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ProShares Short Financials (SEF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SEF (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 -21.26% | Avg. Invested days 27 | 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 | 52 Weeks Range 32.33 - 40.62 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 32.33 - 40.62 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ProShares Short Financials
ETF Overview
Overview
The ProShares Short Financials (SEF) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the S&P Financial Select Sector Index. It provides a way for investors to potentially profit from a decline in the financial sector.
Reputation and Reliability
ProShares is a well-known issuer specializing in leveraged and inverse ETFs. They have a solid track record in providing these specialized investment products.
Management Expertise
ProShares has extensive experience in managing inverse and leveraged ETFs, with a dedicated team focused on these strategies.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the S&P Financial Select Sector Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a strategy of using swap agreements, futures contracts, and other derivatives to achieve its inverse exposure to the S&P Financial Select Sector Index.
Composition The ETF's assets primarily consist of financial instruments that provide inverse exposure, such as swap agreements and futures contracts, rather than directly holding stocks.
Market Position
Market Share: SEF has a relatively small market share compared to broader financial sector ETFs, reflecting its niche inverse strategy.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 29.23
Competitors
Key Competitors
- FAZ
- FINU
- SKF
- REK
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes leveraged and inverse financial sector ETFs. SEF's advantage is its focus on providing a straightforward inverse exposure. A disadvantage is that inverse ETFs are designed for short-term use due to the effects of compounding.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results, and because of the nature of leveraged and inverse ETFs, the returns will significantly vary depending on the daily performance of the underlying S&P Financial Select Sector Index.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance is designed to be the inverse of the S&P Financial Select Sector Index's daily performance.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume of SEF is relatively moderate, indicating reasonable liquidity for investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can fluctuate depending on market conditions and investor demand, which can impact the cost of trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic conditions, interest rate changes, and overall market sentiment towards the financial sector can significantly affect SEF's performance.
Growth Trajectory
SEF's growth trajectory is primarily dependent on investor demand for inverse financial sector exposure.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
SEF offers a direct inverse exposure to the financial sector, making it a valuable tool for investors seeking to hedge against or profit from declines in the sector. It caters to sophisticated investors. Its narrow focus on a specific sector combined with inverse strategy provides targeted exposure. While other ETFs offer similar exposures, ProShares' reputation adds to its marketability.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SEF is inherently volatile due to its inverse and daily reset nature.
Market Risk
SEF is subject to the market risk associated with the financial sector, as well as the risks associated with inverse ETFs.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
SEF is suitable for sophisticated investors with a high-risk tolerance who seek short-term inverse exposure to the financial sector. It is not recommended for buy-and-hold investors.
Market Risk
SEF is best suited for active traders with a short-term investment horizon.
Summary
ProShares Short Financials (SEF) is an inverse ETF designed to deliver the inverse of the daily performance of the S&P Financial Select Sector Index. It is appropriate for short-term trading strategies when investors anticipate a decline in the financial sector. The ETF is not suited for long-term investments due to the effects of compounding and daily resetting. Investors should fully understand the risks associated with inverse ETFs before investing. The ETF provides a tactical tool for experienced traders rather than a long-term investment vehicle.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ProShares.com
- ETF.com
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Inverse ETFs are complex instruments and may not be suitable for all investors. Consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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 Short Financials
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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The fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the Daily Target. The index is designed to measure the performance of financial companies included in the S&P 500 Index. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain inverse 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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