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The CBOE Volatility Index® (VIX®) is a key measure of market expectations of near-term volatility conveyed by S&P 500 stock index option prices. Since its introduction in 1993, VIX has been considered by many to be the world's premier barometer of investor sentiment and market volatility.
Here is a timeline of some key events in the history of the VIX Index:
The CBOE began disseminating prices for a VIX Index with a new methodology (Acrobat .pdf) on September 22, 2003. The long-term price history and delayed market price quotes are available. Please click the appropriate link below: VIX (New VIX using SPX options) delayed price quote VXO (Old VIX using OEX options) delayed price quote
"Rampart provides its clients with a variety of options-related programs such as the Rampart BXM Strategy, and volatility is a key factor in managing such programs. The VIX Index is an important and popular tool for measuring investor sentiment, and we appreciate the fact that the VIX methodology is being updated to better reflect expected volatility for S&P 500 (SPX) options." - Ronald Egalka, President/CEO, Rampart Investment Mgt. Co., Boston
"Our firm uses VIX prices in risk management process and its asset allocation and pricing models. We appreciate the long track record and independent nature of the VIX index, and are very interested in exploring the possibility of using VIX futures on behalf of our clients for risk management purposes." - Greg McMurran, CIO, Analytic Investors, Los Angeles Click here for more options testimonials.
Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD). Copies of the ODD are available from your broker, by calling 1-888-OPTIONS, or from The Options Clearing Corporation, One North Wacker Drive, Suite 500, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
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