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ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 (FXP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: FXP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -35.64% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.42 | 52 Weeks Range 10.17 - 32.04 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.17 - 32.04 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50
ETF Overview
Overview
ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 (FXP) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the FTSE China 50 Index. It provides leveraged exposure to declines in large-cap Chinese stocks.
Reputation and Reliability
ProShares is a well-known issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, with a reputation for offering sophisticated investment tools.
Management Expertise
ProShares has a specialized management team with experience in structured products and leveraged strategies.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide daily investment results that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the FTSE China 50 Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a leveraged inverse strategy, seeking to deliver twice the opposite of the daily return of the FTSE China 50 Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds financial instruments designed to create leveraged inverse exposure, such as swap agreements, futures contracts, and other derivatives.
Market Position
Market Share: FXP's market share is relatively small due to the niche nature of leveraged inverse ETFs targeting specific indices.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 58380000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- YINN
- CHAU
- CHIX
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes ETFs providing direct or leveraged exposure to Chinese equities, both long and short. FXP distinguishes itself with its leveraged inverse strategy, targeting short-term declines. A disadvantage would be tracking error over longer periods due to daily rebalancing.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance is highly dependent on the FTSE China 50 Index's movement; expect amplified losses when the index rises.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF aims to deliver -2x the daily performance of the FTSE China 50 Index, so its benchmark comparison focuses on tracking this multiple.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume for FXP indicates reasonable liquidity, though potentially lower than broader market ETFs.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread for FXP reflects liquidity and market demand for inverse China exposure.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators in China, global trade tensions, and investor sentiment towards Chinese equities significantly impact FXP's performance.
Growth Trajectory
Growth is contingent on investors' desire to hedge or profit from potential declines in the Chinese equity market; strategy changes are unlikely given its defined objective.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FXP's competitive advantage lies in its leveraged inverse exposure to the FTSE China 50, providing a specialized tool for short-term tactical investors. It offers a simple way to implement short Chinese equity strategy. The daily reset feature provides defined exposure. However, it is prone to volatility decay over longer periods.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FXP exhibits high volatility due to its leveraged nature and inverse strategy.
Market Risk
FXP faces market risk related to the performance of Chinese equities; political and regulatory changes in China also present risks.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
FXP is suitable for sophisticated, short-term investors seeking to hedge or profit from anticipated declines in Chinese large-cap stocks.
Market Risk
FXP is best suited for active traders with a high-risk tolerance; it is generally not appropriate for long-term investors due to the effects of compounding and volatility decay.
Summary
ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 (FXP) is a leveraged inverse ETF designed for short-term trading strategies focused on declines in the FTSE China 50 Index. It aims to deliver twice the inverse of the daily performance of the index, making it a high-risk, high-reward investment vehicle. Due to its leveraged nature and daily rebalancing, it is susceptible to volatility decay and should not be held for extended periods. It is suitable only for sophisticated investors with a strong understanding of leveraged inverse products.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ProShares website
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Invest at your own risk.
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 UltraShort FTSE China 50
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The index is designed to measure the performance of the 50 largest and most liquid companies that are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain inverse leveraged exposure to at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics. The fund is non-diversified.
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