VXX implied volatility
From the closing options book · October 20, 2026 · updated after every close
VXX's at-the-money implied volatility was 66.6% at the October 20, 2026 close. Over the past 39 sessions it ranged from 39.4% to 79.5%, putting today's level at an IV rank of 68 and IV percentile of 95.
VXX at-the-money IV, last 60 sessions
Options were pricing more movement than VXX actually delivered over the last 20 sessions (66.6% implied against 37.0% realized).
IV rank places today's IV between the period's low (0) and high (100); IV percentile is the share of sessions with lower IV. Both use VXX's own closing history.
These are the October 20, 2026 closing numbers. Members see VXX's map move live all session.
Common questions
66.6% at the money at the October 20, 2026 close.
68 over the past 39 sessions (IV percentile 95).
Its IV percentile is 95: high against its own past year.
Compare: implied volatility on other tickers
Measured from the closing options book and rebuilt after every close. Nothing on this page is live. Levels are where dealer hedging is concentrated, not targets or forecasts. Not investment advice.