Inverse Volatility ETFs

Most of these ETFs seek to provide investors exposure to the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX). These ETFs can be used to profit from declines in VIX index as they are designed to appreciate in value when volatility levels drop. We view inverse or leveraged ETF categories as simply suited for aggressive investors only who are willing to accept the exaggerated returns offered by these particular ETFs and are prone to more active portfolio management. We see limited appeal for long-term investors.

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Fund Symbol/Name	Last	Open	High	Low	52-Wk Hi	52-Wk Lo	Day Chg	YTD Chg	12-Mo Chg	AUM	Exp. Ratio	SMART Grade
ZIV Credit Suisse AG - VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Medium Term ETN	66.26	65.37	66.26	65.37	77.25	57.69	+0.65 (0.99%)	-25.26%	-7.02%	N/A	N/A	B Buy
EXIV VelocityShares 1x Daily Inverse VSTOXX Futures ETN	34.25	33.50	34.34	33.46	41.50	19.05	+0.66 (1.96%)	-29.24%	17.57%	N/A	N/A	C Neutral
SVXY ProShares Short VIX Short Term Futures ETF	54.68	53.67	54.70	53.67	59.07	40.12	+0.86 (1.60%)	-57.35%	6.17%	456.58M	0.95%	D Sell

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