# VIX volatility index is up 30% just today

Source: https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/CBOE-VIX
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## Summary

The VIX is the CBOE Volatility Index, a trademarked ticker calculated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange that measures the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options. It is often called the fear index or fear gauge and represents the market's expectation of stock market volatility over the next 30 days. The page lists the Volatility S&P 500 Index as down 8.11% over the past week, 5.18% since last month, and 9.01% over the year, and it does not report a 30% rise today.

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Index info

VIX is a trademarked ticker symbol for the CBOE Volatility Index, a popular measure of the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options; the VIX is calculated by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Often referred to as the fear index or the fear gauge, the VIX represents one measure of the market's expectation of stock market volatility over the next 30-day period.

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Displays a symbol's value movements over previous years to identify recurring trends.

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Volatility S&P 500 Index

value has increased by

21.41

% in the past week, since last month it has shown a

37.36

% increase, and over the year it's increased by

5.94

%. Keep track of all changes on the

Volatility S&P 500 Index chart

.

Volatility S&P 500 Index

is just a number that lets you track performance of the instruments comprising the index, so you can't invest in it directly. But you can buy

Volatility S&P 500 Index

futures or funds or invest in its components.