# VIX Tops 30, S&P 500 Typically Gains 3.1%

> When VIX crosses 30, S&P 500 usually rises 3.1% next month.
- Title: VIX Tops 30, S&P 500 Typically Gains 3.1% · TradingView
- Summary: When VIX crosses 30, S&P 500 usually rises 3.1% next month. The S&P 500 typically gains 3.1% in the following month after the VIX first rises above 30.
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- Source: TradingView — https://tradingview.com/chart/SPX/fCpjdx0w-The-VIX-tops-30-The-S-P-500-s-next-month-typically-3-1
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:22:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vix, s&p 500, sp:spx, signalpilotlabs, tradingview, market volatility, business, finance
## VIX Fear Gauge
The VIX is the market's fear gauge. When it climbs above 30, headlines usually read like a crash.
## Signal Days Defined
A signal day is the VIX's first close above 30 after at least 21 trading days at 30 or below.
## 34 Signal Days Found
Over 36 years, 34 signal days were identified where the VIX first rose above 30.
## Typical Monthly Gain
The S&P 500 typically gains 3.1% in the following month after a signal day.
## Most Common Outcome
The S&P 500 was up after 22 of 34 signal days, 65% of the time.
## Typical Dip Before Gain
The S&P 500 typically dips 2.4% below the signal day's close before gaining.
## Key takeaway

The S&P 500 typically gains 3.1% in the following month after the VIX first rises above 30.