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11/03/2025: USD (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 357.52% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 3.53 | 52 Weeks Range 25.07 - 82.57 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 25.07 - 82.57 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
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ProShares Ultra Semiconductors
ETF Overview
Overview
ProShares Ultra Semiconductors (USD) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the ICE Semiconductor Index. It offers amplified exposure to US semiconductor companies.
Reputation and Reliability
ProShares is a well-established issuer known for its leveraged and inverse ETFs.
Management Expertise
ProShares has a dedicated team specializing in managing complex ETF structures like leveraged funds.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the ICE Semiconductor Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The fund employs a leveraged strategy, aiming for 2x the daily performance of the ICE Semiconductor Index.
Composition The ETF holds financial instruments (derivatives) designed to provide 2x exposure to the index, primarily consisting of stocks of US semiconductor companies.
Market Position
Market Share: The market share of ProShares Ultra Semiconductors can vary depending on market fluctuations, as the assets rise or fall depending on market condition.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 1754000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- SMH
- XSD
- SOXX
Competitive Landscape
The semiconductor ETF market is competitive, with several established players. USD offers leveraged exposure, which is unique but riskier. Its competitors, like SMH and SOXX, provide broad, unleveraged exposure to the same sector, appealing to a wider investor base seeking lower risk.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Due to its leveraged nature, historical performance will vary greatly depending on the short-term volatility of the semiconductor sector and is not indicative of long-term returns.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF aims to achieve 2x the *daily* performance of the ICE Semiconductor Index. Long-term performance will deviate significantly due to compounding effects.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average daily trading volume of ProShares Ultra Semiconductors is high, indicating good liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally tight, indicating that the cost of trading is relatively low.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Performance is strongly influenced by the semiconductor industry's cyclicality, technological advancements, and global economic conditions. Factors such as trade policies and chip shortages will affect ProShares Ultra Semiconductors.
Growth Trajectory
Growth is tied to the semiconductor sector's overall expansion, but the leveraged nature means amplified gains and losses. Any changes to the ETF's leveraged strategy or the underlying index would impact its trajectory.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
ProShares Ultra Semiconductors's unique offering lies in its 2x leveraged exposure to the semiconductor sector. This allows investors to potentially amplify their gains in the short-term, compared to unleveraged alternatives. However, this also comes with significantly higher risk. This niche focus may appeal to certain investors seeking to amplify returns but requires careful monitoring. The ETF's success is heavily reliant on accurately predicting short-term movements in the semiconductor industry.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
This ETF is highly volatile due to its leveraged nature. Small daily movements in the underlying index can result in large swings in the ETF's value.
Market Risk
The ETF is exposed to the risks inherent in the semiconductor industry, including technological obsolescence, cyclical downturns, and global competition.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
This ETF is best suited for sophisticated investors with a high-risk tolerance and a short-term investment horizon.
Market Risk
ProShares Ultra Semiconductors is suitable for active traders seeking to profit from short-term movements in the semiconductor sector. It is not appropriate for long-term investors.
Summary
ProShares Ultra Semiconductors offers a leveraged play on the semiconductor industry. It seeks to double the *daily* returns of the ICE Semiconductor Index. Due to compounding, its long-term performance can deviate significantly from 2x the index's performance. The fund is high risk and suited only to sophisticated traders with a short-term focus. Investors should understand the risks associated with leveraged ETFs before investing.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ProShares website
- ETFdb.com
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investing in leveraged ETFs involves significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses.
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 Ultra Semiconductors
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
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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 stock performance of U.S. companies in the semiconductors sub-sector. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain 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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