$LVX (-4.08%) LYX0PM - small trading addition for hedging purposes
I recently added a small position in the Lyxor S&P 500 VIX Futures ETF (LYX0PM) to my portfolio - not as an investment, but deliberately as a short-term addition.
The reason:
There have recently been signs of increasing uncertainty in the market again - and in such phases this ETF has often worked well in the past in the short term, either to hedge the portfolio somewhat or to speculate on a rapid rise in volatility.
Why LYX0PM?
In phases with swings in the VIX, it has often shown itself to be a quick profiteer
I have successfully used the ETF several times in the past for short-term trades
The position is small and clearly limited in time - this is not about buy & hold, but about a tactical reaction
My goal:
Not a big return, but a targeted buffer in case the market jolts. And if the volatility jump doesn't materialize, I'll be out again quickly.
Conclusion:
A classic "tool" in the toolbox - not for every day, but good to have on hand when the mood turns.
