Vix futures barchart prices have moved modestly higher

VIX futures Barchart prices have moved modestly higher, with April contracts up 0.3 points to 16. A long straddle is an advanced options strategy used when a trader is seeking to profit from a big move in either direction and / or an increase in implied volatility. According to the latest VIX futures Barchart readout, the spread between front-month and third-month contracts has widened to 1.25 points. Analysts interpret this as hedgers anticipating gradual volatility increase during the summer macro events. VIX futures Barchart today reveals minimal changes in the first two months but greater strength from September onwards. Equity strategists suggest institutional money is bracing for an end-of-year equity rebalancing impact.