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ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

47.03 USD
-8.28
14.97%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
46.75
-0.28
0.60%
1 day
-14.97%
5 days
12.84%
1 month
-0.61%
3 months
-0.02%
6 months
3.23%
Year to date
-24.19%
1 year
-32.43%
5 years
-95.24%
10 years
-99.84%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

45% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $7.79M | Put options by funds: $5.37M

33% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 8 | Existing positions reduced: 6

17% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $22.4M [Q2] → $26.3M (+$3.85M) [Q3]

1.32% more ownership

Funds ownership: 15.13% [Q2] → 16.45% (+1.32%) [Q3]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 37 [Q2] → 37 (+0) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 13 | Existing positions closed: 13

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VIXY.

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
VIXY: Not A Portfolio Hedge, Just A Day Trading Tool
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.
VIXY: Not A Portfolio Hedge, Just A Day Trading Tool
Negative
Investopedia
4 months ago
Why Chasing Volatility With a VIX ETF Is Trickier Than It Seems
U.S. investors looking for positive returns had few options on Monday. Stocks tumbled while Treasury bond prices pared early gains.
Why Chasing Volatility With a VIX ETF Is Trickier Than It Seems
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Market Volatility Jumps: ETFs to Tap
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.
Market Volatility Jumps: ETFs to Tap
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
5 Top-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week
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.
5 Top-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Top and Flop ETFs of the First Half
We have highlighted three ETFs each from the best and worst-performing zones in the first half of 2024.
Top and Flop ETFs of the First Half
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
S&P 500 Peaks And VIX Valleys As Market Signals
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.
S&P 500 Peaks And VIX Valleys As Market Signals
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
Volatility ETFs Spike on Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
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.
Volatility ETFs Spike on Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
VIXY: History Says Now Is The Time To Own Volatility
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.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
VIXY: Complacent Markets Warrant A Hedge
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
11 months ago
VIXY: Like A Put Option, Without Using Options
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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