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CBOE VIX (VX): COT Report & Analysis VX

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in CBOE VIX (VX). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the VIX FUTURES - CBOE FUTURES EXCHANGE, with sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.

About CBOE VIX (VX)

About the VIX (CBOE Volatility Index)
- The 'Fear Gauge': Measures the market's expectation of 30-day volatility based on S&P 500 options.
- Market Behavior: Tends to spike sharply during periods of market stress, panic, or significant downside movements. It generally moves inversely to the S&P 500.
- Not an Equity Index: It does not track a basket of stocks, but rather the cost of aggregate portfolio insurance.

What are Index Futures?
Index futures allow trading the broader stock market. They are primarily used for hedging portfolios or speculating on market direction.

Contract Sizes
- Standard: The original, large-size contracts. These are largely obsolete today and extremely illiquid.
- E-Mini: 1/5th the size of a standard contract. This forms the vast majority of all market volume and is the primary focus of institutional and retail traders.
- Micro E-Mini: 1/10th the size of an E-Mini, enabling broader democratic access for retail traders.

Market Sentiment
Increasing Bearish
Outlook
Net Position
Net Position: Difference between long and short contracts of Non-Commercials (large speculators/funds). A positive value means they are predominantly net-long (expecting rising prices).
-69,952
▼ 28.4%
Market Situation
The market situation analyzes the current net positioning compared to the historical average of recent years (Z-Score). This helps to identify extreme market conditions.
Bearish

COT Charts

Positioning History

commercial and non-commercial positions
Date Position Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
Jun 02, 2026 Bearish -69,952 111,052 181,004 189,934 117,261
May 26, 2026 Bearish -54,484 111,823 166,307 174,170 116,940
May 19, 2026 Bearish -55,769 126,025 181,794 199,578 146,327
May 12, 2026 Bearish -48,961 115,800 164,761 178,713 129,659
May 05, 2026 Bearish -24,683 133,607 158,290 152,310 125,826
Apr 28, 2026 Bearish -27,842 110,006 137,848 153,254 124,880
Apr 21, 2026 Bearish -27,262 94,239 121,501 153,285 125,038
Apr 14, 2026 Bearish -24,304 104,203 128,507 160,065 137,043
Apr 07, 2026 Bearish -20,388 91,271 111,659 152,225 129,659
Mar 31, 2026 Bearish -31,158 77,841 108,999 166,211 132,240
Mar 24, 2026 Bearish -24,975 89,859 114,834 161,045 139,087
Mar 17, 2026 Bearish -46,401 88,673 135,074 192,043 149,381
Mar 10, 2026 Bearish -42,835 106,795 149,630 186,534 144,241