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ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 (FXP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/14/2025: 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 -35.66% | 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 07/14/2025 |
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 inverse exposure to large-cap Chinese companies.
Reputation and Reliability
ProShares is a well-known issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, with a reputation for providing specialized investment tools.
Management Expertise
ProShares has a dedicated team experienced in managing leveraged and inverse ETFs, requiring sophisticated risk management and trading strategies.
Investment Objective
Goal
To deliver two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the FTSE China 50 Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF uses derivatives, such as swap agreements, to achieve its leveraged inverse exposure to the FTSE China 50 Index.
Composition Primarily holds financial instruments designed to produce the desired leveraged inverse return, including swaps and other derivatives.
Market Position
Market Share: FXPu2019s market share in the leveraged inverse China ETF sector is relatively small, with its primary focus on providing a highly specific leveraged inverse exposure.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 33998478
Competitors
Key Competitors
- YINN
- CHAU
- FXI
- MCHI
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes both direct leveraged/inverse competitors and broader China-focused ETFs. FXP offers a specific short-term, leveraged inverse strategy. It's advantageous for short-term hedging but can suffer from volatility decay.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies significantly due to the leveraged inverse nature. Data should be sourced from financial websites. Example: ["1-Year Return (%)": -2.3], ["3-Year Return (%)": -10.5], ["5-Year Return (%)": -35.0]
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared to -2x the daily performance of the FTSE China 50 Index. However, due to compounding, long-term performance will likely deviate.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
Average trading volume is moderate but can vary significantly based on market conditions and investor interest.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can fluctuate, but its reasonable on average indicating decent liquidity.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Influenced by Chinese economic data, global market sentiment, trade tensions, and regulatory changes in China.
Growth Trajectory
Growth trajectory is highly dependent on short-term market volatility and investor demand for inverse exposure to Chinese equities; strategy and holdings remain relatively consistent.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FXP offers a specialized tool for sophisticated investors seeking short-term, leveraged inverse exposure to the FTSE China 50 Index. Its primary advantage is providing a straightforward way to bet against the index's daily performance. However, the leveraged nature of the ETF results in volatility decay, which diminishes the long term value. Its daily rebalancing and leverage makes it useful for short-term tactical positioning but risky for buy and hold.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FXP exhibits very high volatility due to its leveraged inverse nature. Expect significant price swings.
Market Risk
High market risk due to its concentration in Chinese equities and the use of leverage, which amplifies both gains and losses. Compounding risk can lead to unexpected results when holding long term.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Sophisticated investors with a high-risk tolerance seeking short-term hedging or speculative opportunities. Investors who understand the complexities of leveraged inverse ETFs.
Market Risk
Suitable for active traders with a short-term horizon, not recommended for long-term investors due to the effects of compounding and volatility decay.
Summary
ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 (FXP) provides leveraged inverse exposure to the FTSE China 50 Index. It is a high-risk, high-reward ETF best suited for short-term tactical trading or hedging strategies. Due to volatility decay, compounding effects, and high expense ratio, it is not suitable for long-term investors. Its performance relies heavily on short term movements of the index and investors need a thorough understanding of leveraged ETF mechanisms.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ProShares.com
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual risk tolerance and due diligence. Leveraged and inverse ETFs are complex instruments and carry significant 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
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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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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