ProShares Short Russell2000 is a fund that offers investors a way to bet against the performance of small-cap U.S. companies. Managed by ProShare Advisors LLC, this exchange traded fund (ETF) aims to mirror the inverse of the daily results of the Russell 2000 Index. It does this by investing in derivatives like futures and swaps. Essentially, if small-cap stocks go down, this fund aims to go up, making it a strategic choice for those expecting a downturn in this segment of the market.
Inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have exploded in popularity in 2025 and are becoming more prevalent. Not every inverse ETF is worth buying, though, and most investors should probably stay away from them.…
