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VIX Today: Stock Market Volatility Index

The VIX was 28.18 on Nov 5, 2026, up 11.57 points (69.7%) from 16.61 the previous business day. A year earlier (Nov 5, 2025), the reading was 18.01.

28.18
+11.57 (+69.7%) vs prior day
Nov 5, 2026 · Daily data
Previous16.61Nov 4, 2026
A year earlier18.01Nov 5, 2025 · +10.17 (+56.5%)
1-year high31.05Mar 27, 2026
1-year low13.47Dec 24, 2025
5-year high52.33Apr 8, 2025
5-year low11.86May 21, 2024

VIX Volatility Index: chart

VIX Volatility Index, Nov 7, 2025 to Nov 5, 2026Line chart from Nov 7, 2025 to Nov 5, 2026. Latest 28.18; high 31.05 on Mar 27, 2026; low 13.47 on Dec 24, 2025.101520253035Jan '26Apr '26Jul '26Oct '2628.18High 31.05Low 13.47
VIX Volatility Index, Nov 12, 2021 to Nov 5, 2026Line chart from Nov 12, 2021 to Nov 5, 2026. Latest 28.18; high 52.33 on Apr 8, 2025; low 11.86 on May 21, 2024.1020304050602022202320242025202628.18High 52.33Low 11.86
VIX Volatility Index, Nov 11, 2016 to Nov 5, 2026Line chart from Nov 11, 2016 to Nov 5, 2026. Latest 28.18; high 82.69 on Mar 16, 2020; low 9.14 on Nov 3, 2017.0204060801002018202020222024202628.18High 82.69Low 9.14

Cboe Volatility Index, daily close. The chart plots the last reading of each week plus the daily highs and lows; the table below shows daily values.

Latest readings

Daily data
DateCloseChange
Nov 5, 202628.18+11.57
Nov 4, 202616.61-4.22
Nov 3, 202620.83-0.32
Nov 2, 202621.15+1.73
Oct 30, 202619.42+2.22
Oct 29, 202617.20+0.29
Oct 28, 202616.91-0.61
Oct 27, 202617.52-0.87
Oct 26, 202618.39-1.06
Oct 23, 202619.45+0.42
Oct 22, 202619.03+2.35
Oct 21, 202616.68-0.63
Oct 20, 202617.31-1.13
Oct 19, 202618.44-1.55
Oct 16, 202619.99+3.53
Oct 15, 202616.46-0.41
Oct 14, 202616.87+1.60
Oct 13, 202615.27+0.06
Oct 12, 202615.21+0.37
Oct 9, 202614.84-0.57
Oct 8, 202615.41+0.33
Oct 7, 202615.08+0.07
Oct 6, 202615.01-0.51
Oct 5, 202615.52+0.21

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Frequently asked questions

What is the VIX today?

The VIX was 28.18 on Nov 5, 2026, up 11.57 points (69.7%) from 16.61 the previous business day. A year earlier (Nov 5, 2025), the reading was 18.01.

What is considered a high VIX?

There is no official threshold. The most useful comparison is with the index's own history: readings near the bottom of its recent range signal calm, while a jump far above its typical level signals fear. The 1-year and 5-year highs and lows above give that context.

Why does the VIX go up when stocks go down?

When prices fall, investors rush to buy S&P 500 put options for protection, which raises option prices and the volatility implied by them. Rising markets usually see less demand for protection, so the VIX drifts lower.

Can you invest in the VIX directly?

No. The index itself cannot be bought. Traders use VIX futures, options or exchange-traded products based on futures, which behave differently from the index and can lose value steadily over time.

Source: Cboe Global Markets, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (series VIXCLS). Data checked Nov 6, 5:40 PM ET. Not investment advice.