This ETF provides exposure to short-term VIX futures, offering investors a way to hedge against or speculate on volatility in the S&P 500. It is widely tracked as a liquid instrument for trading market volatility expectations, though it suffers from contango-related decay in stable markets.
2 members of Congress have disclosed 3 trades in ProShares - VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VIXY), a Financial Services company. The buy/sell breakdown shows 1 purchase versus 2 sales, indicating net selling pressure from lawmakers. All data is sourced from STOCK Act periodic transaction reports filed with Congress.
| Date | Politician | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-19 | JAMES B. RENACCI | sell | $100K – $250K |
| 2014-10-01 | Patrick J Toomey | sell | $15K – $50K |
| 2014-06-12 | Patrick J Toomey | buy | $15K – $50K |