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VIX Fear Gauge

Real-time market fear and greed indicator based on the CBOE Volatility Index

Last updated: Jun 23, 2026 18:39 UTC
Greed Neutral Fear
44
Neutral
VIX: 19.2 Rising

VIX at 19.2 and rising indicates balanced sentiment. Markets are neither overly fearful nor complacent.

Fear & Greed Scale
Extreme Greed Greed Low Fear Neutral Fear High Fear Extreme Fear
What's Driving the Index
6 indicators averaged
Market Volatility
48
VIX at 19.2 - measures expected market volatility over next 30 days
Neutral
Market Momentum
15
S&P 500 at $734.88 vs 50/200 day EMAs - trend strength indicator
Extreme Greed
Price Strength
60
QQQ RSI at 49.8 - measures if market is overbought or oversold
Fear
Market Trend
45
MACD bearish - negative momentum signal
Low Fear
Safe Haven Demand
30
Growth sectors leading - risk appetite is healthy
Greed
Volatility Trend
70
VIX rising (EMA8 17.9 > EMA21 17.9) - fear increasing
Fear
How it works: Each indicator is scored from 0 (Extreme Greed) to 100 (Extreme Fear). The overall Fear & Greed score is the average of all 6 components. This methodology is inspired by CNN's Fear & Greed Index.
VIX Technical
Current 19.23
8 EMA 17.91
21 EMA 17.86
Trend Rising
Market Indexes
SPY $734.88
QQQ $714.99
QQQ RSI 49.9
Trend Bullish
Maya's Stance
Current Allocation
0% 38% 100%

Moderate Risk - Reduced Activity

What is the VIX Fear Index?

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often called the "Fear Index" or "Fear Gauge," measures expected market volatility over the next 30 days. It's calculated from S&P 500 index option prices and reflects investor sentiment about future market uncertainty.

How to interpret VIX levels:

  • VIX below 15: Low volatility, investor complacency (potential for correction)
  • VIX 15-20: Normal market conditions
  • VIX 20-25: Elevated uncertainty, increased hedging activity
  • VIX 25-30: High fear, significant market stress
  • VIX above 30: Extreme fear, panic selling often occurs

Why traders watch the VIX:

  • It often moves inversely to the stock market
  • Extreme readings can signal market turning points
  • Helps gauge options pricing and premium levels
  • Used for portfolio hedging decisions

Historical context: During the 2008 financial crisis, VIX spiked above 80. During the 2020 COVID crash, it reached 82. Typical market corrections see VIX spike to 25-35.

Pro tip: Watch for VIX divergences. If the market makes new lows but VIX doesn't make new highs, it can signal selling exhaustion.

See How Maya Trades Based on VIX

Maya automatically adjusts trading allocation based on VIX levels and market conditions. View the full market assessment to see all factors Maya considers.