Download or read book Performance of the Leveraged and Inverse ETFs and Their Multiples written by Yi-Ting Chiang and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Leveraged Exchange Traded Funds written by Peter Miu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds (LETFs) are publicly-traded funds that promise to provide daily returns that are in a multiple (positive or negative) of the returns on an index. To meet that promise, the funds use leverage, which is typically obtained through derivatives such as futures contracts, forward contracts, and total-return swaps. As of the end of 2012, there were over 250 LETFs in North America with total assets of approximately $32.24 billion. While the amount of assets held by these funds is still small, their popularity continues to grow as their trading volume is significantly larger and much more dynamic than traditional, non-leveraged ETFs. This comprehensive guide to LETFs provides high-level practitioners and researchers with a detailed reference tool for navigating the market and making informed investment decisions. Written from a measured analytical perspective, Miu and Charupat use clear and concise explanations of all important aspects of LETFs, focusing on such key elements as structure, pricing, performance, regulations, taxation, and trading strategies. The first two chapters set the stage for the book by identifying exactly what LETFs are and how they are regulated. The following chapters then look to bridge theory with practice to dive deep into the mechanics, portfolio rebalancing techniques, and daily compounding effects that make investing in these funds so lucrative.

Download or read book The Influences of the Market Sentiment on Tracking Performance of the Leveraged and Inverse ETF written by Chen-fu Lee and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study takes Taiwan's leveraged ETF and inverse ETF as object of study to track the difference of performance under different market sentiment compared with traditional ETF. In order to objectively define the state of market sentiment, the two-section threshold autoregressive (TAR) method is used to estimate panic index, and market sentiment is divided into two states, pessimistic and optimistic, to observe the difference in tracking performance under different market sentiment. In addition, considering the occurrence of Sino-US trade war and the structural changes and impacts of the global economy, the threshold values of the two periods before and after the trade war are estimated to capture the threshold effects that vary from time to time based on the starting date of the Sino-US trade war. In view of the structural changes and impacts of the Sino-US trade war on the global economy, this paper also tests the referential value of VIX as an indicator of market sentiment response and price discovery. Secondly, different from traditional ETF which directly holds the target commodities to copy profits and losses, leverage ETF and inverse ETF build leverage by investing in derivative commodities such as futures to track holdings in the spot market and futures market. The trading system, liquidity and investors' operational needs are different, which will affect the tracking ability of ETF. Therefore, this paper uses DCC-GARCH model to detect whether there is asymmetric relationship between various ETF and the tracking target market, and incorporates the mentioned threshold differences into the model, hoping to understand the changes in tracking performance by capturing the changes in dynamic correlation coefficients. In addition, this paper also discusses the differences of correlation coefficient and tracking error between ETF and its tracking target in different major economic events, which can be used as a reference for investors to avoid risks when they expect the market to fall. The empirical results show that the poor tracking performance of leveraged ETF and inverse ETF results in an asymmetric inverse relationship between trading volume and return, and the tracking error is taken as the reference basis for investors to buy and hold ETF, which may lead to investment decision errors. After the Sino-US trade war, due to changes in economic structure, the market volatility and expectation panic has increased, worsening the tracking performance of traditional ETF and leveraged ETF. The panic index has no threshold effect after the Sino-US trade war and cannot effectively reflect the emotional state of the market. Moreover, it has no price discovery ability under high fluctuation. After taking into consideration the event factors, this paper finds that the tracking performance of traditional ETF shows significant differences and the impact of financial events on tracking errors is significantly greater than monetary policy, economic structural changes and non-financial events.

