Market Turbulence Ahead? Volatility ETFs to Consider

As tech selling raises volatility and rate-cut hopes fade, volatility ETFs stand out as a timely way to navigate near-term market swings.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 14, 2025

A $38 Trillion Problem: ETFs to Play Rising Debt Pressure

With U.S. debt hitting a record $38 trillion amid a prolonged shutdown, investors should turn to defensive ETF strategies for stability.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 24, 2025

Here's Why Volatility ETFs Can Be Your Best Bet

As trade war tensions reignite and AI bubble fears mount, investors eye ETFs like VXX, VIXY and VIXM to hedge against rising market turmoil.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 13, 2025

Tariff Uncertainty Still Weighs on Markets: Volatility ETFs to Play

Tariff uncertainty and Fed moves cloud Wall Street, but VXX, VIXY and VIXM ETFs stand out as volatility plays.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2025

Why Caution Still Matters in a Bullish Market? ETFs in Focus

Rising inflation, record U.S. debt and AI-driven risks are fueling volatility, ETFs like VXX, VIXY and VIXM offer timely hedging options.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 28, 2025

Ride the Volatility Wave With These ETFs

As inflation, debt fears and Fed uncertainty rise, VXX, VIXY and VIXM offer a tactical hedge for short-term volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2025

Play Short-Term Market Volatility With These ETFs

Volatility ETFs like VXX and VIXY are climbing as geopolitical tension and policy chaos rattle investor confidence.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 18, 2025

VIXM: Not A Hedge Anymore In The 0DTE Environment

Weak consumer spending has led to a decline in stocks like Starbucks and McDonald's, prompting the need for potential portfolio hedging. The ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF is examined as a potential hedge, but it is not recommended for long-term use in the current market environment. VIX futures contracts, which VIXM holds, allow investors to speculate on future volatility in the equity market, but they experience decay.

Seeking Alpha • May 1, 2024

VIXY Vs. VIXM: A Look At Which Is Better For A Bear Market

Volatility is near decade lows as markets have embraced the soft landing narrative. Investors can speculate on a rising VIX through VIXY and VIXM. We look at why they are performing so differently and which would be better for a bear market should we get one.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 2023

Of VIX and Return: Volatility ETFs Led Last Week

A lot of research goes on these days assessing how anxious Americans are based on online sentiment, but markets need only look to one of the handy indicators that grade volatility to see that the current moment is a stressful one.

ETF Trends • Mar 13, 2023