EXPLORING SPXU: A DEEP DIVE INTO PROSHARES ULTRAPRO SHORT S&P 500 ETF PERFORMANCE

The ProShares UltraPro Short S&P 500 ETF (SPXU) is a leveraged instrument designed to amplify the inverse returns of the S&P 500 index. This means that for every 1% decrease in the S&P 500, SPXU aims to increase by 3%. While this opportunity for amplified gains can be attractive for traders seeking limited exposure to market downswings, it's crucia

Short selling has long been a popular approach for investors seeking to profit from declines in asset prices. The ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 ETF (SDS) provides a leveraged mechanism for investors to enter in this strategy. SDS aims to deliver three times the inverse return of the S&P 500 Index. This article investigates the performance of SDS,