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.
| Latest (August 28, 2026) | 86.6 |
| One year ago | 92.0 |
| 10-year range | 73.3 – 207.6 |
| All-time range | 15.7 (2006) – 207.6 (2020) |
| Change over 12 months | −5.4 — peaked at 140.4 in 2026 |
| Percentile vs. full history | 38th |
| History | 2006–2026 (5093 observations) |
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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