CBOE Volatility Index: VIX (VIXCLS)

19.87
as of June 9, 2026
+0.95 (+5.02%)vs prior reading (June 8, 2026)
IndexDaily, CloseNot Seasonally AdjustedEquity Markets

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Understanding CBOE Volatility Index: VIX

CBOE Volatility Index: VIX (FRED series VIXCLS) is a daily equity markets indicator measured in index. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 1990.

Why it matters: CBOE Volatility Index: VIX is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the equity markets complex. It reflects conditions in equity markets and risk appetite, and is often watched alongside volatility and credit measures.

How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single daily print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 1990, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.

About This Series

VIX measures market expectation of near term volatility conveyed by stock index option prices. Copyright, 2016, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc. Reprinted with permission.

Recent Data

DateValue (Index)Change
June 9, 202619.87+0.95
June 8, 202618.92-2.59
June 5, 202621.51+6.11
June 4, 202615.40-0.66
June 3, 202616.06+0.29
June 2, 202615.77-0.28
June 1, 202616.05+0.73
May 29, 202615.32-0.42
May 28, 202615.74-0.55
May 27, 202616.29-0.72
May 26, 202617.01+0.42
May 25, 202616.59-0.11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CBOE Volatility Index: VIX today?

The latest value of CBOE Volatility Index: VIX (VIXCLS) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.

How often is CBOE Volatility Index: VIX updated?

CBOE Volatility Index: VIX is reported daily (Daily, Close). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.

What does a rising CBOE Volatility Index: VIX mean?

A sustained rise in CBOE Volatility Index: VIX signals strengthening readings in this equity markets measure, in index. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.

Where does the VIXCLS data come from?

The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID VIXCLS. History is available back to 1990.

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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: CBOE Volatility Index: VIX (VIXCLS). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated June 10, 2026.