ProShares, the largest issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, has filed for SEC approval on several additional products. The proposed funds include: [click to continue…]
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One of the major stories in the ETF industry over the last year has centered on the appropriate uses and potential abuses of leveraged ETFs. In the wake of the unprecedented equity market volatility during 2008 and the first quarter, some investors expressed dismay over the performance of 2x and 3x leveraged funds over multiple trading sessions. While these investors account for a very small portion of leveraged ETF use, their outrage caused quite a stir, and even sparked several lawsuits. [click to continue…]
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Leveraged ETFs were in the headlines a great deal in 2009, but most of the coverage was less than favorable. Misinformation on these products was widespread throughout the year, leading to confusion on many aspects of these products and some unfair generalizations.
One of the primary points of discussion was the performance of leveraged ETFs when [...]
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Leveraged ETFs have quickly become the hot-button issue in the ETF industry, dividing investors and observers into two distinct camps. On the one side are sophisticated day traders who believe these funds, which use derivatives and other complex financial instruments to provide amplified daily returns on a target index, are the greatest thing since sliced bread. And on [...]
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