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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX) has returned 51.66% so far this year and -76.74% over the past 12 months.
Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF
- 1D
- -18.99%
- 1M
- 37.90%
- YTD
- 51.66%
- 6M
- -12.79%
- 1Y
- -76.74%
- 3Y*
- -82.44%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 30, 2022, UVIX's average daily return is -0.32%, while the average monthly return is -10.15%.
Historically, 33% of months were positive and 67% were negative. The best month was Apr 2022 with a return of +44.5%, while the worst month was Jun 2023 at -49.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 11 months.
On a daily basis, UVIX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 5, 2024 with a return of +84.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 9, 2025 at -43.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.15% | 6.62% | 37.90% | 51.66% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -11.03% | 4.13% | 18.21% | 19.86% | -34.39% | -23.36% | -23.35% | -29.59% | -18.00% | -0.35% | -14.40% | -32.59% | -83.21% |
| 2024 | -7.87% | -22.85% | -10.40% | 4.17% | -30.08% | -12.09% | 6.79% | -31.94% | 15.97% | 30.30% | -47.48% | 5.26% | -75.24% |
| 2023 | -36.84% | -0.65% | -12.49% | -30.85% | -20.36% | -49.32% | -19.28% | -14.17% | 12.94% | -5.42% | -46.89% | -21.68% | -95.28% |
| 2022 | 9.84% | 44.54% | -32.75% | 4.21% | -37.18% | -2.70% | 33.81% | -30.99% | -30.50% | -13.13% | -62.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF has an annualized alpha of -16.69%, beta of -5.96, and R² of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 2022.
- This ETF tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -331.43%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-176.82%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -16.69% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of -5.96 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -16.69%
- Beta
- -5.96
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- -176.82%
- Downside Capture
- -331.43%
Expense Ratio
UVIX has a high expense ratio of 2.78%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
UVIX ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| UVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.51 | 0.90 | -1.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | 1.39 | -1.75 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.95 | 1.21 | -0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.82 | 1.40 | -2.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.93 | 6.61 | -7.54 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF was 99.96%, occurring on Feb 2, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF drawdown is 99.93%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -99.96% | May 10, 2022 | 936 | Feb 2, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -30.45% | May 2, 2022 | 3 | May 4, 2022 | 3 | May 9, 2022 | 6 |
| -23.04% | Apr 12, 2022 | 6 | Apr 20, 2022 | 2 | Apr 22, 2022 | 8 |
| -15.54% | Apr 1, 2022 | 2 | Apr 4, 2022 | 2 | Apr 6, 2022 | 4 |
| -9.01% | Apr 28, 2022 | 1 | Apr 28, 2022 | 1 | Apr 29, 2022 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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