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VIX

CBOE Volatility Index—implied volatility of short-dated S&P 500 options. “Fear gauge” for expected equity turbulence.

Category: Options · Complexity: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)

Tags: options, study-card, price

Study card — educational illustration only (no live overlay in Charts).

VIX chart illustration

Formula

VIX is computed from price, volume, breadth, or macro prints depending on class (Options). See the description for the defining inputs.

How to read

Read VIX as a labeling tool: it describes a condition (trend, stretch, participation, or macro). Confirm with price structure, not the indicator alone. This entry is a study card — not every encyclopedia model has a live chart overlay.

Limitations

VIX can lag, repaint (some drawings), or stay extreme in trends. It is not financial advice and not a broker signal.

Typical settings

Use the author's original defaults first; change one parameter at a time.

VIX is part of the ClearPath Encyclopedia of Indicators — 190 models explained with standard SVG illustrations, so you can study an indicator before you put it on a live chart.

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