VIX-Style Metrics
Stock-specific volatility index
Track VIX-style volatility metrics for individual stocks.
| Metric |
Description |
| VIX 30d |
30-day VIX-style volatility index |
| VIX 30d Rank |
Current VIX vs historical range |
| VIX Term Slope |
Slope of VIX term structure |
| VIX Ratio 5/30 |
Ratio of 5-day to 30-day VIX |
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VIX-Style Metrics
- VIX at different timeframes: 1d, 5d, 10d, 20d, 30d
VIX Structure & Rankings
- VIX Term Slope
- VIX Ratio 5/30
- VIX 30d Rank, VIX 30d Percentile
Interpreting VIX Levels
| VIX 30d |
Interpretation |
| < 20 |
Low fear, complacency |
| 20 - 30 |
Normal conditions |
| 30 - 40 |
Elevated fear |
| > 40 |
Extreme fear, panic |
Interpreting Term Structure
| Pattern |
Meaning |
| VIX 5/30 < 1 |
Contango (normal)—short-term calm |
| VIX 5/30 > 1 |
Backwardation—near-term stress |
| Steep positive slope |
Normal, calm market |
| Flat or inverted slope |
Stress, event risk |
Trading Applications
| VIX Level |
Strategy |
| High VIX + High Rank |
Sell premium after spike (mean reversion) |
| Low VIX + Low Rank |
Buy protection (cheap), avoid short vol |
| Backwardation |
Near-term event—adjust positions |
Note: VIX metrics show expectations, not predictions. Volatility can remain extreme.
