ProShares UltraPro Russell2000

URTY

Market cap $394M

Risk is in vogue with ETF investors again. Signs of speculative fervor are increasingly clear — but are investors willing to jump in?

ProShares UltraPro Russell2000 targets 3x daily returns of the Russell 2000 Index, but actual returns can deviate significantly over time. Holding leveraged ETFs beyond one day exposes investors to compounding effects and beta slippage, especially in volatile markets. Beta slippage can cause leveraged ETF returns to underperform or outperform the expected multiple, depending on volatility and holding period.

Top Performing Levered/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

Donald Trump's historic victory in the presidential race unleashed a massive rally in the U.S. stock market and ETF space.

URTY is not ideal for long-term holding because of its high costs, low yield, and the amplified losses associated with 3X leverage. Naturally, when the market is bullish, URTY outperforms other ETFs like IWM by 3X. Seasonal trends and technical indicators suggest a potential bullish phase for URTY, with strong uptrends likely in November and December.

These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.