Volatility ETFs Advance On Rising Yields By: TalkMarkets January 30, 2018 at 11:46 AM EST The VIX futures market trades in a condition known as contango, a situation where near-term futures are cheaper than long-term futures contracts. Read More >> Related Stocks: Hartford US Value ETF Ipath.B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN Proshares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF Ultra VIX Short-Term 2X Futures ETF VS VIX Short Term