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ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped (BZQ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: BZQ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -36.82% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -1.61 | 52 Weeks Range 10.93 - 19.33 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.93 - 19.33 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped
ETF Overview
Overview
The ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped (BZQ) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index. It provides leveraged exposure to the inverse performance of the Brazilian equity market.
Reputation and Reliability
ProShares is a well-known issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, with a reputation for providing sophisticated investment tools.
Management Expertise
ProShares has experienced portfolio managers specializing in leveraged and inverse strategies.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Inverse leveraged ETF, aiming for -2x daily performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index.
Composition Primarily derivatives like swap agreements and futures contracts to achieve the leveraged inverse exposure to the Brazilian equity market.
Market Position
Market Share: BZQ's market share is very limited as a highly specific and niche investment product.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 2055660
Competitors
Key Competitors
- EWZ
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape is dominated by non-inverse Brazil ETFs. BZQ is differentiated by its leveraged inverse strategy. Competitors like EWZ, which is a broad Brazil equity ETF, is more popular due to the risk mitigation.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance is highly volatile and dependent on the Brazilian market's daily fluctuations; leveraged inverse ETFs are not suitable for long-term investment.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF aims to deliver -2x the *daily* performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index, but compounding effects can cause significant deviations over longer periods.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume of BZQ is relatively low, which can affect execution prices.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can be wider than more liquid ETFs, increasing trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Performance is sensitive to economic and political events in Brazil, currency fluctuations, and global risk sentiment.
Growth Trajectory
Growth depends on investor demand for short-term bearish exposure to Brazilian equities; strategy and holdings remain largely consistent.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
BZQ offers a specialized leveraged inverse exposure to the Brazilian equity market, catering to sophisticated investors seeking short-term hedging or speculative opportunities. Its specific goal sets it apart from standard Brazil ETFs. As a ProShares ETF, BZQ benefits from the issuer's expertise in managing leveraged and inverse products. This makes it a unique option for tactical investors with a bearish outlook on Brazil. Its short-term focus distinguishes it from broad-market or long-only strategies.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BZQ exhibits high volatility due to its leveraged inverse nature; it is not suitable for risk-averse investors.
Market Risk
The ETF is exposed to Brazilian market risk, currency risk, and the risks associated with leveraged and inverse strategies; compounding can significantly impact long-term returns.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Sophisticated investors with a short-term bearish outlook on Brazilian equities and a high-risk tolerance.
Market Risk
Best suited for active traders seeking short-term hedging or speculative opportunities, not for long-term investors or passive index followers.
Summary
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped (BZQ) is a leveraged inverse ETF designed to provide -2x the daily performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index. It is a niche product suitable for sophisticated investors seeking short-term bearish exposure to the Brazilian equity market. High volatility, compounding effects, and market risks make it unsuitable for long-term investment. Its value lies in tactical trading and hedging rather than passive long-term holdings.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ProShares website
- ETF.com
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investing in leveraged and inverse ETFs involves significant risk.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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The index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid cap segments of the Brazilian market. It covers approximately 85% of the market capitalization in Brazil. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain inverse leveraged exposure to at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics. The fund is non-diversified.
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