$10,000 Becomes $2,586 in One Year: The Hidden Decay Engine Inside UVXY

If you bought ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (CBOE:UVXY) a year ago hoping to ride the next panic, your account tells the story the marketing won't.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 23, 2026

Considering An Intraday Trading Strategy With The UVXY ETF

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF is rated a buy for intraday trading, not investment, due to its leveraged structure and underperformance versus the VIX. Economic, geopolitical, and seasonal factors suggest heightened volatility risk, making VIX-related products attractive for tactical traders in the coming months. UVXY consistently underperforms the VIX during spikes, suffers from time decay, and has undergone 13 reverse splits since 2012, underscoring its status as a wasting asset.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 9, 2026

Volatility ETFs Seem Perfect for the Current Moment; Have They Performed?

Volatility, volatility, volatility – markets have seen plenty of turmoil this year, and not just because of fears about AI. Attacks on Venezuela, the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, and even more potential conflicts have all created major volatility.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/29/2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Apr 2, 2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/08/2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Mar 10, 2026

UVXY: Good Things Do Not Last

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF offers a 1.5x leveraged exposure to short-term VIX futures, spiking during volatility surges. The recent VIX spike to 35 on March 9, 2026, marks an interim volatility top, with historical patterns suggesting such levels are unsustainable. UVXY is structurally prone to rapid decay due to roll effects, especially as VIX futures revert to contango after volatility events.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 9, 2026

UVXY And SVXY: Trading Volatility In A Turbulent Market

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF offer tactical tools for trading volatility spikes and normalization. I recommend Hold ratings on both UVXY and SVXY, emphasizing their use for short-term, daily trading due to compounding and NAV decay risks. With S&P 500 expected to remain flat in 2026, volatility will likely be driven by exogenous shocks such as geopolitical events and energy price fluctuations.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 5, 2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 11/23/2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Nov 26, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 10/12/2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Oct 14, 2025

How To Profit From AI Correction: 5 Defensive Plays And 4 Sectors Set To Surge

The artificial intelligence sector is showing critical warning signs that suggest a significant correction may be approaching. Recent market analysis reveals that AI stocks, particularly the “Magnificent Seven,” have been making lower highs since December 2024, diverging from broader market performance – a pattern that historically precedes major corrections.

Benzinga • Sep 25, 2025