Volatility Drops Sharply: How Popular VIX ETFs Are Responding
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 14 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Market Volatility and ETFs: The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) dropped 11%, indicating reduced market fear, while various VIX-related ETFs are reacting differently; inverse ETFs like SVIX are gaining, whereas long-volatility ETFs such as VXX and UVXY are declining.
Investment Strategies: Traders should be cautious with VIX ETFs due to their reliance on futures contracts, which can lead to performance discrepancies over time; short-term traders may find opportunities amidst the current volatility shifts.
Analyst Views on VXX
Wall Street analysts forecast VXX stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VXX 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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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.








