UVIX is trading at $38.21, up 2.19%, as elevated VIX futures support leveraged-futures ETF demand.
- It fell 8.09% on September 17, while the VIX spot index eased to 15.44, down 12.82%, indicating no fresh broad volatility shock.
- VIX futures remained near 17.92 in contango amid post-Fed rate uncertainty and global macro positioning after the Bank of Japanβs 25-basis-point hike.
- Demand persisted despite mixed equities.