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iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN - USD
VXZ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 28, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.82% | -11.16% | -10.05% | -15.36% | -29.54% | -53.08% |
| Flows | +$4M | +$9M | +$9M | +$11M | +$721K | +$31M |
Characteristics
The iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN - USD is built to track the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Total Return Index - USD. The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Barclays |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Volatility |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | January 17, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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VXZ's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.05% | +17.97% | +29.34% | +29.07% |
Max drawdown | -12.80% | -22.48% | -36.65% | -62.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 79d | 151d | 1034d | 1537d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of August 28, 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 VXZ?
VXZ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Volatility assets. It is managed by Barclays.
What index does VXZ track?
VXZ tracks the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Total Return Index - USD.
What does VXZ invest in?
This ETN provides exposure to Large Cap US Volatility. It is part of the segment: Volatility.
What is the expense ratio of VXZ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of VXZ is 0.89%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was VXZ launched?
VXZ was launched on January 17, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of VXZ?
VXZ is issued by Barclays.
What is the AUM of VXZ?
As of August 28, 2026, VXZ manages $40.67 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has VXZ performed recently?
As of August 28, 2026, VXZ delivered a return of -5.82% over the past month (1M performance), -11.16% over the past three months (3M), and -10.05% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for VXZ?
As of August 28, 2026, VXZ has seen net flows of +$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$9M year-to-date (YTD).
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