ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF (VIXM)
VIXM is a passive ETF by ProShares tracking the investment results of the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index. VIXM launched on Jan 4, 2011 and has a 0.85% expense ratio.
ETF Info
ISIN | US74347W3381 |
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CUSIP | 74347W338 |
Issuer | ProShares |
Inception Date | Jan 4, 2011 |
Region | North America (U.S.) |
Category | Volatility |
Leveraged | 1x |
Index Tracked | S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index |
Asset Class | Volatility |
Expense Ratio
VIXM features an expense ratio of 0.85%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF had a return of -16.36% year-to-date (YTD) and -24.80% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF had an annualized return of -13.50%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.41%, indicating that ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
Period | Return | Benchmark |
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Year-To-Date | -16.36% | 25.70% |
1 month | -9.14% | 3.51% |
6 months | -3.04% | 14.80% |
1 year | -24.80% | 37.91% |
5 years (annualized) | -9.06% | 14.18% |
10 years (annualized) | -13.50% | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of VIXM, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
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2024 | -3.82% | -3.29% | 1.73% | -3.03% | -9.56% | 3.09% | 0.49% | 0.14% | 4.79% | 3.24% | -16.36% | ||
2023 | -17.23% | 3.10% | 3.51% | -0.15% | -6.72% | -18.01% | -5.42% | -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% |
2020 | -0.66% | 11.58% | 62.89% | 1.35% | 1.54% | 1.72% | -1.39% | 1.06% | 1.45% | 1.30% | -13.08% | 2.46% | 72.38% |
2019 | -12.23% | -8.39% | 0.42% | -1.90% | 8.03% | -5.46% | 0.28% | 8.81% | 0.30% | -3.55% | -3.15% | -3.71% | -20.38% |
2018 | 1.23% | 15.83% | 6.65% | -6.58% | -6.72% | -0.13% | -5.73% | -1.84% | -2.91% | 20.40% | -4.42% | 12.35% | 26.43% |
2017 | -12.47% | -4.13% | -10.08% | -6.04% | -2.03% | -6.73% | -7.66% | 3.79% | -4.26% | -8.14% | 1.27% | -9.67% | -50.05% |
2016 | 8.89% | 5.15% | -14.48% | 3.67% | -6.22% | 2.20% | -9.16% | -0.71% | -3.57% | -1.82% | -4.84% | -0.82% | -21.58% |
2015 | 7.62% | -11.45% | 0.33% | -4.85% | -6.07% | -0.53% | -6.90% | 25.47% | -0.00% | -15.10% | -0.00% | 0.24% | -15.50% |
2014 | 3.78% | -3.90% | -3.85% | -3.41% | -4.14% | -9.69% | 0.39% | -3.28% | 6.32% | -2.32% | -2.98% | 5.53% | -17.20% |
2013 | -18.03% | -2.28% | -3.58% | -7.11% | 5.50% | 9.07% | -16.11% | 5.86% | -8.25% | -3.87% | -5.33% | -7.92% | -43.63% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of VIXM is 2, indicating that it is in the bottom 2% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF (VIXM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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.
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 96.20%, occurring on May 21, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF drawdown is 96.15%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
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-96.2% | Oct 4, 2011 | 3177 | May 21, 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 current ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF volatility is 8.75%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.