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VIX:VIX3M Ratio
The VIX/VIX3M Ratio indicator compares the short-term (1-month) volatility index (VIX) to the medium-term (3-month) volatility index (VIX3M). This ratio provides insights into the market's volatility expectations across different time horizons.
Key Interpretations:
Potential Trading Insights:
Key Interpretations:
- Ratio > 1: Short-term volatility expectations are higher than 3-month expectations
- Ratio = 1: Short-term and medium-term volatility expectations are aligned
- Ratio < 1: Medium-term volatility expectations are higher than short-term expectations
Potential Trading Insights:
- A rising ratio may indicate increasing near-term market uncertainty
- Significant deviations from 1.0 can signal potential market stress or changing risk perceptions
- Traders use this to gauge the term structure of market volatility
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Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
For quick access on a chart, add this script to your favorites — learn more here.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.