VIX Expected Move
VIX $18.39 · Updated Oct 26, 4:00 PM ET
The options market prices VIX to move about $1.23 (6.7%) by Oct 28, 2026, a range of $17.16 to $19.62. For Nov 24, 2026 (29 days out) the expected move is $3.62 (19.7%).
EXPECTED MOVE BY EXPIRATION
| Expiration | DTE | Straddle | IV (1 sd) | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 | $1.23 | $2.13 | $17.16 | $19.62 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9 | $2.45 | $2.81 | $15.95 | $20.84 |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 16 | $3.02 | $3.59 | $15.38 | $21.41 |
| Nov 18, 2026 | 23 | $3.39 | $4.14 | $15.00 | $21.78 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | 29 | $3.62 | $4.41 | $14.77 | $22.01 |
| Dec 16, 2026 | 51 | $4.49 | $5.52 | $13.90 | $22.88 |
| Jan 20, 2027 | 86 | $5.06 | $5.87 | $13.34 | $23.45 |
| Feb 17, 2027 | 114 | $5.49 | $6.26 | $12.90 | $23.88 |
| Mar 17, 2027 | 142 | $5.77 | $6.59 | $12.62 | $24.16 |
| Apr 21, 2027 | 177 | $6.03 | $6.76 | $12.36 | $24.42 |
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