Market volatility remains subdued as measured by the CBOE Volatility (VIX) Index. VIX is a real-time index that represents the market expectation for near-term volatility in the S&P 500 index.

The ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY-2.42%) is essentially the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF with leverage, tracking the same S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index but using 1.5x ...

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Here’s the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY), the ETF I use most often to try to hedge against sudden market breakdowns. The ProShares Short S&P 500 ETF (SH), ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ), ...

A comprehensive guide for trading options on the VIX, a key metric reflecting market volatility expectations for the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. It covers the unique aspects of VIX options, ...