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ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF - USD
UVXY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -19.78% | +11.92% | +11.32% | -79.43% | -95.75% | -99.65% |
| Flows | +$162M | -$45M | -$33M | +$856M | +$865M | +$1.67B |
Characteristics
The ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF - USD is built to track the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index - USD. This ETF provides synthetic exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the index indirectly through the use of derivatives or a swap. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Leveraged |
| Provider | ProShares |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Volatility |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 3, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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UVXY'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 | +111.91% | +91.55% | +109.17% | +109.92% |
Max drawdown | -38.07% | -82.38% | -96.74% | -99.77% |
Max drawdown duration | 23d | 365d | 1092d | 1804d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 23, 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 UVXY?
UVXY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Volatility assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does UVXY track?
UVXY tracks the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does UVXY invest in?
This ETF provides leveraged exposure (1.5x) to US Volatility. It is part of the segment: Other Leveraged Products.
What is the expense ratio of UVXY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of UVXY is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was UVXY launched?
UVXY was launched on October 3, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of UVXY?
UVXY is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of UVXY?
As of April 21, 2026, UVXY manages $453.71 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has UVXY performed recently?
As of April 21, 2026, UVXY delivered a return of -19.78% over the past month (1M performance), 11.92% over the past three months (3M), and 11.32% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for UVXY?
As of April 21, 2026, UVXY has seen net flows of +$162M in the past month (1M flow) and -$33M year-to-date (YTD).
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