When Do VIX Futures Expire? 2026 Dates
VIX futures expire on the Wednesday 30 days before the next month's third-Friday SPX expiry. Every 2026 settlement date, plus the walk-back arithmetic.
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How VIX Settlement Works: the SOQ
VIX settlement uses the SOQ, a Special Opening Quotation built from SPX opening prices under a zero bid strike rule. How the print is made, and why it gaps.
What Is the CME CVOL Index? CVOL vs VIX
The CME CVOL index measures 30-day implied volatility in futures options using simple variance and equal strike weights. Here is how it differs from VIX.
When Do VIX Options Expire? The Wednesday Rule
VIX options expire on Wednesdays and stop trading the Tuesday before. They settle in cash to the SOQ rather than the spot VIX. All 2026 monthly dates inside.
What Is a High VIX? Levels and Extremes
What is a high VIX? A level ladder from under 15 to over 40, the daily S&P 500 move each implies, how rare each has been, and the record extremes by date.
What Is an Implied Volatility Index? IV30 & VIX
An implied volatility index is a constant 30-day IV built from two expirations. See the IV30 formula worked on real AAPL options, and how the VIX family fits.