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ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
SVXY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.33% | +12.82% | +1.65% | +24.81% | +28.94% | +109.64% |
| Flows | -$25M | -$31M | -$27M | -$93M | -$293M | -$642M |
Characteristics
The ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF is built to track the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Excess Return Index - USD. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Inverse |
| Provider | ProShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Volatility |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 3, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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SVXY's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +22.26% | +29.17% | +36.28% | +35.67% |
Max drawdown | -6.27% | -22.75% | -46.61% | -46.61% |
Max drawdown duration | 8d | 152d | 739d | 739d |
Time to recover | 3d | 78d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 25, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SVXY?
SVXY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Volatility assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does SVXY track?
SVXY tracks the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Excess Return Index - USD.
What does SVXY invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-1x) to Large Cap US Volatility. It is part of the segment: Other Inverse Products.
What is the expense ratio of SVXY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SVXY is 1.01%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SVXY launched?
SVXY was launched on October 3, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SVXY?
SVXY is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of SVXY?
As of July 23, 2026, SVXY manages $223.80 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SVXY performed recently?
As of July 23, 2026, SVXY delivered a return of 2.33% over the past month (1M performance), 12.82% over the past three months (3M), and 1.65% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SVXY?
As of July 23, 2026, SVXY has seen net flows of -$25M in the past month (1M flow) and -$27M year-to-date (YTD).
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