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- BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (VOLX.TO) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, corresponding to the performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index; this index utilizes prices of the next two near-term VIX futures contracts to replicate a position that rolls through short-term futures linked to S&P 500 volatility, providing inverse exposure to expected U.S. equity market volatility spikes rather than direct VIX index or S&P 500 returns. The ETF invests primarily in cash held for collateral, forward agreements, and other cash equivalents to achieve its objectives, with U.S. dollar exposure generally hedged back to Canadian dollars; it is designed as a high-risk, short-term trading and hedging tool for sophisticated investors, not suitable for long-term holding due to daily rebalancing, compounding effects, and expected negative performance over extended periods. Launched on December 16, 2010, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the ETF is managed by Global X Investments Canada Inc., headquartered at 55 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, with a management expense ratio of 1.19% and total assets of approximately $23.9 million as of June 30, 2025. In a significant recent change, effective January 20, 2025, the ETF's ticker symbol transitioned from HUV to VOLX while retaining its investment objective, strategy, and name; this rebranding aligns with ongoing product maintenance by the manager, part of the broader BetaPro suite under Global X Investments Canada Inc., formerly Horizons ETFs, which was acquired by Mirae Asset Global Investments in 2011 and rebranded from BetaPro Management Inc. The fund operates within the alternatives and volatility-focused segment, targeting Canadian investors seeking tactical exposure to U.S. equity volatility derivatives, with no distributions paid since inception and high volatility reflected in historical returns, such as a -47.92% performance since inception through November 30, 2025.