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VIX Z-Score (Inverted)
📘 Indicator: VIX Z-Score (Inverted) + Table
🔍 Overview
This indicator calculates the Z-Score of the VIX (Volatility Index) and inverts it to identify potential buying opportunities during periods of fear and caution during periods of extreme optimism. The Z-Score is smoothed and visually displayed alongside a dynamic info table.
⚙️ How It Works
VIX Data: The VIX (ticker: CBOE:VIX) is pulled in real time.
Z-Score Calculation:
𝑍
=
(
𝑉
𝐼
𝑋
−
mean
)
standard deviation
Z=
standard deviation
(VIX−mean)
Over a customizable lookback period (default: 50).
Inversion:
Since high VIX usually means fear (often a contrarian buying signal), we invert the Z-Score:
𝑍
inv
=
−
𝑍
Z
inv
=−Z
Smoothing:
An EMA is applied to reduce noise and false signals.
Clamping:
The Z-Score is linearly scaled and capped between +2 and -2 for easy visualization in the info table.
📊 Z-Score Table (Top-Right)
Range Interpretation Table Color
+1.5 to +2 Extreme fear → Buy zone 🟩 Green
+0.5 to +1.5 Moderate fear 🟨 Lime
–0.5 to +0.5 Neutral ⬜ Gray
–0.5 to –1.5 Growing complacency 🟧 Orange
–1.5 to –2 Extreme optimism → Caution 🟥 Red
The current Z-Score (clamped version) is shown in real time on the right-hand info panel.
🧠 How to Use It
+2 Zone (Table: Green):
Market fear is at an extreme. Historically, such conditions are contrarian bullish—possible entry zones.
–2 Zone (Table: Red):
Indicates extreme optimism and low fear. Often a signal to be cautious or take profits.
Middle range (±0.5):
Market is neutral. Avoid major decisions based solely on sentiment here.
🧪 Best Practices
Combine with price action, volume, or trend filters.
Works well on daily or 4H timeframes.
Not a standalone signal—best used to confirm or fade sentiment extremes.
🔍 Overview
This indicator calculates the Z-Score of the VIX (Volatility Index) and inverts it to identify potential buying opportunities during periods of fear and caution during periods of extreme optimism. The Z-Score is smoothed and visually displayed alongside a dynamic info table.
⚙️ How It Works
VIX Data: The VIX (ticker: CBOE:VIX) is pulled in real time.
Z-Score Calculation:
𝑍
=
(
𝑉
𝐼
𝑋
−
mean
)
standard deviation
Z=
standard deviation
(VIX−mean)
Over a customizable lookback period (default: 50).
Inversion:
Since high VIX usually means fear (often a contrarian buying signal), we invert the Z-Score:
𝑍
inv
=
−
𝑍
Z
inv
=−Z
Smoothing:
An EMA is applied to reduce noise and false signals.
Clamping:
The Z-Score is linearly scaled and capped between +2 and -2 for easy visualization in the info table.
📊 Z-Score Table (Top-Right)
Range Interpretation Table Color
+1.5 to +2 Extreme fear → Buy zone 🟩 Green
+0.5 to +1.5 Moderate fear 🟨 Lime
–0.5 to +0.5 Neutral ⬜ Gray
–0.5 to –1.5 Growing complacency 🟧 Orange
–1.5 to –2 Extreme optimism → Caution 🟥 Red
The current Z-Score (clamped version) is shown in real time on the right-hand info panel.
🧠 How to Use It
+2 Zone (Table: Green):
Market fear is at an extreme. Historically, such conditions are contrarian bullish—possible entry zones.
–2 Zone (Table: Red):
Indicates extreme optimism and low fear. Often a signal to be cautious or take profits.
Middle range (±0.5):
Market is neutral. Avoid major decisions based solely on sentiment here.
🧪 Best Practices
Combine with price action, volume, or trend filters.
Works well on daily or 4H timeframes.
Not a standalone signal—best used to confirm or fade sentiment extremes.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.