ProShares UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury Price & Performance (TTT)

Inverse ETFs, which profit from declining asset values, have seen renewed interest as market uncertainty grows. These funds, often leveraged, appeal to short-term traders but carry significant risks, including value decay over time. Popular choices include SQQQ and SDS, targeting declines in tech and large-cap stocks, respectively.1

The ETF market experienced varied activity, with JPST gaining $1.3 billion in inflows, while SPY saw $2.9 billion in outflows. U.S. fixed-income ETFs led with $8.6 billion in net additions, contrasting with $1.7 billion in losses for leveraged ETFs. Overall, the industry added $17.6 billion in new assets.2

Leveraged ETFs like TQQQ and SQQQ continue to attract day traders for their high daily movement and volume. These funds amplify index performance, offering opportunities for significant gains or losses. With average volumes exceeding 50 million shares, they remain popular among those seeking fast-paced trading.3