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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: AGQ (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 34 days. Simulated Profits (72.71%). Updated daily EoD!
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 62.33% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.67 | 52 Weeks Range 30.26 - 51.01 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 30.26 - 51.01 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
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ProShares Ultra Silver
ETF Overview
Overview
ProShares Ultra Silver (AGQ) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex. It offers leveraged exposure to silver futures.
Reputation and Reliability
ProShares is a well-known issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, recognized for its experience in this specialized market.
Management Expertise
ProShares has a dedicated team managing commodity and leveraged ETFs, demonstrating expertise in managing complex investment products.
Investment Objective
Goal
To achieve daily investment results that correspond to two times the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a leveraged strategy, aiming for 2x the daily return of the underlying silver index through futures contracts.
Composition The ETF holds futures contracts on silver, providing exposure to the price movements of the commodity.
Market Position
Market Share: AGQ holds a considerable portion of the leveraged silver ETF market, but market share fluctuates with investment flows.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 737714989.69
Competitors
Key Competitors
- SLV
- SIVR
- ZSL
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape is dominated by non-leveraged ETFs like SLV. AGQ offers leveraged exposure, which makes it more volatile. A disadvantage is its daily reset, potentially leading to performance drift compared to the underlying index over longer periods.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies significantly depending on silver price movements. Due to the 2x leverage and daily reset, long-term performance may differ significantly from 2x the return of silver.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF aims to deliver twice the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex. However, compounding and fees can cause deviations over longer periods.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
AGQ exhibits relatively high liquidity, generally facilitating ease of entry and exit for traders.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally tight, indicating good liquidity, but can widen during periods of high volatility.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, inflation expectations, interest rates, and geopolitical events can influence silver prices, impacting AGQ's performance.
Growth Trajectory
AGQ's growth is tied to investor interest in silver and leveraged products. Changes in trading strategies or silver market volatility can affect its growth trajectory.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
AGQ's primary advantage is its leveraged exposure to silver, attracting investors seeking amplified daily returns. Its established presence and trading volume also contribute. However, this comes with increased volatility and the risk of amplified losses. The daily reset mechanism distinguishes it from direct silver investment.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AGQ is significantly more volatile than unleveraged silver ETFs due to its 2x leverage.
Market Risk
The primary risk is exposure to silver price fluctuations, amplified by the ETF's leverage. Other risks include the potential for decay due to daily rebalancing and the complexities of futures contracts.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
AGQ is suited for sophisticated investors with a short-term trading horizon who understand the risks associated with leveraged ETFs.
Market Risk
AGQ is best for active traders seeking short-term tactical exposure to silver and is generally unsuitable for long-term investors due to the effects of compounding and daily reset.
Summary
ProShares Ultra Silver (AGQ) offers a leveraged approach to silver investment, targeting twice the daily return of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex. Its daily reset feature is designed for short-term tactical investment strategies. Due to its amplified volatility and potential for performance decay, it's best suited for sophisticated investors and traders. It is not recommended for long-term holdings because of inherent risks of leveraged ETFs and daily resets.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ProShares official website
- Bloomberg
- Yahoo Finance
- SEC Filings
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Leveraged ETFs are inherently risky and may not be suitable for all investors.
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 Silver
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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The fund seeks to meet its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, in any one of, or combinations of, Financial Instruments (including swap agreements, futures contracts, forward contracts and option contracts) based on the benchmark. The types and mix of Financial Instruments in which the fund invests may vary daily at the discretion of the Sponsor. It will not invest directly in any commodity.

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