VIX decreases to 19.6

The VIX closed lower at 19.58 on Wednesday night from 20.64 at the previous close. On an intraday basis, it marked a high of 21.01 and a low of 19.45.

VIX decreases to 19.6

Over the 52-week range, the VIX therefore shows a low of 10.62 and a high of 65.73, while the 50-day moving average marks a value of 18.32.

What it measures

The CBOE VIX measures the expected price fluctuations - or volatility - in S&P 500 index options over the next 30 days. The VIX often falls on days when the market goes up, while it rises when stocks go down. It is therefore important to observe it over time: it tends to be lower in bull markets and higher when bears predominate.