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VIX Term Structure: Last Close vs. Historic Analogs
VIX Term Structure: Last Close vs. Before Crashes and VIX Spikes
What is VIX? According to CBOE’s VIX methodology, the VIX term structure reflects forward volatility expectations. The VIX index and its related derivatives are not suitable for investment. Click historical VIX curves to see how the market evolved from there.
Abnormal spiky VIX term structures can be observed right before market crash historically (learn more about this here). Current and worst case VIX term structure values are normalized for plotting to de-emphasize the price differences.
VIX Next 5 Days: Insights from Historic Analogs
SPX Next 5 Days: Insights from Historic Analogs
Historical VIX 5-day performance following a similar VIX term structure, measured in $ points. A positive VIX performance indicates increased market turmoil, while a negative VIX performance signals easing market stress.
Historical SPX 5-day performance following a similar VIX term structure, measured in %. Understanding these patterns can help traders make more informed decisions. If you’re looking for more historical data or a robust trading platform with advanced tools, consider trading with Interactive Brokers (referral link).