VIX
VIX Futures
Week of November 3, 2026
MIXED
Smart money is net short and reducing.
2Y percentile: 51st, Normal range
Weekly change: -5,145 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers+8.9K
Leveraged Funds-5.1K
Dealers-5.4K
Other Reportable+535
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
16thWell below average
050100
Leveraged Funds
51stNormal range
050100
Dealers
82ndWell above average
050100
Other Reportable
66thAbove average
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | -35.5K | +8.9K | 16th | 9th |
| Leveraged Funds | -31.5K | -5.1K | 51st | 54th |
| Dealers | +65.4K | -5.4K | 82nd | 93rd |
| Other Reportable | +2.1K | +535 | 66th | 48th |
About VIX Positioning
The fear trade. VIX futures positioning tells you whether the big players are hedging for a crash or selling insurance because they think the coast is clear. Extreme short VIX positioning (everyone selling volatility) is one of the most reliable calm-before-the-storm signals in markets. When everyone's selling insurance, nobody's prepared for the fire.