Let me answer your question. Leveraged ETFs are subject to value erosion over time. In other words, they slowly decay, losing their value, even if underlying index goes sideways. By going long, you will have time decay working against you. By shorting, you will get benefits of the favorable market movements and time decay.
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Let me answer your question. Leveraged ETFs are subject to value erosion over time. In other words, they slowly decay, losing their value, even if underlying index goes sideways. By going long, you will have time decay working against you. By shorting, you will get benefits of the favorable market movements and time decay.