New Tool Launch
March 5, 2026
Introducing the VIX Term Structure Tool
The shape of the VIX futures curve is one of the most important signals in volatility trading. Now you can see it in real time.
The shape of the VIX futures curve is one of the most important signals in volatility trading. Now you can see it in real time.
Whether you are sizing a position, evaluating roll yield, or simply getting a read on how the market is pricing forward risk, the term structure tells you what you need to know.
Today we are launching our realtime VIX Futures Term Structure chart at civolatility.com/vix.
The tool plots every active monthly VIX futures contract alongside the VIX spot index. At a glance, you can see whether the curve is in contango, backwardation, or some combination of the two. Below the chart, a contango table breaks down the percentage change and raw price difference between each consecutive month, giving you the hard numbers when you need them.
Summary metrics include the front month price and days to expiration, a VX30 constant maturity interpolation, and an overall structure reading.
The chart pulls live data from CBOE VIX futures quotes and VIX spot pricing. It updates automatically every 60 seconds during market hours. You can download the chart as a PNG for reports, presentations, or quick sharing with your team.
Everything you need to read the VIX curve, at a glance.
Every active monthly VIX futures contract plotted alongside VIX spot. Updates automatically every 60 seconds during market hours.
Percentage change and raw price difference between each consecutive month. See exactly where the curve is steepest or flattest.
Front month price, days to expiration, VX30 constant maturity interpolation, and an overall structure reading in one view.
The VIX Term Structure tool is live now and free for all CI Volatility members.
Open the VIX Term Structure
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