Ryan Freund

FINRA to Raise Leveraged ETF Margin Requirements

If one was using leverage with leveraged products, then they'll suffer some. But most are fine with the 3x leverage these products have built in. In my view, you should never use leverage above and beyond the 3x, and most people shouldn't even do that. But they are good trading tools for professionals.

Leveraged ETF Ban Spreading Like the Flu

I can't believe how many times I've had to say this, but here it is again:

These are not only daytrading vehicles. They're trend trading vehicles. If a trader believes the market will trend one way, these can work over days/weeks/months/years as long as the trend is solidly defined.

Please, people, come to your senses and understand this.

Understanding Triple Leveraged ETFs

It all depends on the long-term trend. If the long-term trend is upwards, FAS is terrific. If the long-term trend is down, FAZ is terrific. Sideways markets are what kill these two.