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ProShares Ultra S&P 500

SSO provides 2x daily leveraged exposure to a market cap-weighted index of 500 large- and mid-cap US companies selected by S&P.

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund

Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

ProShares Ultra Nasdaq Biotechnology

ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund

abrdn Healthcare Investors 

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF

Intel

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Novo Nordisk

Invesco QQQ

First Trust Cloud Computing ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Exxon Mobil

In Part I of my Top Picks For 2024, I explained why we saw such extreme valuation losses in most equity CEFs in 2023 and what that could-mean for 2024. In my opinion, liquidity was the over-riding factor for why so few stocks, think Magnificent 7, received the lion's share of buy-interest while most everything else suffered, including equity CEFs. But just because the Federal Reserve will continue its Quantitative Tapering doesn't mean that other Fed programs won't increase liquidity in other places.

Equity CEFs/ETFs: Top Picks For 2024 - Part II

Since the original recommendation of SSO at bear market lows last year, this leverage fund has gained 33% compared to 19% for the S&P 500. However, recent record high cash flows into SSO raise concerns about further price gains in the fund. This is confirmed by low buying levels in SSO, which historically also occur near a intermediate term price peak.

SSO: Time To Reduce Leverage As Market Risk Grows

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF

ProShares UltraPro S&P500

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

While the S&P 500 may gain in 2024 due to cooling in inflation, a less-hawkish Fed, AI investing momentum, a tech rally and an improvement in the corporate earnings, presidential election can cause uncertainty in the market.

What Lies Ahead of S&P 500 ETFs in 2024?

RBC Capital Markets is expecting the S&P 500 to reach a historic high in the year 2024. But JPMorgan says S&P 500 will fall next year due to challenging macro backdrop.

Can S&P 500 Jump to 5000 in 2024? ETFs in Focus

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

The S&P 500 went into a new bullish trend in early November, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust NYSEARCA: SPY gapping up twice since its follow-through day on November 1. The index is up 7.73% in November.

S&P 500's Whirlwind: Big gains, warning whispers & tactical moves

US equity markets remain near all-time highs despite mounting valuation and interest rate headwinds. Short interest in the SPDR® S&P 500 ETF Trust has fallen to its lowest level in decades, indicating widespread complacency.

SPY: The Calm Before The Storm

ProShares Ultra S&P500 ETF is a leveraged exchange-traded fund designed to offer a 2x return on a daily basis as compared to the S&P 500. It mimics the index and has had a negligible drift. The S&P 500 is a little overweight in tech-focused large-caps, which are expected to do well over the next decade. However, the SSO ETF's returns may differ in the long run. SSO provided robust total returns during 2023 and double-digit returns over a longer time period. A renewed sense of bullishness makes it more attractive.

SSO: Sense Of Bullishness Makes This 2X Leveraged Large-Cap ETF Interesting

History says the S&P 500 index could soar 10.9% in the second half of the year. Warren Buffett believes most investors would benefit from periodically purchasing an S&P 500 index fund.

History Says the S&P 500 Could Soar in the Second Half of 2023 -- Take Warren Buffett's Investing Advice

The S&P 500 has risen on the final day of trading before the holiday in 67 of the last 95 years, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

The S&P 500 Could Jump Ahead of the Fourth of July. Here's Why.

ProShares UltraShort S&P500

ProShares Short S&P500

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 1X Shares

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3x Shares

ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500

While the S&P500 is heading toward a bull market, following a 19.7% rally from the October 2022 lows, traders have raised their bearish bets on the index.

S&P 500 in Tug of War Between Bulls and Bears: ETFs in Play

Though the latest Wall Street rally in narrow in nature, a run of strong economic data, such as an upbeat labor market, easing inflation, steady interest rates, and decent personal income, create a positive backdrop.

Will S&P 500 ETFs to Slump Ahead Except the Super Seven?

By Jeremy Schwartz, CFA Global Chief Investment Officer Follow Jeremy Schwartz @JeremyDSchwartz There is an important factor impacting the earnings of S&P 500 companies that also carries implications for potential diversification when investing abroad. Many believe a good reason to invest outside the U.S. is to obtain foreign currency exposure as an attractive diversifier.

A Surprise Influence in S&P 500 Earnings? The Dollar

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

Invesco ESG S&P 500 R Equal Weight ETF

Bank of America recently raised its 2023 price target for the S&P 500 to 4,300 and to 4,600 in a bullish case scenario.

Is a Further 10% Rally in S&P 500 ETFs Possible?

Stock futures on Friday point to Wall Street snapping a four-day losing streak, helped by strength in Apple shares after the tech giant's results — though doubtless the nonfarm payrolls report will have something to say about this.

The S&P 500 will not break above its range soon, says Goldman Sachs. Here are 6 reasons why.

The last time it was above 4200 was in August. Since then, the index has seen brief rallies toward that level, only to see sellers come in to knock it lower.

The S&P 500 Is Flirting With 4200, Again. How to Know If This Rally Is Real.

The AMI market risk indicator is risk-on since December 2. The S&P 500 is in uptrend since the October bottom. Simulations of the AMI strategy for two S&P 500 ETFs, non-leveraged SPY, and 2X leveraged SSO, are presented.

SSO: The Uptrend Since The October Bottom Continues (Technical And Intermarket Analysis)

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF

ProShares Ultra QQQ

Each week, readers can see a few distinct tiers, from the Vanguards and BlackRocks of the world to the upstarts like Dimensional Fund Advisors and First Trust to a whole gauntlet of boutiques and specialist managers in the ETF Issuer League.

ETF Issuer League: ProShares 3rd in Flows

Dimensional US Marketwide Value ETF

Dimensional US High Profitability ETF

iPath Series B Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN 

ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN Class A

If volatility wasn't the big theme of the last week already, here comes the ETF Issuer League to underline it. While AUM news week to week tends to focus on the biggest firms and names, this week's standout number came for Barclays Capital and its $1.8 billion AUM ETF suite.

ETF Issuer League: Thank VIX! 7% Jump for Barclays

Bearish investor sentiment is rapidly increasing again. Contrarily, this is positive for stock prices. At major buying points in the market, it is appropriate for investors to use leverage, at least for the short term.

SSO: We Continue To Think This Leveraged Fund Makes Sense

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares

Bank of Montreal - MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETNs

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3x Shares

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3x Shares

ProShares UltraPro QQQ

The space remains incredibly popular for investors looking to mint money in a very short period of time, provided the trend remains a friend.

Guide to the 10 Most Popular Leveraged ETFs

The nature of the COVID-19 reported by Powell. The movements of Monthly S&P 500 Index.

The Pandemic Recession: Is It A Right Call?

ProShares Short QQQ

The S&P 500 has declined massively this year. What lies ahead of the S&P 500 in 2023?

How S&P 500 ETFs Fared in 2022; What's Waiting for 2023?

Over short time periods, the performance of SSO has averaged close to 2x the S&P 500 during normal markets. Since January 1st, 2020, a period that includes both the COVID-induced and current bear markets, the total return has been 21.4%.

The ProShares Ultra S&P500 Holds Up Well Long Term

History suggests that the S&P 500 gives best returns following U.S. midterms. The S&P 500 has an eight-decade record of rising in the one-year period after midterm elections.

S&P 500 May Gain After Mid Election: Leveraged ETFs to Tap

The broader market, including the S&P 500 which SSO tracks, has seen a nice relief rally over the past few weeks. This had led to quick gains for SSO, as a double-bullish play on the index.

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