Why is VIXY Up Today?

VIXY
$18.00
▲ +2.80% (+$0.50)
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026 8:30 PM ET (1 min ago)

About ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

Sector: COMMODITY CONTRACTS BROKERS & DEALERS
52-Week Range: $15.88 - $39.33

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on VIXY, with 87% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
Outperforming sector by 4.2%
This stock is significantly outperforming its COMMODITY CONTRACTS BROKERS & DEALERS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.5x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

COMMODITY CONTRACTS BROKERS & DEALERS sector: -1.4%

VIXY is outperforming its sector by 4.2%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

VIXY is significantly outperforming the market (+3.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.36%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-1.2%
VIXY
This Stock
+2.80%
vs S&P 500: +3.16%
vs Nasdaq: +4.0%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, VIXY is expected to trade between:
$17.64 - $18.54

Key Level to Watch

$18.90 resistance
Watch for continuation above $18.00

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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026 8:30 PM (1 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.53
Put/Call Ratio
104.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 15,581
Put Volume: 8,300
Total: 23,881

Historical Context

VIXY has moved more than 3.0% up on 35 occasions in the past year.

28.6%
Continuation Rate
10/35 times continued up
-1.78%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 12, 2026 (3.4%) → Next day: +2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is VIXY stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on VIXY, with 87% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is VIXY stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, VIXY shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the VIXY stock price target?

VIXY is currently trading at $18.00. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $17.64 - $18.54. See long-term price prediction →

Will VIXY stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that VIXY's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $18.90 (resistance).

Is VIXY stock oversold or overbought?

VIXY's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 50.8. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for VIXY stock?

VIXY's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.47. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is VIXY outperforming or underperforming the market?

VIXY (+2.80%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+3.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.36%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -1.20%.

What does MACD indicate for VIXY?

VIXY's MACD (0.26) is currently below the signal line (0.33), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 23.2) is moderate.

Is VIXY in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, VIXY is in a bullish trend. The price ($18.00) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($17.85) and 50-day SMA ($17.27). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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