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Volatility Index

(.VIX)

Volatility Index chart This market's chart. This is a visual representation of the price action in the market, over a certain period of time. You can use this to help gauge a market’s performance.

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Top Volatility Index risers Shows the constituent stocks that have risen in price the most over the last 24 hours, based on the percentage change since the last close of trading. This list automatically updates in real time.

Top Volatility Index fallers Shows the constituent stocks that have fallen in price the most over the last 24 hours, based on the percentage change since the last close of trading. This list automatically updates in real time.

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Top Volatility Index risers Shows the constituent stocks that have risen in price the most over the last 24 hours, based on the percentage change since the last close of trading. This list automatically updates in real time.

Top Volatility Index fallers Shows the constituent stocks that have fallen in price the most over the last 24 hours, based on the percentage change since the last close of trading. This list automatically updates in real time.

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Top Volatility Index risers Shows the constituent stocks that have risen in price the most over the last 24 hours, based on the percentage change since the last close of trading. This list automatically updates in real time.

Top Volatility Index fallers Shows the constituent stocks that have fallen in price the most over the last 24 hours, based on the percentage change since the last close of trading. This list automatically updates in real time.

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Minimum size 0.25

Contract size USD 1,000

One Pip means 1 Index Point

Value of one Pip USD 1,000 (CHF 892.72)

Margin 10%

Minimum stop distance 0.20

Minimum guaranteed stop distance 50.0%

00:00 - 23:00 (Switzerland)

Your aggregate position in this market will be margined in the following tiers:

Tier Position size Margin
1 0 - 64.93 Contracts - USD 10%
2 64.93 - 129.86 Contracts - USD 20%
3 129.86 - 519.44 Contracts - USD 30%
4 519.44 + Contracts - USD 50%

If your aggregate position is larger than Tier 1, your margin requirement will not be reduced by non-guaranteed stops.

Please note: we have tried to ensure that the information here is as accurate as possible, but it is intended for guidance only and any errors will not be binding on us.

Expiry date 18/12/24

Last dealing date and time 18/12/24 15:00


Settlement


Settles based on the Special Opening Quotation of the Volatility Index, as reported by CBOE +/- IG dealing spread.

Last rollover time 18/12/24 14:45


Rollover info


Usually, initial position closed at official closing level of day before last dealing day +/- closing spread; new position in next contract opened at official closing level of the new contract from same day, +/- opening spread.

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24-hour index dealing

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Fixed spreads on most indices

Other positions taken by clients trading this market

Use this to see how IG client accounts with positions on this market are trading other markets. Data is calculated to the nearest 1%, and updated automatically every 15 minutes.

This is calculated to the nearest 1%.

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