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ProShares UltraShort Utilities (SDP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SDP (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 -22.66% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -1.28 | 52 Weeks Range 13.55 - 20.63 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.55 - 20.63 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ProShares UltraShort Utilities
ETF Overview
Overview
ProShares UltraShort Utilities (SDP) is a US ETF that seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Utilities Index. It offers leveraged exposure to the utilities sector.
Reputation and Reliability
ProShares is a well-known issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs with a solid track record.
Management Expertise
ProShares has considerable experience in managing complex ETF strategies.
Investment Objective
Goal
To deliver two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Utilities Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a derivatives-based strategy to achieve its leveraged inverse exposure.
Composition Primarily derivatives such as swaps and futures contracts to achieve the -2x daily leverage.
Market Position
Market Share: SDP holds a niche market share within the leveraged/inverse utilities ETFs segment.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 2656869
Competitors
Key Competitors
- YANG
- SQQQ
- WEBS
Competitive Landscape
The leveraged/inverse ETF market is competitive. SDP's advantage lies in its specific focus on utilities. The disadvantage is high risk due to the leverage and daily reset.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance is highly dependent on the daily movements of the utilities sector and is subject to significant volatility due to its leveraged nature.
Benchmark Comparison: Performance should be compared to a -2x leveraged benchmark of the Dow Jones U.S. Utilities Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume can vary significantly, but it is typically moderate, which can impact trading costs.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread depends on market conditions, but is generally wider than non-leveraged ETFs due to lower volume.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Utilities sector performance, interest rate changes, and overall market sentiment affect SDP's price. Regulatory changes in the utilities sector also affects SDP's price.
Growth Trajectory
Growth is tied to the increasing demand for inverse and leveraged strategies, though this ETF is very volatile. Strategy has remained consistent.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
SDP provides a readily available tool for traders seeking to profit from short-term declines in the utilities sector using leverage. ProShares' established reputation in leveraged ETFs provides trust. However, its leveraged nature makes it unsuitable for long-term investors. This specificity offers a more precise tool than a general market inverse ETF.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SDP exhibits high volatility due to its leveraged nature and daily reset.
Market Risk
SDP is highly sensitive to market risk, particularly in the utilities sector. Compounding effects can erode value over longer periods.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Ideal for experienced traders seeking short-term, tactical exposure to the inverse performance of the utilities sector.
Market Risk
SDP is best suited for active traders and not for long-term investors due to its leveraged nature and daily reset.
Summary
ProShares UltraShort Utilities (SDP) is a leveraged inverse ETF designed for short-term tactical trading in the utilities sector. Its high volatility and daily reset mechanism make it unsuitable for long-term investors. It appeals to experienced traders seeking to profit from anticipated short-term declines. The expense ratio is relatively high compared to non-leveraged ETFs, so it is important to consider its trading costs.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ProShares website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Leveraged and inverse ETFs are complex instruments and carry 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 Utilities
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 utilities companies included in the S&P 500 Index. 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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