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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.

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Investors need to spend more time studying market behavior and less on superficial versions of past performance analysis. Here, I provide a breakdown of the S&P 500, featuring portions of my process, rather than picks, which I'll focus on in future articles.

S&P 500 And VOO: Here's The Bullish Case

The US stock market has surged to new heights, with the S&P 500 index reaching a record high of 5,325 points and the DJIA index touching 40,000 points. Investors are experiencing euphoria, spurred by the unexpectedly low US inflation figures released earlier.

S&P 500 Index Hits Record High Amidst Lower Inflation

The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index SPX, continued to sell off through the end of last week. By that point, some relatively deep oversold conditions were in place, and the market rallied this week in an attempt to work them off.

Troubling S&P 500 chart suggests that stock investors have a rough road ahead

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Blumira to Demo SIEM + XDR Platform Built for IT Admins, Showcase Customer Support and Company Growth at RSA Conference 2024

The US CPI report and ECB policy meeting highlight divergent paths for the Fed and ECB, driving further dollar strength. Widening spreads between central banks and interest rates could send the euro lower and impact other currency pairs.

A Stronger Dollar May Drive The S&P 500 Much Lower

The S&P 500 trades at 5,234, up 33% in the last year. One group of analysts at Goldman Sachs believes it could jump to 6,000 by the end of 2024.

S&P 500 Could Hit 6,000

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The S&P 500 Index closed above 5,200 for the first time ever, following the Fed's signal to cut interest rates. This will mark the end of the most aggressive Fed hiking cycle and fuel corporate profits.

Leveraged ETFs to Ride on S&P's New 5,200 Milestone

Analysts are less certain about an imminent recession in the US, and the S&P 500 has rallied by 8% in 2024. ProShares Ultra S&P500 is a 2x leveraged bet on the US stock market index. Despite concerns about rising valuations, now may be a good time to invest in the S&P 500 as the US economy may avoid a recession.

ProShares Ultra S&P500 ETF: Fear Not The All-Time High

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We take a look at the 10 biggest and most popular ETFs for those investors who are new to the leveraged technique.

A Guide to the 10 Most Popular Leveraged ETFs

Miller Value Partners Appreciation ETF

Miller Value Partners today rolled out its second ETF. The Miller Value Partners Leverage ETF (NYSE Arca: MVPL) implements a unique strategy, primarily investing in other ETFs offering unleveraged or leveraged exposure to the S&P 500 Index.

Miller Value Partners Unveils ETF With Leverage Element

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As the S&P 500 embarks on its bull market journey, driven by the optimism surrounding AI and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, investors remain cautiously optimistic, closely watching corporate earnings reports and external factors that may influence market dynamics.

ETFs in Focus as S&P 500 Confirms Bull Market: How Long Will It Last?

The S&P 500 was up about 24% in 2023 due to cooling inflation, a less-hawkish Fed, an AI boom, a tech rally and an improvement in corporate earnings. The index may go up by a single-digit in 2024.

Guide to the S&P 500 ETF Investing

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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

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

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.

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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.

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