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Why Trade VIX, Volatility Index Futures (S&P500) with XM?

At XM we offer VIX, Volatility Index Futures (S&P500) as futures CFD. Currency index future CFDs expire on specific future dates and are cash-settled on the expiry date.

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Risk warning: FX and CFD trading involves a high risk of loss.

Trading Conditions

Min Margin Percentage 20%
Spread as low as (quote currency) 0.08
Symbols VIX
Description VIX, Volatility Index Futures (S&P500)
Min. Price Fluctuation 0.01000
Value of Minimum Price Fluctuation 0.01 USD
Value of 1 lot 1 Volatility Index Futures (S&P500)
Min/Max Trade Size MT4 -
Min/Max Trade Size MT5 1/15,000
Swap Value in Margin Currency Long 0
Swap Value in Margin Currency Short 0
Limit and Stop Levels** 0
Weekday 01:05 - 23:45 (GMT +2)
** Min. level for placing pending orders at a current market price.

How to Start Trading VIX, Volatility Index Futures (S&P500)?

Step 1

Open an XM Real Account


Step 2

Download and login to the MT5 platform


Step 3

Double-click on VIX, Volatility Index Futures (S&P500) from the “Market Watch” to open an order for this instrument.

Risk Warning: Your capital is at risk. Leveraged products may not be suitable for everyone. Please consider our Risk Disclosure.