These alternative ETFs can help investors express a view on market volatility, but beware of tax complications and high fees.

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 ...

・Earlier in 2025, the VIX Index reached its highest daily close since the COVID-19 pandemic at 52.33 on April 8 after U.S. President Donald Trump launched his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. ・Several ...

The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Future ETN offers retail investors exposure to S&P 500 volatility via front-month VIX futures. Due to the negative roll effect in contango markets, VXX is ...

In a November 27, 2024, Seeking Alpha article on the 2X Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX) product, I concluded: The UVIX product will turbocharge short-term upside price action in the VIX, but the ETF’s ...

As India VIX drops to a five-month low, market experts suggest that declining volatility signals increased confidence in ...