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VIX vs HY Credit Spreads

Live side-by-side comparison with current values, changes, and key statistics.

Volatilitydaily
VIX Index

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Credit & Financial Stressdaily
HY Credit Spread (OAS)

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Why This Comparison Matters

The VIX measures equity volatility expectations while HY spreads measure credit risk pricing. When both spike simultaneously, it signals broad risk-off sentiment across asset classes. Divergences between them can reveal whether stress is equity-specific or reflects deeper credit concerns, which is critical for portfolio positioning.

90-Day Statistics

VIX Index

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HY Credit Spread (OAS)

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Explore Each Metric

VIX Index
CBOE Volatility Index — the "fear gauge" measuring S&P 500 expected volatility.
HY Credit Spread (OAS)
ICE BofA High Yield Option-Adjusted Spread — the market's price of default risk.

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