Inverse Volatility ETFs Tax Rates
The following table includes certain tax information for all Inverse Volatility ETFs listed on U.S. exchanges that are currently tracked by ETF Database, including applicable short-term and long-term capital gains rates and the tax form on which gains or losses in each ETF will be reported. Note that ETFs are usually tagged by ETFdb analysts as more than one type; for example, an inverse gold ETF may be tagged as "inverse" and as "gold" and as "commodity". If you're looking for a more simplified way to browse and compare ETFs, you may want to visit our ETFdb Categories, which categorize every ETF in a single "best fit" category.
As Of 05/23/2013
| Symbol | Name | ST Cap Gains Rate | LT Cap Gains Rate | Tax Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XIV | Daily Inverse VIX Short-Term ETN | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| SVXY | Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | 23% | 23% | K-1 |
| ZIV | Daily Inverse VIX Medium-Term ETN | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| XXV | Inverse S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
| IVOP | Inverse S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN (II) | 35% | 15% | 1099 |
