iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX) belongs to the Volatility category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VXX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VXX
VXX charges 0.89% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Volatility category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 0.50% | 538.77M | May 2021 | VXX vs SVOL | |
| Dynamic Shares Trust - Dynamic Short Short-Term Vo... | 0.50% | 6.57M | Jan 2022 | VXX vs WEIX | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 0.85% | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | VXX vs VIXM | |
| ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.85% | 194.21M | Jan 2011 | VXX vs VIXY | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 0.95% | 216.19M | Oct 2011 | VXX vs UVXY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VXX
VXX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 1. There are 7 ETFs in the Volatility category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 37.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 37 | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | VXX vs SVXY | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 30 | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | VXX vs SVIX | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 28 | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | VXX vs ZVOL | |
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 27 | 538.77M | May 2021 | VXX vs SVOL | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 3 | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | VXX vs VIXM |
Top Performing VXX Alternatives (YTD)
VXX is at -17.72% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Volatility category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 5.55% | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | VXX vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 4.12% | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | VXX vs SVXY | |
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 2.12% | 538.77M | May 2021 | VXX vs SVOL | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | -0.70% | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | VXX vs SVIX | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | -5.83% | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | VXX vs VIXM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VXX
VXX has 56.27% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Volatility category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 17.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | 17.35% | 538.77M | May 2021 | VXX vs SVOL | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | 18.66% | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | VXX vs VIXM | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | 18.82% | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | VXX vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 28.92% | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | VXX vs SVXY | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | 55.42% | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | VXX vs SVIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VXX
VXX has a 1-year max drawdown of -53.98%. There are 5 ETFs in the Volatility category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -11.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | -11.42% | 538.77M | May 2021 | VXX vs SVOL | |
| Volatility Premium Plus ETF | -16.46% | 12.74M | Apr 2023 | VXX vs ZVOL | |
| ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF | -19.16% | 39.94M | Jan 2011 | VXX vs VIXM | |
| ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | -22.94% | 226.45M | Oct 2011 | VXX vs SVXY | |
| -1x Short VIX Futures ETF | -42.69% | 198.28M | Mar 2022 | VXX vs SVIX |
Other ETFs from Barclays Capital
The 4 most viewed Barclays Capital ETFs shown here include CAPE, DJP, ATMP and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $885M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPath Shiller CAPE ETN | Global Equities | 15 | 1.86% | 239.12M | Oct 2012 | VXX vs CAPE | |
| iPath Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN | Commodities | 56 | 22.44% | 884.68M | Jun 2006 | VXX vs DJP | |
| Barclays ETN+ Select MLP ETN | MLPs | 61 | 24.32% | 656.72M | Mar 2013 | VXX vs ATMP | |
| iPath Series B Carbon ETN | Commodities | 18 | -6.73% | 11.25M | Sep 2019 | VXX vs GRN |
Often Compared With VXX
Investors most often compare VXX with VXZ, UVIX, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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