ETFs linked to the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) can offer advanced investors hedging or income-generation uses, but they also come with significant risks.

The investment seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) the performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index for a single day.

These alternative ETFs can help investors express a view on market volatility, but beware of tax complications and high fees.

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In financial markets, calm is often an illusion. Just when investors think the storm has passed, volatility strikes again. Thus far in 2026, markets have experienced many sudden bursts in volatility.