iPath S&P 500 VIX Short Term Futures ETN (NYSEARCA: VXX)

Barclays plc (NYSE: BCS) launched IPath S&P 500 VIX banknotes in 2009. ETN seeks to provide investors with exposure to the S&P 500 VIX index in short-term futures contracts. This index consists of a day traded buy position in VIX 1 and 2 month futures to reflect the implied volatility of the S&P 500 Index. The average daily volume of the VXX is $ 1.16 billion, providing ample liquidity for traders who wish to use this tool to hedge their equity positions . Barclay Trust supports ETN.