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VVIX (Vol of Vol)

VVIX (Vol of Vol) stands at 86.6 as of August 28, 2026, down from 92.0 a year earlier. The reading sits in the 38th percentile of its history back to 2006.

202.3115.328.2 2006 2016 2026
VVIX (Vol of Vol), 2006–2026. Updated 2026-08-30.
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Latest (August 28, 2026)86.6
One year ago92.0
10-year range73.3 – 207.6
All-time range15.7 (2006) – 207.6 (2020)
Change over 12 months−5.4 — peaked at 140.4 in 2026
Percentile vs. full history38th
History2006–2026 (5093 observations)

What it is & how to read it

The VVIX: expected volatility of the VIX itself, derived from VIX options. Measures demand for crash protection. Readings above ~110 signal hedging urgency even when the VIX looks calm — often an early warning of stress.

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