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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ProShares VIX Mid-Term 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
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF (VIXM) has returned 12.31% so far this year and 8.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VIXM has returned -10.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF
- 1D
- -2.72%
- 1M
- 9.31%
- YTD
- 12.31%
- 6M
- 8.41%
- 1Y
- 8.20%
- 3Y*
- -13.85%
- 5Y*
- -12.86%
- 10Y*
- -10.48%
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 Jan 4, 2011, VIXM's average daily return is -0.06%, while the average monthly return is -1.22%.
Historically, 39% of months were positive and 61% were negative. The best month was Mar 2020 with a return of +62.9%, while the worst month was Jun 2023 at -18.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 13 months.
On a daily basis, VIXM closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 5, 2024 with a return of +22.6%, while the worst single day was Aug 6, 2024 at -14.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.33% | 2.42% | 9.31% | 12.31% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.38% | 3.07% | 4.90% | 13.88% | -5.60% | -1.64% | 0.06% | -2.50% | -3.24% | 2.78% | -1.08% | -5.07% | 5.60% |
| 2024 | -3.82% | -3.29% | 1.73% | -3.03% | -9.56% | 3.09% | 0.49% | 0.14% | 4.79% | 3.24% | -11.92% | 5.24% | -13.67% |
| 2023 | -17.23% | 3.10% | 3.51% | -0.15% | -6.72% | -18.03% | -5.40% | -1.45% | 1.68% | 4.89% | -15.47% | -2.67% | -44.83% |
| 2022 | -0.13% | 5.11% | -1.84% | 11.40% | -2.14% | 3.03% | -8.68% | 3.34% | 6.32% | -6.68% | -6.67% | -1.81% | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 15.94% | -2.94% | -15.11% | -2.57% | -5.94% | -4.95% | 3.77% | -3.60% | 5.76% | -5.88% | 7.99% | -6.91% | -16.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.71%, beta of -1.43, and R² of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 2011.
- This ETF tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -255.67%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-100.31%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.71% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of -1.43 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
- 3.71%
- Beta
- -1.43
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- -100.31%
- Downside Capture
- -255.67%
Expense Ratio
VIXM has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VIXM ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% 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 ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF (VIXM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VIXM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.28 | 0.90 | -0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.64 | 1.39 | -0.75 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.21 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.37 | 1.40 | -1.03 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.54 | 6.61 | -6.06 |
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 ProShares VIX Mid-Term 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 ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF was 96.23%, occurring on Nov 29, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF drawdown is 95.29%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -96.23% | Oct 4, 2011 | 3311 | Nov 29, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -27.67% | Jan 5, 2011 | 127 | Jul 7, 2011 | 45 | Sep 9, 2011 | 172 |
| -3.37% | Sep 14, 2011 | 2 | Sep 15, 2011 | 5 | Sep 22, 2011 | 7 |
| -2.88% | Sep 23, 2011 | 3 | Sep 27, 2011 | 1 | Sep 28, 2011 | 4 |
| -0.75% | Sep 29, 2011 | 1 | Sep 29, 2011 | 1 | Sep 30, 2011 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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