VIX Expected Move
VIX $18.60 · Updated Nov 10, 4:00 PM ET
The options market prices VIX to move about $0.95 (5.1%) by Nov 11, 2026, a range of $17.66 to $19.55. For Dec 9, 2026 (29 days out) the expected move is $3.42 (18.4%).
EXPECTED MOVE BY EXPIRATION
| Expiration | DTE | Straddle | IV (1 sd) | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 1 | $0.95 | n/a | $17.66 | $19.55 |
| Nov 18, 2026 | 8 | $1.90 | $2.35 | $16.70 | $20.50 |
| Nov 24, 2026 | 14 | $2.66 | $6.29 | $15.95 | $21.26 |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 21 | $2.90 | $3.59 | $15.70 | $21.50 |
| Dec 9, 2026 | 29 | $3.42 | $4.24 | $15.19 | $22.02 |
| Dec 16, 2026 | 36 | $3.61 | $4.49 | $14.99 | $22.21 |
| Jan 20, 2027 | 71 | $4.54 | $5.49 | $14.07 | $23.14 |
| Feb 17, 2027 | 99 | $5.05 | $6.01 | $13.56 | $23.65 |
| Mar 17, 2027 | 127 | $5.53 | $6.60 | $13.07 | $24.13 |
| Apr 21, 2027 | 162 | $5.79 | $6.81 | $12.81 | $24.39 |
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