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Investors Flock to Funds Anticipating Market Volatility
By Bernard Goyder | September 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM UTC
As investors seek opportunities in the market, there’s a notable surge in interest towards exchange-traded products (ETPs) that speculate on rising stock market volatility. With current volatility rates at historic lows, many are positioning themselves for a potential upswing, hoping to capitalize on future market fluctuations. However, as they await a significant market spike, some investors are experiencing diminishing returns due to existing market conditions.
One standout product in this space is the Barclays iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN, which has seen its assets balloon by over 300% this year, surpassing $1 billion. This surge is largely driven by the belief that should the prolonged stock market rally begin to falter, volatility will inevitably rise, leading to substantial returns for those invested in these funds.
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