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iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN - USD
VXX performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 19, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -17.59% | -32.66% | -14.46% | -57.64% | -79.25% | -95.64% |
| Flows | +$87M | +$52M | -$63M | +$556M | +$845M | +$821M |
Characteristics
The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN - USD is built to track the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). The dividend policy is capitalization.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Barclays |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Volatility |
| Dividend policy | Capitalization |
| Inception date | January 19, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +55.84% | +57.74% | +72.40% | +71.19% |
Max drawdown | -43.02% | -57.99% | -79.42% | -96.01% |
Max drawdown duration | 82d | 362d | 1095d | 1796d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is VXX?
VXX is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Volatility assets. It is managed by Barclays.
What index does VXX track?
VXX tracks the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does VXX invest in?
This ETN provides exposure to US Volatility. It is part of the segment: Volatility.
What is the expense ratio of VXX?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VXX is 0.89%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VXX launched?
VXX was launched on January 19, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VXX?
VXX is issued by Barclays.
What is the AUM of VXX?
As of June 19, 2026, VXX manages $494.94 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VXX performed recently?
As of June 19, 2026, VXX delivered a return of -17.59% over the past month (1M performance), -32.66% over the past three months (3M), and -14.46% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VXX?
As of June 19, 2026, VXX has seen net flows of +$87M in the past month (1M flow) and -$63M year-to-date (YTD).
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