Question: is tvix the same as vix?
Answer: TVIX: An Introduction One VIX ETN that has proven to be especially enticing for investors is the VelocityShares Daily 2x VIX Short Term (TVIX) ETN. The TVIX was issued by Credit Suisse in 2010 as a way for investors to trade volatility of the S&P 500 VIX Short-term Futures Index on a leveraged basis.