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Performance

SVIX vs. UVIX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETF (SVIX) and Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-50.00%0.00%50.00%100.00%150.00%200.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-43.00%
-35.37%
SVIX
UVIX

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SVIX achieves a -30.27% return, which is significantly higher than UVIX's -70.21% return.


SVIX

YTD

-30.27%

1M

2.89%

6M

-43.00%

1Y

-20.49%

5Y (annualized)

N/A

10Y (annualized)

N/A

UVIX

YTD

-70.21%

1M

-16.87%

6M

-35.18%

1Y

-78.68%

5Y (annualized)

N/A

10Y (annualized)

N/A

Key characteristics


SVIXUVIX
Sharpe Ratio-0.27-0.52
Sortino Ratio0.12-0.65
Omega Ratio1.020.92
Calmar Ratio-0.31-0.80
Martin Ratio-0.72-1.33
Ulcer Index26.91%59.67%
Daily Std Dev71.08%152.41%
Max Drawdown-62.55%-99.74%
Current Drawdown-48.14%-99.69%

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SVIX vs. UVIX - Expense Ratio Comparison

SVIX has a 1.47% expense ratio, which is lower than UVIX's 2.78% expense ratio.


UVIX
Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF
Expense ratio chart for UVIX: current value at 2.78% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.78%
Expense ratio chart for SVIX: current value at 1.47% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%1.47%

Correlation

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The correlation between SVIX and UVIX is -0.99. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SVIX vs. UVIX - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETF (SVIX) and Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for SVIX, currently valued at -0.27, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.00-0.27-0.52
The chart of Sortino ratio for SVIX, currently valued at 0.12, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.000.12-0.65
The chart of Omega ratio for SVIX, currently valued at 1.02, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.020.92
The chart of Calmar ratio for SVIX, currently valued at -0.31, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.00-0.31-0.80
The chart of Martin ratio for SVIX, currently valued at -0.72, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00-0.72-1.33
SVIX
UVIX

The current SVIX Sharpe Ratio is -0.27, which is higher than the UVIX Sharpe Ratio of -0.52. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SVIX and UVIX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.27
-0.52
SVIX
UVIX

Dividends

SVIX vs. UVIX - Dividend Comparison

Neither SVIX nor UVIX has paid dividends to shareholders.


Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

SVIX vs. UVIX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SVIX drawdown since its inception was -62.55%, smaller than the maximum UVIX drawdown of -99.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SVIX and UVIX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-100.00%-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-48.14%
-99.69%
SVIX
UVIX

Volatility

SVIX vs. UVIX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Volatility Shares -1x Short VIX Futures ETF (SVIX) is 19.58%, while Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX) has a volatility of 40.53%. This indicates that SVIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than UVIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%20.00%40.00%60.00%80.00%100.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
19.58%
40.53%
SVIX
UVIX