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VVIX takes the idea behind the VIX one step further. The VIX measures expected movement in the S&P 500, while VVIX measures how much the VIX itself is expected to move.
Cboe calculates VVIX using prices from options on the VIX. A higher reading means the options market expects sharper changes in the VIX. A lower reading suggests more stable expectations.
The VIX may remain close to 18 while VVIX rises. In that case, the current estimate of market volatility has not changed much, but traders expect it to become less stable. VVIX is mainly followed by people who trade or hedge volatility.
