VIX gains 5.40% to 19.71 during Friday trading
Published on 11/13/2026 at 18:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSVIX volatility rises in Friday trading
- The VIX stood at 19.71 at 18:45 Berlin time on November 13, 2026.
- The index was up 5.40 percent, or 1.01 points, from Thursday's close of 18.70.
- The VIX measures near-term volatility expectations derived from S&P 500 options.
The Cboe Volatility Index rose during Friday's US trading session, reaching 19.71 at 18:45 Berlin time on November 13, 2026. That represented a gain of 1.01 points, or 5.40 percent, from Thursday's close of 18.70.
The latest reading was below the day's high of 20.92 and above the low of 17.64. The Cboe describes the VIX as a measure of near-term volatility expectations conveyed by S&P 500 options. Its level therefore reflects the price investors are paying in the options market for protection against expected equity-market swings, rather than a direct measure of the S&P 500's direction.
Volatility gauge stays above Thursday close
The move followed a comparatively quiet start, with the index opening at 18.78 before trading higher. The VIX's previous close and the Thursday session data are shown on the Cboe VIX page, which identifies the index as a gauge of expected near-term volatility based on S&P 500 option prices.
For investors, a higher VIX can signal that options markets are pricing greater uncertainty over the coming weeks. The index itself is not an investable security, while VIX futures and options have distinct pricing and settlement characteristics. Its reading should therefore be considered alongside equity prices, interest rates and the shape of the volatility futures curve.
