iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX)

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Fund Description

The investment seeks to replicate, net of expenses, the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Total Return Index. The index offers exposure to a daily rolling long position in the first and second month VIX futures contracts and reflects the implied volatility of the S&P 500 Index at various points along the volatility forward curve. The index futures roll continuously throughout each month from the first month VIX futures contract into the second month VIX futures contract.

Fund Snapshot Updated 06.17.2013

Previous Close $20.31 Expense Ratio 0.89%
YTD Return 35.9% Avg. 30-Day Volume 55,063,016
1-Year Return 70.0% Market Cap Loading...
Bid $20.34 Shares Outstanding 60,913,000
Ask $20.35 Dividends $0.00
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