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ProShares UltraShort Industrials (SIJ)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/14/2025: SIJ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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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 -17.24%
Avg. Invested days 39
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta -2.13
52 Weeks Range 12.64 - 23.40
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 12.64 - 23.40
Updated Date 06/29/2025

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ProShares UltraShort Industrials

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ETF Overview

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The ProShares UltraShort Industrials (SIJ) is a geared ETF designed to deliver twice the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index. It provides a way for investors to potentially profit from a decline in the industrial sector. The fund uses financial derivatives to achieve its leveraged inverse exposure.

reliability logo Reputation and Reliability

ProShares is a well-known issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, with a strong track record of providing such specialized investment products.

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ProShares has extensive experience in managing geared and inverse ETFs, demonstrating expertise in utilizing derivatives to achieve the desired investment objectives.

Investment Objective

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To provide investment results that correspond to twice the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index.

Investment Approach and Strategy

Strategy: The ETF employs a leveraged inverse strategy, aiming for -2x the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index using derivatives.

Composition The ETF primarily holds financial derivatives, such as swap agreements, options, and futures contracts, designed to replicate the inverse leveraged exposure. It will hold minimal stock.

Market Position

Market Share: ProShares UltraShort Industrials ETF has a specific market share focused on providing leveraged inverse exposure to the US industrials sector.

Total Net Assets (AUM): 5.23

Competitors

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  • Direxion Daily Industrials Bear 3X Shares (DUST)

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape involves other leveraged and inverse ETFs focusing on the industrials sector. SIJ's advantage lies in its specific leverage factor and focus on the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index, while disadvantages include higher volatility and potential tracking errors.

Financial Performance

Historical Performance: Historical performance data is highly dependent on the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index performance. Due to the leveraged nature of the ETF, performance can vary greatly, and is not for long term holding. It is designed for short term trading and is not a buy and hold investment.

Benchmark Comparison: The ETF seeks to provide -2x the daily inverse performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index, thus benchmark comparison should be made with -2x return of the Index.

Expense Ratio: 0.95

Liquidity

Average Trading Volume

The average trading volume can vary, but generally allows for ease of entry and exit for most retail investors.

Bid-Ask Spread

The bid-ask spread fluctuates with market conditions and trading volume, but is generally reasonable for an ETF of this type.

Market Dynamics

Market Environment Factors

Economic indicators like industrial production, manufacturing PMI, interest rate changes, and overall market sentiment towards the industrial sector significantly affect the ETF's performance.

Growth Trajectory

Growth is directly tied to investor demand for inverse exposure to the industrials sector. Changes to the underlying index or leverage factor could impact future trajectory.

Moat and Competitive Advantages

Competitive Edge

SIJ's competitive edge comes from its targeted exposure to the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index, offering a readily available instrument for investors seeking short-term inverse leverage on this specific sector. The ProShares brand further supports its credibility in the geared ETF market. SIJ is designed for sophisticated traders and not long-term investors. The -2x daily leverage provides opportunities for profit from declines in the market, but also increases risk substantially.

Risk Analysis

Volatility

The ETF exhibits high volatility due to its leveraged nature, meaning significant price swings are expected.

Market Risk

The primary risk is market risk associated with the industrial sector and the potential for tracking error given that it's leveraged.

Investor Profile

Ideal Investor Profile

The ideal investor is a sophisticated trader with a short-term outlook who understands the risks associated with leveraged and inverse ETFs, and seeks to profit from short-term declines in the industrial sector.

Market Risk

ProShares UltraShort Industrials is suitable for active traders with a high-risk tolerance, not for long-term investors or passive index followers.

Summary

The ProShares UltraShort Industrials ETF (SIJ) is designed for sophisticated investors seeking to profit from short-term declines in the industrial sector. It offers -2x leveraged inverse exposure to the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index, making it a high-risk, high-reward investment. The ETF's performance is highly sensitive to the performance of the industrial sector and the daily leverage resets can lead to different results than expected when held for more than one day. Investors should fully understand the risks before investing. SIJ is generally not suitable for long-term investment strategies.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • ProShares official website
  • SEC filings
  • Morningstar
  • Yahoo Finance

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing in leveraged and inverse ETFs involves significant risks, including the potential loss of principal.

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About ProShares UltraShort Industrials

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The index is designed to measure the performance of industrial 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.