Wall Street Greek: Volatility Hedges are Timely & Cheap Again

When I first suggested investors consider volatility hedges last August before the stock market correction, the comment section of the article was full of criticism. I suppose that was understandable, given that the critics didn’t foresee the correction I anticipated. Since last summer’s event, the iPath S&P 500 VIX ST Futures ETN (NYSE: VXX) has mostly traded above where I first recommended it, though I told holders to sell it at a profit since. Volatility hedges like the VXX are indeed ironically risky instruments that are not to be held for the long-term. But today, I once again view them timely and appropriate tools for sophisticated investors to use for portfolio protection. Fortunately, they are also much more affordable than they were just a few weeks ago. See the full report on why you should consider volatility hedges again here.

Volatility Securities

iPath S&P 500 VIX ST Futures ETN (NYSE: VXX)

VelocityShares VIX ST ETN (NYSE: VIIX)

ProShares VIX ST Futures (NYSE: VIXY)

iPath S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN (NYSE: VXZ)

Extra Leverage, Higher Risk

ProShares Ultra VIX ST Futures (NYSE: UVXY)

VelocityShares Daily 2X VIX (NYSE: TVIX)

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