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Investors Bet Big on Volatility as Markets Await Spike

9/29/2025

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Investors increasingly pour money into volatility-linked exchange-traded products, betting on rising market volatility.
Current conditions have subdued returns as markets await a material volatility spike.
Barclays iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN assets surpass $1 billion this year, up 300%.
Cboe Volatility Index futures underpin these strategies, reflecting investor interest in gains if the stock rally slows.

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Story summary

Investors increasingly pour money into volatility-linked exchange-traded products, betting on rising market volatility.
Current conditions have subdued returns as markets await a material volatility spike.
Barclays iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN assets surpass $1 billion this year, up 300%.
Cboe Volatility Index futures underpin these strategies, reflecting investor interest in gains if the stock rally slows.