Summary
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ProShares RAFI Long/Short Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP John Peralta Roof Eidam Maycock Peralta LLC | 23,515 | $991 | $991 | - | - |
| AB Anthony Bruccoleri Equitable Holdings Inc. | 31,210 | $1,078 | $1,078 | - | - |
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ProShares RAFI Long/Short Profile
| - Industry | - Sector | - CEO | ARCA Exchange | 74347X310 CUSIP |
| United States Country | - Employees | 23 Mar 2022 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
The fund represents an innovative investment strategy that seeks to mirror the performance of a specific index through a combination of long and short equity positions. In this strategy, "long" positions are those where the investor owns shares of a company, betting on their value increasing over time. Conversely, short positions involve borrowing shares to sell at the current market price, with the hope of repurchasing them at a lower price, thereby profiting from the difference. The index in question is unique in its approach to balance, allocating equal dollar amounts to both long and short positions upon each rebalancing act. This methodology aims to offer a nuanced portfolio strategy that isn't purely reliant on market growth, enabling potential profit or protection against market downturns. It's important to note that this fund is non-diversified, meaning it may invest a larger portion of its assets in fewer issuers, which can lead to higher volatility and risk.
Products and Services
- Long Equity Positions
This product focuses on investing in equity securities with the expectation that their market price will rise over time. It embodies the traditional investment philosophy of buying low and selling high. By holding a mix of carefully selected securities, the fund aims to benefit from the overall growth of the stock market or specific sectors anticipated to outperform.
- Short Equity Positions
In contrast, this approach involves borrowing stock expected to decline in value to sell it at the current market price. Later, the investor can buy back the stock at a lower price, return the shares to the lender, and pocket the difference. This strategy can be particularly lucrative during market downturns or for hedging against potential declines in parts of the portfolio expected to underperform.
- Index Tracking
The fund employs a strategy designed to emulate the performance of its benchmark index. This index is unique in that it balances its allocations equally between long and short positions, rebalancing at predefined intervals. By adopting a similar stance, the fund aims to offer investors a unique blend of growth potential and protection against market volatility, irrespective of market direction.
