The Only 2 Inverse ETFs to Play a Stock Market Correction

Inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs) captivate certain investors with their promise of profiting from market declines, offering a hedge against downturns or a speculative bet on falling prices.

24/7 Wall Street • May 22, 2025

DOG: An Inverse Non-Levered Bet On The Dow Jones Industrial Average

The ProShares Short Dow30 ETF (DOG) provides a way to profit from declines in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ideal for short-term trades or hedges. DOG aims for -1x daily inverse exposure to the DJIA, using derivatives and U.S. Treasury bills, but isn't suited for long-term investments due to compounding effects. DOG's low expense ratio of 0.95% and simpler approach compared to leveraged inverse ETFs make it a less risky option for bearish investors.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 10, 2024

1 Simple ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid Like the Plague

Generally, ETFs can be a simple, low-cost way to gain exposure to the market -- but that's not always the case. The ProShares Short Dow30 ETF is not a fit for long-term investors, considering its high fees and bearish strategy.

The Motley Fool • Jul 14, 2024

DOG: A Safe Hedging Instrument, But It May Sometimes Surprise You

ProShares Short Dow30 ETF is a popular instrument for shorting the Dow Jones Index. The DOG ETF seeks daily results that correspond to the inverse performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. DOG experiences drift like leveraged ETFs, especially in volatile times.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 27, 2023

Don't Bet Against Progress

Shorting or hedging against companies driving innovation and growth in the US stock markets is not a viable long-term strategy. Historical trends suggest that bear markets are relatively short-lived, and positive trends in the market indicate potential long-term growth for large firms and disruptive innovators. ETFs that bet against innovation and growth are likely to underperform their benchmarks in the long term. It is better to invest in stocks of innovative firms and funds tracking major indexes.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 1, 2023

Skeptical About the Market? 3 ETFs to Profit From a Downturn.

While CNBC personality Jim Cramer likes to say there's a bull market somewhere, it just might be easier to be a bear, which brings us to the topic of best ETFs to buy for pessimists. After all, one of the beautiful characteristics of the capital market is that you don't have to go long to make money.

InvestorPlace • Aug 15, 2023

DOG: Profit From Declines In The Dow Jones Industrials, Not Just Yet

DOG has a simple mission: make money when the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) declines in price. This ETF is one of several that essentially short major stock indexes. Importantly, as with the others focus on, DOG does not use leverage to achieve its objective.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 18, 2023

DOG: This ETF Might Be Your Best Friend In A Bear Market

DOG is a convenient, efficient way to profit from a decline in the price of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The DOG ETF aims to deliver the exact opposite performance of the Dow each day.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 1, 2022

Bearish ETF Strategies to Hedge Against the Fed Outlook

As traders readjust for a more bearish outlook in the wake of the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, exchange traded fund investors could turn to inverse or short alternative strategies to hedge further market risks. For instance, traders funneled $154.

ETF Trends • Aug 31, 2022

Summer Rally Ended? Inverse ETFs to Tap

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 640 points on Monday, marking its worst day since June.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 23, 2022