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.
D
Category Grade
This category ranks #42 out of 65 ETF categories.
A
Strong Buy
Avg. SMART Grade
The average cap-weighted SMART Grade for ETFs in this category is A (Strong Buy).
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIV Credit Suisse AG - VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Short Term ETN |
86.60 | 86.52 | 87.54 | 85.97 | 87.54 | 22.05 | -0.43 (-0.49%) |
85.24% | 303.45% | 758.21M | 1.35% |
A Strong Buy |
| SVXY ProShares Short VIX Short Term Futures ETF |
167.19 | 167.17 | 169.00 | 165.90 | 169.00 | 43.02 | -0.87 (-0.52%) |
83.77% | 299.03% | 633.20M | 0.95% |
A Strong Buy |
| ZIV Credit Suisse AG - VelocityShares Daily Inverse VIX Medium Term ETN |
70.70 | 70.74 | 71.08 | 70.49 | 71.08 | 36.55 | +0.09 (0.13%) |
51.91% | 94.18% | 121.08M | 1.35% |
A Strong Buy |
| VMIN REX VolMAXX Inverse VIX Weekly Futures Strategy ETF |
29.58 | 29.24 | 29.68 | 29.04 | 37.85 | 9.31 | +0.07 (0.24%) |
31.41% | 233.86% | 19.64M | 1.45% |
A Strong Buy |
| XXV iPath Inverse S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN |
38.05 | 38.05 | 38.05 | 38.05 | 39.63 | 33.44 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
1.14% | 4.65% | 434.00K | 0.89% |
NR Not Rated |
| EXIV VelocityShares 1x Daily Inverse VSTOXX Futures ETN |
30.22 | 30.52 | 30.52 | 30.11 | 31.94 | 24.65 | -0.65 (-2.11%) |
0.00% | 18.28% | N/A | N/A |
NR Not Rated |
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