Question: is the vix an etf?
Answer: Investors are not able to access the VIX index directly. Rather, VIX ETFs most commonly track VIX futures indexes. ... One of the most popular VIX ETFs is the iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (VXX). This product maintains a long position in first- and second-month VIX futures contracts, which roll daily.