BZQ Profile
BZQ
(UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped ETF) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF)
that seeks to provide investors with inverse exposure to the Brazilian
equity market. The ETF is managed by ProShares, a global asset
management firm that specializes in ETFs.
As an inverse ETF,
BZQ seeks to provide investors with twice the inverse daily
performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index, which is a benchmark that
tracks the performance of Brazilian equities. This means that if the
Brazilian equity market declines, BZQ should deliver positive returns
to investors.
As of September 2021, the BZQ ETF had total net
assets of around $16 million and was invested in a diversified
portfolio of derivative contracts that provide inverse exposure to the
MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index. The fund's holdings are managed by the
investment professionals at ProShares, who have extensive experience
in managing inverse ETFs.
In terms of performance, BZQ has the
potential to deliver strong returns to investors during periods of
market decline in the Brazilian equity market. However, it is
important to note that inverse ETFs like BZQ are not suitable for all
investors and carry significant risks. These risks include the
potential for losses that exceed the initial investment, high
volatility, and the potential for tracking errors due to market
fluctuations.
Investors should carefully consider their
investment objectives and risk tolerance before investing in BZQ or
any other inverse ETF. Additionally, inverse ETFs are intended to be
short-term trading tools and are not recommended for long-term
i
|
