VIX
VIX Futures
Week of September 22, 2026
BULLISH
Smart money is net short and buying more.
2Y percentile: 82nd, Well above average
Weekly change: +1,489 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers-2.7K
Leveraged Funds+1.5K
Dealers+4.1K
Other Reportable-474
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
0thExtremely low (historically rare)
050100
Leveraged Funds
82ndWell above average
050100
Dealers
88thWell above average
050100
Other Reportable
53rdNormal range
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | -55.4K | -2.7K | 0th | 1st |
| Leveraged Funds | -15.0K | +1.5K | 82nd | 82nd |
| Dealers | +66.9K | +4.1K | 88th | 95th |
| Other Reportable | +1.3K | -474 | 53rd | 40th |
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.