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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-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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Different Benchmark Currency
VOLX.TO is traded in CAD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VOLX.TO) has returned 34.15% so far this year and -32.33% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VOLX.TO has returned -45.93% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% annually.
BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
- 1D
- -8.87%
- 1M
- 23.74%
- YTD
- 34.15%
- 6M
- 6.74%
- 1Y
- -32.33%
- 3Y*
- -42.29%
- 5Y*
- -44.89%
- 10Y*
- -45.93%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.80%
- 1M
- -3.22%
- YTD
- -3.34%
- 6M
- -2.48%
- 1Y
- 12.46%
- 3Y*
- 17.80%
- 5Y*
- 12.48%
- 10Y*
- 12.91%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 21, 2010, VOLX.TO's average daily return is -0.10%, while the average monthly return is -3.60%.
Historically, 34% of months were positive and 66% were negative. The best month was Mar 2020 with a return of +102.6%, while the worst month was Nov 2020 at -35.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, VOLX.TO closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 26, 2025 with a return of +289.0%, while the worst single day was Nov 27, 2025 at -74.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.66% | 4.59% | 23.74% | 34.15% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -3.33% | 2.81% | 12.67% | 25.14% | -16.83% | -10.91% | -11.77% | -14.82% | -9.02% | 2.09% | -3.92% | -18.88% | -43.52% |
| 2024 | -2.62% | -10.50% | -4.26% | 4.12% | -14.79% | -5.62% | 6.35% | -3.29% | 11.71% | 15.45% | -25.00% | 5.47% | -26.70% |
| 2023 | -19.58% | 1.73% | -2.74% | -15.65% | -9.50% | -27.36% | -8.87% | -5.27% | 8.18% | 0.73% | -26.17% | -10.16% | -72.47% |
| 2022 | 15.73% | 12.29% | -15.43% | 25.24% | -14.65% | 4.17% | -19.71% | 0.12% | 17.65% | -15.91% | -15.45% | -5.24% | -22.03% |
| 2021 | 25.62% | -23.83% | -28.39% | -11.74% | -13.25% | -15.52% | 3.42% | -15.76% | 9.14% | -22.93% | 18.68% | -26.60% | -71.71% |
Benchmark Metrics
BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETF has an annualized alpha of 18.11%, beta of -3.05, and R² of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 22, 2010.
- This ETF tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -510.77%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-177.56%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- Beta of -3.05 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.21 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.21 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 18.11%
- Beta
- -3.05
- R²
- 0.21
- Upside Capture
- -177.56%
- Downside Capture
- -510.77%
Expense Ratio
VOLX.TO has a high expense ratio of 1.18%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VOLX.TO ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VOLX.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VOLX.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.11 | 0.69 | -0.80 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.31 | 1.06 | +1.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.17 | +0.28 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.40 | 1.14 | -1.55 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.54 | 4.22 | -4.76 |
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 BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-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 BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETF was 100.00%, occurring on Jan 9, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETF drawdown is 100.00%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -100% | Oct 4, 2011 | 3580 | Jan 9, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -46.91% | Dec 31, 2010 | 130 | Jul 7, 2011 | 29 | Aug 18, 2011 | 159 |
| -11.9% | Aug 23, 2011 | 5 | Aug 29, 2011 | 8 | Sep 9, 2011 | 13 |
| -10.09% | Sep 13, 2011 | 4 | Sep 16, 2011 | 4 | Sep 22, 2011 | 8 |
| -4.58% | Sep 23, 2011 | 3 | Sep 27, 2011 | 1 | Sep 28, 2011 | 4 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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