Popular ETF ex-dividend and distribution dates
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iShares dividends: IWM, IVV, OEF and more
For iShares Russell ETFs (e.g., IWM) ex-dividend and paydate information go here. For iShares S&P ETFs (e.g, IVV, OEF) ex-dividend and paydate information go here. More ex-dividend, distribution date, and dividend history information here.
VXX prospectus
You can find Barclays’ VXX prospectus here. The prospectus covers both the short term VXX, and the medium term VXZ. This post discusses going long on VXX. This post discusses some choices if you think VXX is going to go down. For an estimated date for VXX’s next reverse split see this post. For an overview of how VXX works, see “How Does VXX Work?” …
USO—back in at 32.40
USO continues to bounce around in its trading range. I bought USO at 32.40, and sold-to-open S33 24-Sept expiration calls at .26. Break even i s 32.14, best case profit is $0.86 / share.
XXV behavior—it’s a pretty good VXX short
Update: I do not believe XXV is a good way to short VXX, or volatility in general. It has very little upside remaining (maximum value will be $40/share), see this post for more details. ********************************************************** With the recent action in the VIX and VXX I thought it would be good time to go back and check the performance of Barclays’ new ETN product XXV to see …
