VIX Charts

📈 VIX Charts: Visualizing Fear in the Markets

The VIX, or CBOE Volatility Index, is often called the “Fear Index” for good reason. It measures expected volatility in the S&P 500 over the next 30 days, offering traders and investors a real-time view into market sentiment. When the VIX rises sharply, it usually reflects fear-driven selling; when it falls, it indicates growing confidence and calm.

This page features real-time and historical charts of the VIX to help you monitor market volatility visually. Charting the VIX allows you to identify major spikes during panic events, relative calm during bull markets, and key turning points that often align with market bottoms or tops. By pairing these visual cues with technical analysis, you can strengthen your timing and decision-making.

At Above the Green Line, we incorporate VIX analysis into our rules-based trading approach. We’ve found that extreme VIX levels—particularly when paired with other technical signals—can be a powerful indicator of opportunity. Whether you’re a long-term investor or an active swing trader, these charts provide essential context to understand the emotional undercurrent of the market.

👉 Use the chart below to explore current VIX levels, track historical highs and lows, or overlay with SPY to see how fear and price action align. We recommend watching for VIX readings above 30 (indicating panic) or below 15 (suggesting complacency), especially when paired with breakouts or reversals in your watchlist stocks.

 

📉 Final Thoughts on VIX and Market Fear

By monitoring the VIX alongside your technical setups, you gain a sharper perspective on market sentiment. Understanding volatility through the lens of the VIX offers a powerful edge—whether you’re preparing for a breakout trade, tracking elevated fear as a contrarian signal, or simply gauging volatility trends to protect your capital.

At Above the Green Line, we incorporate VIX levels as a key supporting indicator in our rules-based trading strategy. Sharp spikes in the VIX often align with panic-driven selling, which can present high-probability buying opportunities—especially when paired with technical breakouts and strong relative strength. These charts provide real-time insight into the emotional rhythm of the market, helping you stay grounded and confident in your trading decisions.

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🧭 New to the Fear Index?

Visit the main Fear Index page to learn more about what drives the VIX, how it’s calculated, and why it matters to traders.