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VXZ
-3.08 · -5.45%
$53.40 · BATS

iPath® Series B S&P 500® VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN (VXZ) ETF Analysis | Trading--Miscellaneous

iPath · United States
AUM:$37.5M
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Market Performance

VXZ returned +4.7% over the past year, broadly in line with flat market conditions.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.89% — above average for this category.

What is VXZ?

The ETN offers exposure to futures contracts of specified maturities on the VIX index and not direct exposure to the VIX index or its spot level. The index is designed to provide investors with exposure to one or more maturities of futures contracts on the CBOE Volatility Index®.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Cost & Yield (%)

Investment Breakdown

Modest 1-Year Return
VXZ returned 4.7% over the past year.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.89% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 100.0% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$37.5M
Expense Ratio0.89%
Dividend Yield0.00%
Holdings4
Inception DateJan 2018
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProvideriPath
Beta23.30
CategoryTrading--Miscellaneous
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-13.2%
1Y
-15.7%
3Y
-28.8%
5Y
-53.2%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in VXZ 5 years ago, it would have fallen to £4,678 — a loss of £5,322.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

VXZ delivered positive returns in 2 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearVXZ
2026 YTD-10.0%
2025+5.1%
2024-12.3%
2023-43.2%
2022+1.7%
CAGR 4yr-14.6%
2/5 positive yearsAvg return: -11.7%Worst year: -43.2% (2023)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
12.1%
Low
Momentum
-5.6%
30-day change
Support Level
47.89
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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