Download or read book Quantum Fading Strategies for Leveraged and Inverse ETFs written by Andreas Cseh and published by Anchor Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suppose the market is going to ‘crash’. What would you do? The most common answer would probably be: Sell what you have and get out of it. However, what if you have nothing to sell? A couple of years ago, simple investors would have said: ‘Stay on the sidelines’. The sophisticated and professionals always had plenty of avenues, such as shorting the stock, buying put options or selling naked calls. The gap was narrowed with the arrival of leveraged and inverse ETFs. These allow even novice investors to short the market in a less risky way. Traditional ETFs track an index or basket in a one-for-one approach, basically they are managed passively. In contrast, leveraged and inverse ETFs are intraday traded, and shouldn’t be confused with more-vanilla ETFs. Leveraged ETFs require active management which involves the borrowing of funds to purchase additional shares (bullish LETFs) or the short-selling (bearish LETFs) and the rebalance of the position on a daily basis. At present, most levered ETFs are either 2X, 3X, -2X, or 3X, and therefore they give investors the possibility to earn two or three times (and loose two or three times) the daily return of a simple long or short position in the index. These levered ETFs have leverage (borrowing) built into their structure, thus eliminating the need for investors to do their own borrowing (margin, futures, swaps etc.) or short-selling. But, the leveraging process is built to achieve an objective quite different from that of the simple and classical ETF.

Download or read book Leveraged ETFs and CPPI Type Strategy written by Philippe Bertrand and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leveraged and inverse ETFs are designed to achieve a multiple exposure (positive or negative, e.g., 2x or -2x) of some index returns on a daily basis. Recently, some controversy surrounding leveraged ETFs has appeared in the U.S. market and focused mainly on the performance results delivered by these products over extended periods of time.In France unlike in the U.S., among the first of these leveraged funds were managed with a slightly modified Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance (CPPI) strategy. Examples include SGAM ETF Leveraged CAC 40 and SGAM ETF Bear CAC 40 launched on the 19th of October 2005 by SGAM Alternative Investment.In this paper, we will derive derive an analytical expression for the value process of a leveraged ETF analyzed as a constant allocation portfolio strategy and then analyze its properties. Then, we establish a CPPI equivalence result and give the value formula for a static leverage strategy. We then propose some comparisons between Leveraged and SGAM portfolio strategy. We first derive an analytic expression in discrete time for the SGAM portfolio value then we conduct some comparison by the mean of Monte Carlo simulations. Finally, we present an empirical study of the SGAM fund and of a CAC 40 LETF issued by Lyxor to highlight their distinct behavior and performance.

Download or read book The Performance of Leveraged and Inverse Leveraged Exchange Traded Funds written by Brian J. Henderson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We document significant abnormal daily returns to leveraged and inverse leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Abnormal returns are positive for leveraged funds and negative to inverse leveraged funds, and the magnitude increases in the absolute value of the leverage multiple. We propose and test a model linking the abnormal return performance to transactions costs associated with the frequent (daily) rebalancing necessary to maintain target exposures as well as other costs including the swap financing costs and the cost to borrow in the lending market. In the full cross-section, the results suggest funding costs associated with achieving leverage impact returns negatively (positively) for leveraged (inverse leveraged) funds. Capitalizing on a key institutional feature, analysis of pairs of mirror funds reveals transactions costs associated with the maintenance of daily leverage multiples meaningfully impact fund returns. The results are also consistent with inverse leveraged funds bearing the cost-to-borrow to the benefit of the leveraged (long) funds.

Download or read book The ETFs Handbook written by David Stevenson and published by Harriman House Limited. This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exchange Traded Funds have revolutionised investing. Thanks to ETFs, investors now have the world at their fingertips and can invest in everything, from commodities to countries to currencies. But are investors using these funds effectively? And where do ETFs go from here? This books starts with an overview of the current wonderful world of ETFs, including an analysis of how the industry is changing for both providers and investors. Then, in a series of essays, it covers recent key developments, including: smart beta ETFs, which are preaching the gospel of factor investing, fixed income ETFs, which are making bond markets available to everyone, environmental and social governance funds, which try to humanise investing, and robo-advisors, which use ETFs to automate portfolio construction. These developments are put into context, showing why ETF sponsors are changing the rules of the game and how the many and varied investors that use ETFs are taking to them. In the final section, the book offers a series of model ETF portfolios, showing how investors can use ETFs to build effective portfolios. The book concludes with the Top101 - a subjective selection of the top ETFs across all asset classes that investors should consider when building an ETF portfolio.

