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ＶＩＸ指数 (bikkusushisuu) Japanese meaning: VIX | Kotomora

ＶＩＸ指数びっくすしすう

Meanings

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VIX; Volatility Index

Finance term for the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, often called the 'fear index'. Used in market commentary.

ＶＩＸ指数びっくすしすうが急きゅう上じょう昇しょうした。
The VIX surged.
投とう資し家かはＶＩＸ指数びっくすしすうを注ちゅう視ししている。
Investors are closely watching the VIX.

Kanji

指finger, point to, indicate
数number, strength, fate

Related words

恐きょう怖ふ指し数すう
Common Japanese nickname for the VIX, literally 'fear index'. More colloquial than ＶＩＸ指数.

Etymology

From English VIX (Volatility Index) + 指数 (index). The acronym VIX is derived from the Chicago Board Options Exchange's Volatility Index ticker symbol.