VXX Vs. VIXY Comparison – Which Volatility ETF Is Better For You?

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Do you need to diversify your portfolio?  We all know by now that having our portfolios with the best prospectus means  one step closer to  financial freedom.

Before investing, you need to check which fund suits you the best as an investor. Let's compare VXX and VIXY and which ETF would be a better investment option.

VXX reflects the implied volatility of the S&P 500 index at various moments along the volatility curve.

VIXY is designed to provide investment results at par with the S&P 500 VIX Short-term Futures Index. They do that through investment in the futures contracts of VIX.

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VXX is iPath S&P 500 VIX- Short Term Futures ETF, while VIXY is the  ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF.

Fees VXX has an expense ratio of 0.89%, while VIXY has an expense ratio of 0.87%.

The best choice between the two, or even whether to invest in volatility funds, still rely upon your preference as an investor.

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