# VIX Rises Above 20 as U.S. Stocks Sell Off and Risk Aversion Grows By Enna Lee Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/44957 Published: 2026-10-30T17:41:11.000Z Updated: 2026-10-30T17:41:11.000Z Section: Investing > The index gained three points to 20.17 Friday, Oct. 30, and reached 22.31 intraday, a recent high. The S&P 500 volatility index (VIX) rose three points to 20.17 on Friday, Oct. 30, and reached 22.31 intraday, a recent high. U.S. stocks faced a selloff as investors grew more risk-averse. The VIX’s return above 20 signaled increased concern about short-term stock swings. The [VIX measures expected 30-day volatility in the S&P 500](), using options prices. On Oct. 16, the index closed at 19.99 after rising 21.45% that day. ## Links in this article - [VIX measures expected 30-day volatility in the S&P 500](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/34434)