Volatility (VIX) ETFs
Funds and notes built on VIX futures. They roll futures contracts, which creates a steady cost or gain unrelated to the VIX level, so they are designed for short holding periods and can lose value over long periods. 6 funds in this group, ordered by trading volume. Data as of 22 Oct 2026. Educational, not advice.
Volatility (VIX) ETFs: price, cost, yield and returns
| # | ETF | Price | Expense ratio | Yield (12m) | 1Y return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UVXY ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Fut... | $18.41 | – | – | −65.8% |
| 2 | VXX iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-T... | $18.48 | – | – | −46.0% |
| 3 | SVXY ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Fut... | $61.98 | – | – | +25.6% |
| 4 | UVIX 2x Long VIX Futures | $39.65 | – | – | −80.3% |
| 5 | SVIX -1x Short VIX Futures | $26.91 | – | – | +36.5% |
| 6 | VIXY ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures | $17.70 | – | – | −46.7% |
Membership is assigned by StocksXray rules from the fund name, so a fund can appear in several groups and a fund with an unusual name can be missing. Yield is distributions paid in the last 12 months over the latest price; returns are total returns including distributions. Click a column title to sort.
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Educational information, not financial advice. Funds can lose value, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Lists describe funds; they are not rankings of quality and not recommendations.