ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF Price & Performance (SVXY)

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY) saw an 18.7% price jump last week, reflecting heightened market volatility amid ongoing trade tensions. The ETF's trading volume spiked by 32%, signaling increased investor interest in hedging against uncertainty. Analysts attribute the rise to fears of prolonged economic disruptions.12

Volatility-focused ETFs, including ProShares VIXY and iPath VXX, are gaining traction as trade war fears escalate. New tariffs and retaliatory measures by major economies have driven the VIX index to its highest levels this year. Investors are turning to these ETFs to mitigate risks tied to global economic uncertainty.23

Despite Wall Street's worst week since September, ProShares VIXY and other volatility ETFs outperformed, gaining over 15%. Rising unemployment concerns and cautious Federal Reserve policies have fueled market fears, pushing investors towards instruments that benefit from heightened volatility.34