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Five Good ETF Ideas That Have Yet to Catch On

The Nasdaq-100 is not an "odd" index. It's comprised of the 100 largest Nasdaq-listed companies. The ArcaTech 100 is not comparable. It's sector-specific and QQQQ is exchange-specific. Your criticism is equivalent to faulting DIA for holding only the Dow 30 and then suggesting that IYW is a better pick.

Avoid Options on Inverse Index ETFs

I've seen decent spreads on the QID and SDS options (0.05 - 0.10 at or near the money) and used the puts to make (small) bullish directional bets. Nice way to get some solid leverage.