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.
F
Category Grade
This category ranks #63 out of 65 ETF categories.
D
Sell
Avg. SMART Grade
The average cap-weighted SMART Grade for ETFs in this category is D (Sell).
| 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 |
76.38 | 77.08 | 77.37 | 76.35 | 94.42 | 60.60 | +0.42 (0.55%) |
-13.84% | 11.18% | 143.59M | 1.35% |
C Neutral |
| EXIV VelocityShares 1x Daily Inverse VSTOXX Futures ETN |
36.12 | 35.97 | 36.44 | 35.85 | 61.00 | 26.21 | +2.32 (6.86%) |
-25.37% | 20.92% | N/A | N/A |
D Sell |
| SVXY ProShares Short VIX Short Term Futures ETF |
13.53 | 13.59 | 13.65 | 13.49 | 139.47 | 9.53 | +0.14 (1.05%) |
-89.45% | -83.39% | 566.50M | 0.95% |
F Strong Sell |
| VMIN REX VolMAXX Inverse VIX Weekly Futures Strategy ETF |
3.25 | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.24 | 46.55 | 2.37 | +0.05 (1.56%) |
-90.57% | -88.63% | 11.84M | 1.45% |
F Strong Sell |
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