Download or read book Leveraged Exchange Traded Funds written by Peter Miu and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds (LETFs) are publicly-traded funds that promise to provide daily returns that are in a multiple (positive or negative) of the returns on an index. To meet that promise, the funds use leverage, which is typically obtained through derivatives such as futures contracts, forward contracts, and total-return swaps. As of the end of 2012, there were over 250 LETFs in North America with total assets of approximately $32.24 billion. While the amount of assets held by these funds is still small, their popularity continues to grow as their trading volume is significantly larger and much more dynamic than traditional, non-leveraged ETFs. This comprehensive guide to LETFs provides high-level practitioners and researchers with a detailed reference tool for navigating the market and making informed investment decisions. Written from a measured analytical perspective, Miu and Charupat use clear and concise explanations of all important aspects of LETFs, focusing on such key elements as structure, pricing, performance, regulations, taxation, and trading strategies. The first two chapters set the stage for the book by identifying exactly what LETFs are and how they are regulated. The following chapters then look to bridge theory with practice to dive deep into the mechanics, portfolio rebalancing techniques, and daily compounding effects that make investing in these funds so lucrative.

Download or read book Research Handbook on Shadow Banking written by Iris H.-Y. Chiu and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Handbook on Shadow Banking brings together a range of international experts to discuss shadow banking activities, the purposes they serve, the risks they pose to the financial system and implications for regulators and the regulatory perimeter. Including discussions specific to the UK, European Union, US, China and Singapore, this book offers high level and theoretical perspectives on shadow banking and regulatory risks, as well as more detailed explorations of specific markets in shadow banking.

Download or read book Market Microstructure written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Portfolio Management in Practice Volume 2 written by CFA Institute and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the latest essential resource on asset allocation for students and investment professionals. Part of the CFA Institute’s three-volume Portfolio Management in Practice series, Asset Allocation offers a deep, comprehensive ­treatment of the asset allocation process and the underlying theories and markets that support it. As the second volume in the series, Asset Allocation meets the needs of both graduate-level students focused on finance and industry professionals looking to become more dynamic investors. Filled with the insights and industry knowledge of the CFA Institute’s subject matter experts, Asset Allocation effectively blends theory and practice while helping the reader expand their skillsets in key areas of interest. This volume provides complete coverage on the following topics: Setting capital market expectations to support the asset allocation process Principles and processes in the asset allocation process, including handling ESG-integration and client-specific constraints Allocation beyond the traditional asset classes to include allocation to alternative investments The role of exchange-traded funds can play in implementing investment strategies An integrative case study in portfolio management involving a university endowment To further enhance your understanding of tools and techniques explored in Asset Allocation, don’t forget to pick up the Portfolio Management in Practice, Volume 2: Asset Allocation Workbook. The workbook is the perfect companion resource containing learning outcomes, summary overview sections, and challenging practice questions that align chapter-by-chapter with the main text.

Download or read book Understanding the Risk of Investing with ETFs and Why They Still Beat Mutual Funds written by Jeffrey Feldman and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-09-13 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Three Paths to Profitable Investing: Using ETFs in Healthcare, Infrastructure, and the Environment to Grow Your Assets (9780137054268) by Jeffrey Feldman and Andrew Hyman. Available in print and digital formats. Systematically evaluate the risks of ETFs, so you can use them more safely and profitably. Despite their advantages, ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are not risk free. No investment is. However, understanding the risks that are particular to ETFs helps investors prepare for unforeseen events and build their portfolios. The first risk to understand is index risk. ETFs are designed to match an index and are passive investments.

