Guide to the S&P 500 ETF Investing

The S&P 500 remains resilient in 2026 on AI-led earnings strength, but elevated valuations and geopolitical risks warrant caution.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 9, 2026

Inverse Equity ETFs Poised to Gain as Middle East Conflicts Drag On

Inverse ETFs like SH and SPDN could benefit as Middle-East tensions and rising volatility keep U.S. markets under pressure.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 20, 2026

ProShares Short S&P500: Resist The Temptation

The ProShares Short S&P500 (SH) is highlighted as an unattractive vehicle for betting against the S&P 500. Short-term market shocks, like crude oil's March spike, may tempt investors to use SH, but such moves are rarely profitable long-term. Profits from SH are more likely due to luck than skill and tend to reverse to losses over time.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 10, 2026

Analysts Boost S&P 500 Target: ETFs in Focus

Many analysts are making bullish calls on the S&P 500 target due to earnings, AI and U.S. growth. This has put the focus on VOO, IVV, SPY and SPMO.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2025

4 Factors That Could Boost S&P 500 Even Further in 2026

AI momentum, strong earnings, resilient U.S. economy, and likely Fed rate cuts could keep fueling the S&P 500 rally, benefiting ETFs like VOO, SPY and IVV.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 4, 2025

SH: Seasonality Points Towards A Tactical Trade

The ProShares Short S&P500 ETF (SH) is an inverse fund, producing -1x of the daily performance of the S&P 500. Seasonal weakness in the S&P 500, especially in September/October and post-election years, can create tactical opportunities for SH. Successful SH trading requires clear entry and exit points; holding without a plan can result in losses.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2025

Top 3 Inverse ETFs to Build Your Portfolio

Key Points in This Article: Inverse ETFs are investment vehicles designed to deliver daily returns opposite to a specific index, using derivatives like futures to hedge against market declines or capitalize on bearish trends.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 9, 2025

SH Can Provide Investors Inverse Risk To The Market

SH offers a 1x inverse daily performance of the S&P 500, making it suitable for hedging against short-term market volatility. SH is less prone to value decay than heavily leveraged inverse ETFs, allowing for longer holding periods, but is not ideal for long-term bearish bets. Geopolitical risks and upcoming trade policy deadlines could trigger market volatility, presenting tactical opportunities to use SH.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 26, 2025

3 Best Inverse ETFs to Profit in a Market Crash

The SH and PSQ ETFs provide simple inverse exposure to major U.S. market indexes.

24/7 Wall Street • May 22, 2025

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