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

Almost one year ago, on June 17, 2025, I wrote a Barchart article asking if the VIX was too low. I concluded that article ...
These alternative ETFs can help investors express a view on market volatility, but beware of tax complications and high fees.
Market volatility is back below 20 as measured by the CBOE Volatility (VIX) Index. VIX is a real-time index that represents the market expectation for near-term volatility in the S&P 500 index.