Summary
AGQ Chart
AGQ vs. ZSL: Betting on or Against Silver, Which 2x ETF Survives the Volatility?
ProShares Ultra Silver (NYSEARCA:AGQ) and ProShares UltraShort Silver (NYSEARCA:ZSL) look like mirror images: one bets 2x long on silver, the other 2x short.
AGQ Crashed 16% Before Anyone Realized What Was Happening
A $10,000 position in ProShares Ultra Silver (NYSEARCA:AGQ) at Friday's open was worth roughly $8,376 by the closing bell.
AGQ Promises 2x Silver, But Beta Slippage Has Eaten Most of Silver's Recent Surge
Silver has had a monster run, and traders who wanted to amplify the move reached for the ProShares Ultra Silver (NYSEARCA:AGQ).
ProShares Ultra Silver Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 100 | $3,200 | $6,350 | $3,150 | 98.44% |
| YA Yinka Akinsola Blue Trust Inc. | 368 | $46,040.96 | $22,742.4 | -$23,298.56 | -50.6% |
 Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 10 | $1,551.2 | $665 | -$886.2 | -57.13% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 107 | $4,939.12 | $6,839.97 | $1,900.85 | 38.49% |
| MM Michelle McCarthy Vantage Financial Partners LLC | 3,360 | $521,203.2 | $204,792 | -$316,411.2 | -60.71% |
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ProShares Ultra Silver Profile
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
Overview
The outlined fund is an investment entity that primarily targets achieving its investment objective through the allocation of funds into a diverse array of financial instruments. These instruments include, but are not limited to, swap agreements, futures contracts, forward contracts, and option contracts, all based on a specific benchmark. The fund’s investment focus does not involve direct investment in commodities. Instead, it leverages various financial contracts to potentially gain from market movements. The choice and combination of financial instruments are subject to change daily at the discretion of the Sponsor, highlighting a flexible approach to fund management and adaptation to market conditions.
Products and Services
- Swap Agreements
- Futures Contracts
- Forward Contracts
- Option Contracts
Swap agreements are a type of financial contract through which two parties agree to exchange the cash flows or liabilities from two different financial instruments. This tool is often used to manage risk, speculate on changes in the market, or gain access to additional assets or markets without needing direct ownership.
Futures contracts are standardized legal agreements to buy or sell something at a predetermined price at a specific time in the future. They are commonly used for hedging risk or for speculative endeavors on the future price of an asset.
Similar to futures, forward contracts are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a future date for a price that is determined today. However, unlike futures, forwards are not traded on exchanges and are instead customized agreements between two parties. This customization allows for more flexibility in terms of contract terms but also introduces counterparty risk.
Option contracts give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call option) or sell (put option) an asset at an agreed-upon price before a certain date. Options are used for hedging, speculation, or to leverage an investment. They can provide the potential for high returns while limiting the loss to the premium paid for the option.
