VIX Falls to 24.33 as Market Volatility Eases and Investor Confidence Rises

The Cboe Volatility Index, known as the VIX, stands at a current spot price of 24.33 as of April 1, 2026, according to Cboe Global Markets trade data. This reflects a percent change of -3.64%, or down 0.92 points from the previous close of 25.25.

The CBOE website reports the VIX opened at 24.30 today, with a 52-week range from a low of 13.38 to a high of 60.13, indicating significant swings over the year. This decline aligns with calmer market sentiment, as the VIX measures expected near-term volatility in S&P 500 Index options over the next 30 days, often called the fear gauge. S&P Dow Jones Indices explains that VIX levels drop when stock prices rise steadily and no major disruptions loom, narrowing the anticipated trading range for the S&P 500.

Underlying factors for the drop include reduced implied volatility, with Barchart noting current implied volatility at 112.91% and historical volatility at 149.85%. Business Insider data shows 30-day performance up 22.20% overall but with recent highs near 35.30 and lows at 20.28, suggesting a pullback from peaks around March 9, 2026. Fidelity Investments and Google Finance corroborate the previous close near 25.25 and intraday ranges like 23.50 to 25.35, pointing to easing turbulence after earlier spikes seen in FRED data up to 30.61 on March 30.

Trends show the VIX negatively correlated with equity gains; Barchart links it to S&P 500 strength at 6,565.18 up 0.56%. Over three months, it's up 68.03% from December lows, per Barchart, but short-term cooling reflects investor confidence in steady markets ahead of April 15 options expiry, where strikes at 35.00 calls and 17.00 puts were most active on CBOE.

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