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UVXY vs. UVIX
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Volatility

Key characteristics


UVXYUVIX
YTD Return-52.56%-75.16%
1Y Return-66.80%-84.89%
Sharpe Ratio-0.61-0.56
Sortino Ratio-0.91-1.05
Omega Ratio0.900.88
Calmar Ratio-0.67-0.85
Martin Ratio-1.38-1.34
Ulcer Index48.86%63.59%
Daily Std Dev110.14%151.36%
Max Drawdown-100.00%-99.74%
Current Drawdown-100.00%-99.74%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.01.0

The correlation between UVXY and UVIX is 0.99, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Performance

UVXY vs. UVIX - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, UVXY achieves a -52.56% return, which is significantly higher than UVIX's -75.16% return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-50.00%0.00%50.00%100.00%150.00%200.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-22.38%
-47.62%
UVXY
UVIX

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UVXY vs. UVIX - Expense Ratio Comparison

UVXY has a 0.95% 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 UVXY: current value at 0.95% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.95%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

UVXY vs. UVIX - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY) 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.


UVXY
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for UVXY, currently valued at -0.61, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.00-0.61
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for UVXY, currently valued at -0.91, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.00-0.91
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for UVXY, currently valued at 0.90, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.000.90
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for UVXY, currently valued at -0.69, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.00-0.69
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for UVXY, currently valued at -1.38, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.00-1.38
UVIX
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for UVIX, currently valued at -0.56, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.00-0.56
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for UVIX, currently valued at -1.05, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.00-1.05
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for UVIX, currently valued at 0.88, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.000.88
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for UVIX, currently valued at -0.85, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.00-0.85
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for UVIX, currently valued at -1.34, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.00-1.34

UVXY vs. UVIX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current UVXY Sharpe Ratio is -0.61, which is comparable to the UVIX Sharpe Ratio of -0.56. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of UVXY 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-1.20-1.00-0.80-0.60-0.40JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.61
-0.56
UVXY
UVIX

Dividends

UVXY vs. UVIX - Dividend Comparison

Neither UVXY nor UVIX has paid dividends to shareholders.


Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

UVXY vs. UVIX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum UVXY drawdown since its inception was -100.00%, roughly equal to the maximum UVIX drawdown of -99.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UVXY and UVIX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-100.00%-99.00%-98.00%-97.00%-96.00%-95.00%-94.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-97.95%
-99.74%
UVXY
UVIX

Volatility

UVXY vs. UVIX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY) is 26.62%, while Volatility Shares 2x Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX) has a volatility of 35.48%. This indicates that UVXY 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.


20.00%40.00%60.00%80.00%100.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
26.62%
35.48%
UVXY
UVIX