# Mini VIX Futures Now Trading

By [123usd](https://paragraph.com/@123usd) · 2022-08-16

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Mini VIX Futures Now Trading
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Mini VIX futures are based on the VIX Index, and reflect the market's estimate of the value of the VIX Index on various expiration dates in the future. At 1/10th the size of the standard VIX futures contract, Mini VIX futures are designed to provide additional flexibility in volatility risk management and greater precision when allocating among smaller managed accounts.

Mini VIX futures provide market participants with opportunities to trade their view of the future direction of the expected volatility of the S&P 500® Index. This contract may also present opportunities to manage risk, generate alpha or diversify a portfolio. The smaller notional value of Mini VIX futures may appeal to:

*   Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) as a convenient, sub-account allocation contract size
    
*   Sophisticated market participants looking to hedge their portfolios or express their view on US stock market volatility, and
    
*   Proprietary trading firms seeking to execute volatility strategies or provide counter-party liquidity

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