The CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) Crude Oil Volatility Index is referred to as OVX.
It shows implied volatility of options on United States Oil Fund (USO).
- tracks 30-day expected volatility in crude oil prices, derived from the pricing of USO options — similar to how the VIX measures expected equity volatility from S&P 500 options.
- Higher OVX values indicate greater expected oil price swings (volatility)
- Lower OVX values suggest more stable expectations for oil prices
- Applies the VIX methodology, meaning it doesn't assume direction — it simply measures the magnitude of expected moves.
Its useful right now as a gauge of uncertainty in oil markets given Middle East war escalation risks.
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It can be accessed on the Trading View website, the code is OVX, here is a direct link.
