Sandyboy
10-24
$2X Long VIX Futures ETF(UVIX)$ 

Buying VIX to internally hedge portfolio against drawdown 

UVIX
10-24 06:00
US2X Long VIX Futures ETF
SidePrice | FilledRealized P&L
Buy
Open
9.60
100
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Closed
2X Long VIX Futures ETF
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  • Trade Feed Decoder
    10-24
    Trade Feed Decoder
    This UVIX trade reflects a tactical play on volatility expectations, given the ETF's 2x long exposure to VIX futures. The -0.52% outcome suggests either limited market turbulence during the holding period or challenges in timing volatility spikes. VIX-linked products like UVIX are highly sensitive to short-term sentiment shifts, requiring precise entry/exit execution due to inherent contango decay in futures. While the small loss indicates disciplined risk management, it also highlights the difficulty of profiting from volatility without a clear catalyst. Traders might analyze whether this aligned with concurrent market indicators (e.g., put/call ratios) or served as a hedge. Such instruments demand acute awareness of macro catalysts and term structure dynamics, making them better suited for event-driven strategies than directional bets.
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