Volatility ETF List
Here you can find all the Volatility asset class ETFs and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which suits your portfolio best.
- Number of ETFs
- 9
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 1.18%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 10.20%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- -19.12%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 3 / 100
Volatility ETF List
9 results
| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | Volatility, Inverse Equities | Mar 28, 2022 | 1.47% | -1.94% | — | 0.00% | 30 | ||||||||
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility | May 12, 2021 | 0.50% | 1.23% | — | 22.00% | 15 | ||||||||
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | Oct 3, 2011 | 0.95% | 3.49% | 1.25% | 0.00% | 37 | ||||||||
| 2x Long VIX Futures ETF | Volatility | Mar 28, 2022 | 2.78% | -45.74% | — | 0.00% | 2 | ||||||||
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | Oct 3, 2011 | 0.95% | -30.98% | -72.77% | 0.00% | 1 | ||||||||
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | Jan 3, 2011 | 0.85% | -6.22% | -12.15% | 0.00% | 3 | ||||||||
| ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | Jan 3, 2011 | 0.85% | -17.20% | -47.83% | 0.00% | 1 | ||||||||
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | Volatility | Jan 19, 2018 | 0.89% | -16.74% | -47.45% | 0.00% | 1 | ||||||||
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | Volatility | Apr 17, 2023 | 1.35% | 5.68% | — | 69.78% | 27 |
Best Volatility ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Volatility ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SVXY (37) and SVIX (30).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 37 | 218.47M | Oct 2011 | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 30 | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 27 | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | |
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 15 | 531.04M | May 2021 | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 3 | 42.39M | Jan 2011 |
Best-Performing Volatility ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Volatility ETFs is SVXY (15.37%).
Across the lineup, Volatility ETFs show an average 1-year return of -19.12% and an average 5-year return of -25.23%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 15.37% | 218.47M | Oct 2011 | |
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 6.45% | 531.04M | May 2021 | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | -13.93% | 42.39M | Jan 2011 | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | -45.60% | 491.85M | Jan 2018 | |
| ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | -46.24% | 214.32M | Jan 2011 |
Lowest-Cost Volatility ETFs
The top Volatility ETFs is SVOL (0.50%).
With an average expense ratio of 1.18%, Volatility ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 0.50% | 531.04M | May 2021 | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 0.85% | 42.39M | Jan 2011 | |
| ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.85% | 214.32M | Jan 2011 | |
| iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | 0.89% | 491.85M | Jan 2018 | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.95% | 247.12M | Oct 2011 |
Highest-Yield Volatility ETFs
The top Volatility ETFs is ZVOL (69.78%).
Across the lineup, Volatility ETFs show an average dividend yield of 10.20%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 69.78% | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | |
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 22.00% | 531.04M | May 2021 | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.00% | 247.12M | Oct 2011 | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.00% | 218.47M | Oct 2011 | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 0.00% | 42.39M | Jan 2011 |
Top ETFs Asset Classes
Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
SVOL vs. JEPISVOL vs. SPYSVOL vs. ^VIXSVOL vs. SCHDSVOL vs. IVOLVXX vs. VXZVXX vs. QQQVXX vs. SPYVXX vs. ^VVIXVXX vs. DIA.ASUVXY vs. SQQQUVXY vs. SPYUVXY vs. SPXSUVXY vs. TQQQUVXY vs. XLUVIXY vs. SPYVIXY vs. ^VVIXVIXY vs. VOOVIXY vs. VGTVIXY vs. VOOL.DEUVIX vs. ^VIXUVIX vs. SQQQUVIX vs. ^FVXUVIX vs. TMFUVIX vs. FNGUSVXY vs. SPYSVXY vs. ZIVBSVXY vs. WEIXSVXY vs. IVOLSVXY vs. QQQSVIX vs. SPYSVIX vs. TQQQSVIX vs. JEPISVIX vs. WEIXSVIX vs. QQQVIXM vs. ^VIXVIXM vs. VOOVIXM vs. VXZVIXM vs. SPYVIXM vs. VTIZVOL vs. SGOVZVOL vs. GPIXZVOL vs. SPYZVOL vs. AMZYZVOL vs. xdte
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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