iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN

VXX

Market cap $196M

Rising geopolitical risks, Fed uncertainty and credit card policy debates make defensive ETFs worth a look.

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.

iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN is downgraded to a "Sell" due to elevated volatility pricing and historical price decay. VXX is best used for short-term volatility trades, but current market conditions suggest a likely year-end volatility drain and further downside for the ETN. Technical indicators show bearish momentum for VXX, with falling long-term averages and resistance at $41, despite recent volume increases.

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.

Trade war jitters rise, but ETFs like MSOS, SILJ, SGDJ, BBC, WISE & CTEX shine on solid fundamentals, offering either safe havens or growth potential.

As trade war tensions reignite and AI bubble fears mount, investors eye ETFs like VXX, VIXY and VIXM to hedge against rising market turmoil.

Renewed Trump tariff threats hit markets hard on Oct. 10, 2025. Defensive plays like BTAL, HDGE, CTA, and KMLM outperformed S&P 500 last week as investors sought safety amid rising volatility.