VIX stands at 14.4 as of August 28, 2026, unchanged from 14.4 a year earlier. The reading sits in the 28th percentile of its history back to 1990.
| Latest (August 28, 2026) | 14.4 |
| One year ago | 14.4 |
| 10-year range | 9.1 – 82.7 |
| All-time range | 9.1 (2017) – 82.7 (2020) |
| Change over 12 months | +0.0 — peaked at 31.1 in 2026 |
| Percentile vs. full history | 28th |
| History | 1990–2026 (9261 observations) |
The VIX index: 30-day expected S&P 500 volatility implied by options prices. Below ~15 indicates calm; 20-30 elevated concern; above 40 panic. Persistent low VIX with rising prices is complacency; spikes mark capitulation moments.
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