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05/11/2021

While the mechanics of using short equity ETFs are much different than using futures and matching the hedged positions are not precise, buying a short ETF provides easy access as a means to the end. That is, the share price of the inverse fund will increase in value if the stock market falls, and the increase in value can help offset losses suffered by stocks within the portfolio.

05/11/2021

ETFs like ProShares Short S&P500 (SH) and ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 (SPXU) move inversely to the S&P 500 Index and can be used in lieu of futures contracts to take short positions in the general stock market, making these positions simpler, cheaper, and more liquid.34

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Investors often use futures and options to hedge their positions in stocks and bonds. One of the most common and actively traded tools for the equity market, for example, are S&P 500 Index futures, which are used widely by large institutions, including pension funds, mutual funds, and active traders.

01/11/2021

Shares of The Kroger Co. (KR) sold off more than 4% on Friday after Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) announced plans to open "dozens" of grocery stores in major American cities. The initiative will offer "products at lower price points" than wholly owned Whole Foods while cutting into market share at rivals that also include Dow component Walmart Inc. (WMT), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Target Corporation (TGT) and Dollar General Corporation (DG).

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