ProShares Short Russell2000 (03OM)

Overview

The provided company description outlines an investment strategy centered on achieving daily returns in line with its established investment objective. The strategy involves investing in financial instruments selected by ProShare Advisors. These instruments are designed to mirror the performance of a specific market index. This index, characterized by its float-adjusted and market capitalization-weighted properties, encompasses roughly 2000 of the smallest companies within the Russell 3000® Index. This selection represents about 10% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index, offering a focused yet diversified blend of small-cap investment opportunities. The fund itself is noted as non-diversified, indicating a concentrated investment approach within this specific market segment.

Products and Services

• Daily Return Investment Strategies

  This service pertains to the selection and management of financial instruments aimed at generating returns that align daily with the fund's investment objectives. Leveraging the expertise of ProShare Advisors, this approach is crafted to adapt rapidly to market changes, offering potential for consistent performance.

• Float-Adjusted, Market Capitalization-Weighted Index Investment

  The investment focus here is on a specialized market index comprising approximately 2000 of the smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index. This index, weighted by market capitalization and adjusted for float, ensures that the investment is reflective of the current market value and available shares of these small-cap companies. It aims to offer investors exposure to a broad yet targeted range of small-cap stocks, which could potentially lead to growth opportunities distinct from those found in larger-cap investments.

• Non-Diversified Fund Investments

  As a non-diversified fund, this offering seeks to concentrate its investments in a smaller number of securities or financial instruments. While this approach can increase the potential for higher returns, it also involves a higher level of risk. This product is designed for investors looking for aggressive growth strategies and who are comfortable with the associated risk levels.