ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

VIXM

Market cap $58.9M

Volatility may linger despite ceasefire hopes. Volatility ETFs could help investors hedge against potential downside risks.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has kept markets under pressure since its onset, with the S&P 500 falling about 4.19% over the past month and 0.41% over the past five days. Volatility has been a constant theme so far this year, with the broad market index down roughly 4.68% year to date.

Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions lift volatility and oil risks, pushing investors toward hedges like volatility, gold and consumer staples ETFs.

Rising Middle East tensions have reignited market volatility, making volatility ETFs hard to ignore.

AI jitters, rising debt and a spike in volatility are shaking markets. Here's why volatility ETFs may deserve a closer look as a short-term hedge.

With geopolitical tensions building and concerns about tech-driven inflation, volatility is back in focus. Here are volatility ETFs to watch.

AI bubble worries are rising, and market volatility is picking up. These short-term ETF strategies aim to hedge risk while staying invested.

As AI uncertainty fuels volatility, these ETFs offer smart short-term defense without abandoning long-term AI upside.

As tech selling raises volatility and rate-cut hopes fade, volatility ETFs stand out as a timely way to navigate near-term market swings.

With U.S. debt hitting a record $38 trillion amid a prolonged shutdown, investors should turn to defensive ETF strategies for stability.