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VIX Data Hub

Interactive Time Machine


The Interactive Time Machine dashboard invites you to explore VIX ETF performance from 2015-2024, empowering self-guided discovery of volatility dynamics. Select any time interval to visualize cumulative returns for -1X VIX ETF (like SVIX) and 2X VIX ETF (like UVIX), alongside charts of SPX 500, VIX Futures, and simulated SVIX/UVIX trends. This tool aligns with the Umbrella Bias Theory, helping you identify market stages and trading patterns without predefined answers. Pair it with VIX Academy's 8 episodes for deeper insights into disciplined strategies. 

2015 - 2024 VIX ETF Time Machine (Easy Back Test)

Guide and Tips
 

 

  • Start by dragging the slider to choose a time interval (e.g., 2020's crash period).
     

  • Hover over lines to view daily changes and cumulative returns, reflecting how VIX Futures levels drive inverse ETF gains in calm markets or leveraged boosts in storms.
     

  • Use the Umbrella Bias Theory from VIX Academy Episode 4 to reflect on stages like Sunny (30) for UVIX opportunities.
     

  • Experiment with intervals to uncover your own insights on long-term cycles— no guided conclusions, just data for your exploration.

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