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Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF
ZVOL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.27% | +11.96% | +18.58% | +30.44% | +36.20% | |
| Flows | +$4M | +$9M | +$13M | +$12M | +$29M | - |
Characteristics
The Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF is built to track the S&P 500 VIX Mid Term Futures Inverse Daily Total Return Index - USD. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Inverse |
| Provider | Volatility Shares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Volatility |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 19, 2023 |
| ESG | No |
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ZVOL'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 | +11.73% | +17.19% | +28.56% | |
Max drawdown | -2.54% | -16.15% | -36.83% | |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 153d | 878d | N/A |
Time to recover | 7d | 87d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 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 ZVOL?
ZVOL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Volatility assets. It is managed by Volatility Shares.
What index does ZVOL track?
ZVOL tracks the S&P 500 VIX Mid Term Futures Inverse Daily Total Return Index - USD.
What does ZVOL invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-1x) to US Volatility. It is part of the segment: Other Inverse Products.
What is the expense ratio of ZVOL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of ZVOL is 1.42%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was ZVOL launched?
ZVOL was launched on April 19, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of ZVOL?
ZVOL is issued by Volatility Shares.
What is the AUM of ZVOL?
As of October 16, 2026, ZVOL manages $21.48 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has ZVOL performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, ZVOL delivered a return of 3.27% over the past month (1M performance), 11.96% over the past three months (3M), and 18.58% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for ZVOL?
As of October 16, 2026, ZVOL has seen net flows of +$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$13M year-to-date (YTD).
Does ZVOL pay dividends?
As of October 16, 2026, ZVOL has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 75.06%.
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