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You Can Bet Against the S&P 500 With This ETF

Baystreet.ca
·1 min read

The S&P 500 has been red hot of late. But has it been too hot? For investors who are concerned about its rising value, one option, albeit a risky one, may be to bet against the index. And you can do that through the ProShares Short S&P 500 (NYSE Arca:SH) fund.

The exchange-traded funded is designed to deliver the inverse of the daily performance of the S&P 500, making it an intriguing choice for those looking to hedge against or capitalize on declines in the broader market. In periods when the market is overvalued or due for a correction, this exchange-traded fund (ETF) can serve as a valuable tool for portfolio diversification and risk management.

While the S&P 500 has shown remarkable resilience and growth, historical trends suggest that markets are cyclical. Periods of growth are often followed by corrections. Investors who anticipate a market pullback might see ProShares Short S&P500 as a strategic addition to their investment arsenal. However, investing in an ETF like ProShares Short S&P500 is not without its risks, particularly due to its inverse nature. The ETF is designed to achieve its objectives on a daily basis. This means the fund's performance can diverge significantly from the inverse of the S&P 500's performance over longer periods.

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The ProShares Short S&P500 ETF presents an opportunity for investors to hedge against declines in the S&P 500 or to profit from them. However, given the inherent risks, it may not be a suitable option for all investors. Over the past 12 months, the fund has fallen by 13% while the S&P has climbed by 18%. But whether that trend continues next year is a big question for contrarian investors.