SVOL: Income-Focused ETF That Uses Dynamic VIX Strategy To Generate Returns

Summary

• The Simplify Volatility Premium ETF delivers high monthly income, consistently yielding over 15% annually since inception, making it attractive for income-focused investors.
• The ETF’s core strategy is shorting VIX futures, capitalizing on the typical contango in VIX futures markets to generate steady returns.
• SVOL mitigates risk by limiting exposure to 20–30% of the VIX short-term futures index, holding treasuries as collateral and using call options for downside protection.
• Active management and a diversified approach beyond VIX futures help SVOL balance income generation with risk control, supporting its strong performance and appeal.

Vladimir Zakharov

The Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (NYSEARCA:SVOL) is a popular income ETF that is renowned for its monthly distributions that have consistently produced large yields since the fund's inception on May 12, 2021. These consistent payouts and unique strategies

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