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Should I Use Double or Triple ETFs?
Double or triple ETFs can be very volatile investments, so an investor should be aware of the risks involved.
By using future contracts to gain maximum leverage, ETFs known as Double or Triple ETFs offer magnified exposure to specific indices. Double and triple ETFs provide double or triple returns, but also incur double or triple losses.
For this reason, double and triple ETFs are an extremely risky investment, Day traders and institutional investors make use of these products as short-term hedging strategies or speculative bets.
People generally do not hold these positions for more than two days or so at a time; they compound daily and the position can quickly become untenable. If you intend to invest in these products, make sure you have a game plan.
What are Double and Triple ETFs?
What’s Better: ETFs or Mutual Funds?
How often do I need to rebalance my portfolio?
There are different methods and theories about rebalancing, and the answer is basically “it depends.” There’s no set rule
If I Want to Establish a SIMPLE IRA, Do I Have to Establish One For All Owners of My Business?
Only employees must be included in SIMPLE IRAs
How is a 457 Plan Different From a 401(k)?
A 457 is only slightly different than a 401(k), but the differences can be important
What are My 401(k) Investment Options?
401(k)s can offer many options for investment, but they generally only offer 15 or fewer in each plan
How Much Money Will I Need to Get Started Investing?
First things first, accumulate six months’ of cash as emergency savings. Then you can start investing
What is a Mortgage?
A mortgage is a debt instrument typically used as a finance mechanism to purchase real estate
What is Accounting Profit?
Profit is a term that is synonymous with earnings and net income, it is basically what is left of revenue after expenses
B/B2 — credit rating
B2/B ratings are the 15th ratings down the scale from the top. A bond in the B range has about a 20% chance of defaulting
What is Lifestyle Inflation?
Lifestyle inflation is the tendency of people to increase their spending and standard of living along with any $ raises
What is Mortgage Interest Deduction?
Mortgage Interest Deductions are allowable income tax deductions that equal the amount of mortgage payments in a year