ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (SVXY) Performance
SVXY total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +11.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +23.6% total return
- 5 years
- +15.0% a year
- 10 years
- −2.3% a year
- Since first price
- +12.5% a year since 2011
SVXY trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SVXY total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.4% | −3.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +9.4% | +9.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +23.0% | +23.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +11.3% | +11.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +23.6% | +23.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +51.8%+14.9%/yr | +51.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +101.3%+15.0%/yr | +101.3% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −21.2%−2.3%/yr | −21.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +394.6%+11.2%/yr | +394.6% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 4, 2011 | +485.7%+12.5%/yr | +485.7% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: SVXY vs SPY
From Oct 4, 2011: SVXY grew to $58,565, SPY to $87,844.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SVXY returns by calendar year
8 of 14 full years positive. Best 2017 (+181.8%), worst 2018 (−91.8%). 2026 is year to date.
SVXY annual returns table
| Year | SVXY | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +11.3% | −22.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.6% | −34.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −3.2% | −38.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +76.2% | −16.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −4.7% | −27.9% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +48.5% | −20.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −36.5% | −62.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +54.2% | −18.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −91.8% | −93.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +181.8% | −26.2% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +80.3% | −36.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −17.5% | −56.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −9.4% | −42.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +106.2% | −28.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +150.4% | −39.0% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
SVXY largest drawdowns
Now 77.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2018 | −95.2% | Mar 18, 2020 | not yet | 2.2 years | 8.8 years so far |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −67.9% | Feb 11, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 | 8 months | 1.5 years |
| Jul 3, 2014 | −47.3% | Jan 30, 2015 | Jun 22, 2015 | 7 months | 12 months |
| Mar 26, 2012 | −39.0% | Jun 1, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | 2 months | 4 months |
| Oct 28, 2011 | −33.2% | Nov 25, 2011 | Jan 9, 2012 | 28 days | 2 months |
| Apr 12, 2013 | −28.6% | Jun 24, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 | 2 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SVXY risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +13.9% | +18.6% | −1.4% | +11.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.3% | 27.7% | 44.1% | 50.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.46 | 0.63 | 0.36 | 0.57 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.70 | 1.01 | 0.45 | 0.80 |
| Best month | +16.4% | +17.3% | +29.5% | +37.3% |
| Worst month | −18.2% | −18.2% | −89.6% | −89.6% |
| Best 12 months | +36.9% | +77.7% | +198.9% | +232.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −32.1% | −32.1% | −91.8% | −91.8% |
| Positive months | 61% | 60% | 65% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.55 | 1.32 | 1.72 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.60 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
SVXY rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 169 | −91.8% | +18.9% | +232.2% | 64% |
| 3-year (a year) | 145 | −57.6% | +11.7% | +87.8% | 67% |
| 5-year (a year) | 121 | −35.2% | +5.7% | +53.8% | 50% |
| 10-year (a year) | 61 | −7.5% | −1.5% | +9.0% | 28% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SVXY performance overview
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (SVXY) returned +23.6% over the past year and −2.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +12.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $58,565. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −95.2%, from Jan 11, 2018 to Mar 18, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. SVXY finished 8 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2017 (+181.8%) and the worst 2018 (−91.8%). Volatility has been 50.7% a year.
Related: SVXY chart. See the SVXY overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SVXY performance FAQ
What is the SVXY return over the past year?
SVXY returned +23.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 23.6%.
What is the average annual return of SVXY?
SVXY has returned +15.0% a year over 5 years, −2.3% a year over 10 years, +12.5% a year since October 4, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in SVXY be worth?
$10,000 invested in SVXY at its first recorded close on October 4, 2011 would be worth about $58,565 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SVXY?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −91.8%. The best was 2017 at +181.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SVXY?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −95.2% between January 11, 2018 and March 18, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 77.7% below its peak.
How volatile is SVXY?
Over the past 3 years SVXY had an annualized volatility of 26.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.46 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).