Download or read book Are Concerns About Leveraged Etfs Overblown written by Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Board and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds seek to track a multiple of the performance of an underlying index, commodity, currency, or some other benchmark over a specified time frame, which is usually one day. These products have been heavily criticized based on the belief that they exacerbate volatility in financial markets. Commentators have referred to them as "weapons of mass destruction" and claim that they pose "serious threats to market stability" because they "have turned the market into a casino on steroids." Others have claimed that leveraged ETFs "could send volatility through the roof, and prices through the floor." It appears as though policy makers are also concerned about these products, as the Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a moratorium on approving excemtive requests for new leveraged and inverse ETFs.

Download or read book Beyond Smart Beta written by Gökhan Kula and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into ETFs for smarter investing and a weatherproof portfolio Beyond Smart Beta is the investor's complete guide to index investing, with deep analysis, expert clarification and smart strategies for active portfolio management. From the general to the obscure, this book digs into every aspect of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) including ETCs and ETNs to break down the jargon and provide accessible guidance on utilising the indices as part of a more productive investment strategy. Succinct explanations of terms and concepts help you better grasp ETP anatomy, mechanics and practices, while examples, charts and graphs provide quick visual reference for total understanding. The expert author team examines the risks and benefits associated with various indexing approaches, sharing critical review of next-generation methods to help you make well-informed investment decisions. ETFs provide a solid foundation within mature and well-researched markets, allowing investors to focus on areas where active management has the potential to reap higher returns. This book shows you how to take full advantage of the growth of this market to strengthen your portfolio for the long term. Assess the current landscape and the anatomy of ETFs/ETPs Understand ETP handling, costs, trading, and investment Evaluate the pros and cons of next-generation indexing approaches Avoid risk while incorporating indices into an active portfolio management strategy Index concepts have evolved from basic, passive investments through Smart Beta, and are evolving into a third generation of products that will quickly become an important element of investor portfolios. Key benefits have propelled ETFs to surpass hedge funds in global capital, and the growth shows no sign of slowing. Beyond Smart Beta provides a primer for investors seeking to understand — and take advantage of — these lucrative new products.

Download or read book Regulation of Money Managers written by Tamar Frankel and published by Wolters Kluwer. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 4826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Regulation of Money Managers (with the original subtitle: The Investment Company Act and The Investment Advisers Act) was published in 1978 and 1980. The Second Edition, subtitled Mutual Funds and Advisers, was published in 2001 and has been annually updated since then. It is a comprehensive and exhaustive treatise on investment management regulation. The treatise covers federal and state statutes, their legislative history, common law, judicial decisions, rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, staff reports, and other publications dealing with investment advisers and investment companies. The treatise touches on other financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, and pension funds. The work also discusses the economic, business, and theoretical aspects of the investment management industry and their effects on the law and on policy. The treatise contains detailed analysis of the history and development of the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act. It examines the definitions in the Acts, including the concept of ‘‘investment adviser,’’ ‘‘affiliates,’’ and ‘‘interested persons.’’ It outlines the duties of investment company directors, the independent directors, and other fiduciaries of investment companies. The treatise deals with the SEC’s enforcement powers and private parties’ rights of action.

Download or read book A Comprehensive Guide to Exchange Traded Funds ETFs written by Joanne M. Hill and published by CFA Institute Research Foundation. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become in their 25-year history one of the fastest growing segments of the investment management business. These funds provide liquid access to virtually every financial market and allow large and small investors to build institutional-caliber portfolios. Yet, their management fees are significantly lower than those typical of mutual funds. High levels of transparency in ETFs for holdings and investment strategy help investors evaluate an ETF’s potential returns and risks. This book covers the evolution of ETFs as products and in their uses in investment strategies. It details how ETFs work, their unique investment and trading features, their regulatory structure, how they are used in tactical and strategic portfolio management in a broad range of asset classes, and how to evaluate them individually.

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