Investing in the volatility index
The name VIX is an abbreviation for "volatility index." Its actual calculation is complicated, but the basic goal is to measure how much volatility investors expect to see in the S&P 500® Index over the next 30 days, based on prices of S&P 500 Index options. Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an Get instant access to a free live streaming chart of the CBOE Volatility Index. The chart is intuitive yet powerful, offering users multiple chart types including candlesticks, area, lines, bars