Market Insights

Shows the market's 30-day volatility expectations for the S&P 500, based on VIX futures. Sharp spikes indicate rising fear and potential market drops, while steady declines suggest calmer conditions. Use alongside other indicators to guide hedging and risk management decisions.

Tracks short-term VIX futures contracts. When this ETF surges, it highlights immediate equity market fear and volatility spikes. Steady decay over time signals calming market conditions and reduced fear.

TICK shows the difference between stocks trading on upticks vs downticks. Extreme readings above +1000 or below -1000 often indicate short-term overbought/oversold conditions.

NFCI measures stress in financial markets. Values above zero indicate tighter-than-average conditions, while negative values suggest looser conditions. Useful for gauging systemic risk.