What it does: Tracks short-term VIX futures contracts. Why it matters now: The VIX has plummeted more than 65% since peaking in early April, leaving room for big upside potential if market jitters ...

2x Long VIX Futures ETF faces persistent decay due to contango and the dominance of 0DTE options in the SPX market. The current low-volatility regime and structural headwinds make UVIX unattractive ...

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Investors seeking to hedge against abrupt market shocks have received little comfort this year from volatility-linked exchange-traded products. The VIX, Wall Street’s so-called “fear gauge,” has been ...

VIX ETFs use futures to track market volatility, not direct VIX numbers, suitable for tactical trades. Contango and high fees can erode long-term returns in VIX ETFs; they're best for short-term ...

Chicago – October 9, 2024 – Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced its new Options on Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) ...

A comprehensive guide for trading options on the VIX, a key metric reflecting market volatility expectations for the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. It covers the unique aspects of VIX options, ...

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the derivatives and securities exchange network, announced its Options on Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) Futures (Ticker: UX) are planned to begin trading on Cboe ...