How does VXX - iPath® Series B S&P 500® VIX Short-Term Futures ETN - work? This video covers what changes the price of VXX, when being long or short "volatility" is appropriate, and the unique risks of volatility exchange-traded notes (ETNs).
Understanding VXX starts with understanding the VIX futures term structure, which is also described in detail. Understanding the VIX futures is essential for understanding VXX and the other two VIX futures ETNs: UVXY (1.5x leverage) and SVXY (0.5x inverse).
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Time stamps:
Intro: (00:00)
VXX chart: (00:27)
Why you might want to trade VXX: (01:04)
What VXX actually is: (02:39)
VIX futures explained: (04:11)
VXX's futures holdings: (05:08)
"Roll yield", "contango", and "backwardation": (06:24)
When VXX goes up or down: (10:33)
Risks of long volatility ETNs: (10:52)
Important risk management: (11:54)
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