The CBOE Volatility Index recorded its steepest intraday drop of the June 22 session, sliding 5.66% to close at 16.79. The decline erased earlier gains after the VIX opened at 17.48 and touched a session high of 17.67 before reversing.
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VIX tumbles 5.66% in largest intraday decline of the session
The VIX tumbled 5.66% to 16.79 on June 22, the largest intraday decline of the session, as volatility expectations collapsed from an opening level of 17.48.
The decline pushed the CBOE Volatility Index from a session high of 17.67 to a low of 16.49 before settling at 16.79, according to exchange data. The move represented a complete reversal of any early-session volatility premium.
The VIX's drop signals a sharp reduction in demand for portfolio protection, typically associated with a broad equity market rally or a significant easing of macro uncertainty. A VIX reading below 17 places the index near the lower end of its trailing 12-month range.
The move comes as traders reassess near-term risk positioning. A sustained VIX decline below the 16.50 level could signal further compression in volatility premia, while a rebound above 18 would suggest renewed hedging demand.
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