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

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

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

The Reasons To Consider Or Avoid The Leveraged VIXY ETF

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF offers exposure to volatility, but is best suited for short-term trading due to significant time decay. S&P VIX Index remains near 2025 lows despite economic and geopolitical risks, with potential for sudden spikes if market corrections occur in September or October. VIXY underperforms the VIX during volatility surges and carries high risk, earning poor grades in momentum, risk, and expenses.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 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

Long Volatility: The Next Big Macro Play

VIX-related ETFs offer asymmetric return potential, especially with current volatility levels well below historical averages, making long-VIX trades attractive now. Recent market calm masks significant geopolitical and economic risks, including unresolved trade tensions and the outsized influence of AI-driven stocks. The VIX's current low percentile suggests markets are underpricing uncertainty, despite ongoing global instability and unpredictable policy moves.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 25, 2025

VIXY Can Be An Appealing Market Hedge

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF offers short-term exposure to S&P 500 volatility, acting as a hedge during sharp market declines, but is not suitable for long-term holding. Due to futures roll costs and long-term market growth, VIXY tends to decay in value over time, making it best for tactical, short-term trades. Risks include value erosion, unpredictable volatility spikes, and complex tax implications, so careful timing and position management are essential.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 30, 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