Reasons Volatility ETFs Are Expected to Be Among the Worst Performers in 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 18 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Underperformance of Volatility ETFs: Volatility-linked ETFs, such as UVIX and UVXY, have significantly underperformed in 2025, with many down double digits as market stability has reduced investor anxiety, leading to a muted VIX index.
Structural Challenges: The structure of these ETFs, which rely on rolling VIX futures in a contango market, results in systematic losses, particularly for leveraged products, making them unsuitable for long-term holding in calm market conditions.
Analyst Views on UVIX
Wall Street analysts forecast UVIX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for UVIX is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
