Low VIX (calm)
What it means: Market stress is low. Trend-following model outputs usually behave more cleanly.
How to use it: Use this as supportive context, but still respect support/resistance and broader risk checks.
Guide • VIX & Risk
How to read VIX charts and risk context
VIX helps users understand market stress. This page explains how to combine VIX with ticker analytics, confidence, technical setup, and news flow.
Rising VIX (warning)
What it means: Risk appetite is fading. False breakouts become more common.
How to use it: Be more selective and wait for stronger model agreement before placing too much weight on the research.
High VIX (stress)
What it means: Headline risk dominates. Correlations jump and volatility spikes.
How to use it: Prioritize caution and avoid forcing confidence from marginal setups.
Other bits to teach new users
- Check broad index direction with VIX together. Falling index + rising VIX is a high-caution setup.
- When VIX is elevated, confidence scores can move quickly. Re-check before relying on the output.
- Use smaller exposure to fresh ideas during volatility spikes.
- Review sector sensitivity: tech and high-beta names react more sharply to volatility shocks.
- Combine VIX view with News tab to catch macro catalyst-driven risk changes.