Inverse ETF
An inverse ETF seeks returns that move opposite a target benchmark, usually over a daily reset period.
Leveraged ETF, inverse ETF, ultra ETF, and specialty ETF terms.
Leveraged, Inverse, and Specialty ETFs terms describe exchange-traded funds, index products, ETF trading mechanics, creation and redemption, and specialized exchange-traded exposures.
Use this branch when the fund trades on an exchange or tracks an index, commodity, currency, sector, country, leveraged, inverse, or specialty exposure.
| Term | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Inverse ETF | An ETF or exchange-traded product term tied to structure, exposure, trading, or index tracking. |
| Leveraged ETFs | An ETF or exchange-traded product term tied to structure, exposure, trading, or index tracking. |
| Ultra ETFs | An ETF or exchange-traded product term tied to structure, exposure, trading, or index tracking. |
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An inverse ETF seeks returns that move opposite a target benchmark, usually over a daily reset period.
Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) use financial derivatives and debt to amplify the returns of an underlying index, leading to both greater potential gains and increased risk.
Ultra ETFs use leverage to target amplified daily returns relative to an index or benchmark.