ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

VIXY tracks an index with exposure to futures contracts on the CBOE Volatility Index with average one-month maturity. Exposure resets daily.

VIXY is not a suitable long-term portfolio hedging tool due to negative roll effect in VIX futures, down -85% in 3 years. VIXY is only profitable in rare events, up 9.9% for the year despite a 55% gain after the August 5, 2024 VIX spike. Alternatives for portfolio hedging include buying Treasuries and market neutral funds like BTAL, which have shown better performances.

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U.S. investors looking for positive returns had few options on Monday. Stocks tumbled while Treasury bond prices pared early gains.

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Volatility roared back amid market rotation and growing anxiety about a slowing U.S. economy. Investors could benefit from the rising market volatility with ETF/ETN options available in the market.

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Wall Street was mixed last week with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq losing 1.9%, adding 0.7% and retreating 3.7% last week. The small-cap index Russell 2000 advanced 1.7% last week as “Trump Trade” gained momentum.

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The S&P 500 is moderately overvalued with a P/E ratio above its historic mean, but it reached a new all-time high. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is below 13, indicating low volatility in the market. Days with both an all-time high for the S&P 500 and a VIX below 13 were historically followed by a lower than average three-month performance.

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Market volatility roared back last week on intensifying tensions in the Middle East. The fear gauge rose 16% on Apr 12, marking the highest level since late October, suggesting that market worries have started to set in.

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The US economy shows soft business conditions, lingering inflation, and concerning household debt. The S&P 500 continues to reach all-time highs while the volatility index remains low. Owning VIXY in small amounts as a hedge to the S&P 500 and timing it properly can be beneficial.

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The Federal Reserve's pivot towards a 'soft landing' and potential rate cuts in 2024 has boosted asset prices and hurt hedges like VIXY. Downside risks are now higher as investors have become too complacent, expecting 7 consecutive rate cuts beginning in March. Middle East tensions could reignite inflation worries, causing the Fed to hold rates higher for longer.

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Volatility is a constant presence in the markets, causing concern when high and uncertainty when low. The VIX, a measure of market volatility, cannot be directly invested in and has a high tracking error. With the VIX approaching lows, it may be a good time to consider a short-term position in VIXY.

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The escalating war between Israel and Hamas/Gaza could lead to a regional conflict involving powers like Iran and Syria. The ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF can potentially hedge this risk and reduce portfolio drawdowns. While the VIXY ETF has historically suffered from contango decay, it can generate exceptional returns during periods of stress and be used as a short-term hedge.

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Gaza militants' surprise attack on Israel last week has led to a shocking toll, with over a thousand casualties.

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Market volatility roared back in recent weeks as soaring yields took a toll on everything from stocks, real estate to the bond market.

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In the face of higher rate fears for a longer period and soaring yields, the Wall Street has shown strong resilience this year.

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VIX volatility index option volumes are averaging over 740k contracts a day so far this year, which if sustained, would make 2023 a record volume year. VIX 2M skew (25-delta call/put ratio) has increased to near a 5-year high on the back of demand for VIX upside calls.

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Volatility is near decade lows as markets have embraced the soft landing narrative. Investors can speculate on a rising VIX through VIXY and VIXM. We look at why they are performing so differently and which would be better for a bear market should we get one.

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Volatility, as measured by the CBOE VIX, surged more than 7% on Thursday, amid stocks, index futures, and stock ETFs retracing some of their recent gains due to strong jobs data. It sent interest rates rocketing.

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The U.S. stock market ended the second quarter of 2023 on a high note, with major indexes recording significant gains despite mounting recession fears and a tight central bank policy.

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Wall Street has rebounded strongly in the first half of 2023, setting the stage for big gains.

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The S&P 500 Index rallied after the US government suspended its $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, leading to market calm and a drop in the CBOE Volatility Index. The sustained rally in the S&P 500 is justified due to downward inflation trends and improving market sentiment. Investors may benefit from a long-biased VIX trading strategy to provide uncorrelated returns to equity-heavy portfolios.

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As U.S. debt ceiling talks hit a standstill, volatility ETFs may present valuable short-term investment opportunities.

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