ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF (VIXM)

Small caps and growth stocks are out and utilities and energy stocks are back in following a surprise inflation reading that has sent U.S. equity markets plunging on Tuesday. Such was the turmoil, that the CBOE VIX Volatility Index, the so-called Wall Street fear gauge, spiked from around 13.9 to 17.9 — a 28% jump — hitting its highest level ...

Given market uncertainty and the risk of a US recession, is now the time for defensive stocks?

In this week’s ETF Wrap, you’ll see how badly long-duration bonds have fared relative to other assets as investors look for places to hide in a brutal year for markets.