VIX Volatility Index VIX
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CBOE Volatility Index Futures (VIX). A popular measure of the US stock market's expectation of volatility. Also referred to as the ‘fear gauge’ CBOE
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CBOE Volatility Index Futures (VIX). A popular measure of the US stock market's expectation of volatility. Also referred to as the ‘fear gauge’ CBOE
| Spread | 0.23 | Spread (%) | 1.23% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight funding - Buy | -0.0139% | Overnight funding - Sell | -0.0135% |
| Initial margin | 5.00% | Maintenance margin | 2.50% |
| Leverage | 1:20 | Expires daily | No |
| Futures Contract | November 2021 | ||
| Automatic rollover | |||
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