Volatility ETFs to Consider as Market Risks Increase

From Middle East tensions to AI fatigue, volatility risks are building. Volatility ETFs can help hedge downside risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 8, 2026

U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Tested Again: ETFs Worth Holding

U.S.-Iran peace optimism fades as tensions resurface. Here are some ETFs to protect and position portfolios.

Zacks Investment Research • May 26, 2026

Why Volatility ETFs May Matter More in Today's Uneven Market

Markets look resilient, but geopolitical and inflation risks still linger. Volatility ETFs could help investors hedge against potential downside risks.

Zacks Investment Research • May 14, 2026

Stay Positioned in Volatility ETFs Amid Short-Term Risks

Volatility lingers beneath the surface amid elusive peace talks and conflict fallout. Volatility ETFs can help hedge downside risks.

Zacks Investment Research • May 1, 2026

Middle East Conflict Risk Isn't Over: Volatility ETFs in Focus

Volatility may linger despite ceasefire hopes. Volatility ETFs could help investors hedge against potential downside risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 8, 2026

Middle East Conflict Sparks Market Swings: Volatility ETFs in Focus

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has kept markets under pressure since its onset, with the S&P 500 falling about 4.19% over the past month and 0.41% over the past five days. Volatility has been a constant theme so far this year, with the broad market index down roughly 4.68% year to date.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 25, 2026

Middle East Risks Keep Markets Uneasy: ETFs to Consider

Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions lift volatility and oil risks, pushing investors toward hedges like volatility, gold and consumer staples ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 11, 2026

Volatility ETFs Back in Focus Amid Middle East Unrest

Rising Middle East tensions have reignited market volatility, making volatility ETFs hard to ignore.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 3, 2026

Why Volatility ETFs Deserve Attention as a Short-Term Play

AI jitters, rising debt and a spike in volatility are shaking markets. Here's why volatility ETFs may deserve a closer look as a short-term hedge.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 13, 2026

Brace for Choppy Markets Ahead With These Volatility ETFs

With geopolitical tensions building and concerns about tech-driven inflation, volatility is back in focus. Here are volatility ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 5, 2026