Short ETFs
ETF Channel Staff
Before exchange traded funds became popular, investors who thought the markets were overvalued had to short
individual securities or complicated option contracts not often available through your average broker. With these investment
choices, the investor faces higher transaction costs and much more risk. Since ETFs became more popular over the past few
years, short ETFs have sprung up, allowing your average investor to hedge their portfolio and take advantage of trends in the
markets. Investors have available to them dozens of short ETFs, including the Proshares Short S&P 500 Fund (SH) and the
Proshares Short Basic Materials ETF (SBM).
Short ETFs by Category:
Asia - Short
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Commodities - Short
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Currencies - Short
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Emerging Markets - Short
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Energy - Short
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Europe - Short
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Financial - Short
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Global - Short
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Government Debt - Short
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Health - Short
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India - Short
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Metals - Short
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Real Estate - Short
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Retail - Short
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South America - Short »
Technology - Short »