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.