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23.55

HIGH

Risk Weather is HIGH

The market is anticipating larger than usual moves down or up.
Downside protection costs are more expensive than historical averages. Learn more.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) Chart

23.55
Apr, 04 2025May, 07 2025

All price quotes as of market close. Most recent price quote is for previous trading day

Risk weather is lower relative to one month ago.

Market prices of publicly traded options suggest an expectation of smaller moves in the market, either up or down. The cost of downside protection is lower relative to one month ago, along with income opportunities to sell upside (write calls).

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