VIX
VIX Futures
Week of August 4, 2026
BULLISH
Smart money is net long and buying more.
2Y percentile: 96th — Extremely high (historically rare)
Weekly change: +16,062 contracts
Weekly Changes
Asset Managers-2.4K
Leveraged Funds+16.1K
Dealers-13.3K
Other Reportable+115
Positioning Percentile (2Y)
Asset Managers
8thExtremely low (historically rare)
050100
Leveraged Funds
96thExtremely high (historically rare)
050100
Dealers
39thBelow average
050100
Other Reportable
53rdNormal range
050100
Full Stats Table
| Trader Type | Net Position | Weekly Change | 2Y Percentile | 5Y Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Managers | -33.7K | -2.4K | 8th | 7th |
| Leveraged Funds | +3.8K | +16.1K | 96th | 97th |
| Dealers | +33.1K | -13.3K | 39th | 67th |
| Other Reportable | +1.3K | +115 | 53rd | 42nd |
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.