ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETFVIXY
VIXY
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
200% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $19.1M [Q4 2024] → $57.3M (+$38.2M) [Q1 2025]
105% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $21M | Put options by funds: $10.2M
67% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 10 | Existing positions reduced: 6
40% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 14 | Existing positions closed: 10
20.15% more ownership
Funds ownership: 15.06% [Q4 2024] → 35.22% (+20.15%) [Q1 2025]
13% more funds holding
Funds holding: 30 [Q4 2024] → 34 (+4) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for VIXY.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Volatility ETFs Spike on Renewed Trump Tariff Threats
Volatility ETFs are on the rise as Trump's renewed tariff threats sent the VIX fear gauge soaring 29.3% last week.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
VIXY: The Fear Has Subsided (Rating Upgrade)
VIXY has dropped 32% since our 'Strong Sell' call; the trade thesis has played out as volatility normalized. With VIX back under 20 and the futures curve in contango, further downside in VIXY is limited, so we move to a 'Hold' rating. VIXY is strictly a short-term trading instrument, not suitable for buy-and-hold due to persistent value erosion over time.
Positive
MarketBeat
2 months ago
3 ETFs Thriving in April's Market Chaos—Are You Missing Out?
With markets see-sawing up and down on a daily (or even minute-by-minute) basis on hints of global tariffs updates, there's an opportunity to time an investment to win short-term gains.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
VIXY: Today's Volatility Levels Are Not Sustainable
Investors often panic during volatile markets, leading to poor decisions; current market volatility is historic, comparable to Covid and the Great Financial Crisis. The S&P VIX Index index measures market volatility; current high levels are unsustainable long-term as continuous put buying is unrealistic. ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF tracks short-term VIX futures; it gains during market upheaval but suffers massive losses over time due to the roll effect.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Volatility ETFs Roar on Trump's New Tariff Woes
Volatility has soared to the highest level since August. Investors can benefit from this trend with ETF/ETN options available in the market.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Volatility ETFs Spike on Growing Trade War Fears
Volatility roars back amid trade war fears and a slowing U.S. economy. Investors could benefit from this trend with ETF/ETN options available in the market.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
The VIX And VIXY ETF May Not Reflect The Market Risk
The VIX index measures implied volatility of S&P 500 stocks, reflecting market sentiment and is crucial for active traders during market volatility. The VIX has spiked during major crises, with significant peaks in 2008, 2020, and 2024, indicating market fear during corrections.
Positive
MarketBeat
4 months ago
3 Volatility ETFs to Help You Profit from Market Chaos
Volatility refers to the extent of price fluctuations for a given asset or market. Historically, volatility has been inversely correlated with the stock market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 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.
Negative
Investopedia
10 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.
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