What changed
Use of proceeds is straightforward: portfolio investments aligned with the trust’s objective, plus cash or cash equivalents held as collateral for financial instruments and pending investments.
Key risk: these funds reset daily and track VIX futures, so volatility and rebalancing can produce significant losses. Index methodology can also change without notice from the Sponsor, S&P, or CBOE.
Another risk: purchases and redemptions by Authorized Participants are primarily in cash, which can create costs that drag on net asset value.
Bottom line: a pure-play volatility product with built-in leverage and daily reset mechanics. Tempting for tactical traders, but the structure itself can erode returns if held too long.