The VIX is a measure of which one of the following?
A)changes in the daily trading volume of the NASDAQ 100
B)investor expectations of future market volatility of the S&P 500
C)minute-by-minute changes in the value of the NASDAQ 100
D)number of option contracts outstanding on the S&P 500
E)the opening and closing historical values of the S&P 500

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The VIX, or CBOE Volatility Index, is a measure of investor expectations of future market volatility of the S&P 500. It is calculated based on the prices of options on the S&P 500 index, and is often referred to as the "fear index" because it tends to rise during periods of market stress or uncertainty.

The VIX Is a Measure of Which One of the Following