VIX
VIX Futures
Week of May 5, 2026
MIXED
Smart money is net short and buying more.
2Y percentile: 43th — Normal range
Weekly change: +1,518 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers-4.3K
Leveraged Funds+1.5K
Dealers+4.0K
Other Reportable+15
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
31stBelow average
050100
Leveraged Funds
43rdNormal range
050100
Dealers
64thAbove average
050100
Other Reportable
39thBelow average
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | -10.0K | -4.3K | 31st | 17th |
| Leveraged Funds | -38.8K | +1.5K | 43rd | 51st |
| Dealers | +50.2K | +4.0K | 64th | 85th |
| Other Reportable | +478 | +15 | 39th | 32nd |
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.