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

Hedging Your Bets: Inverse Index ETFs Valuable Tools In Any Market

Inverse index ETFs like ProShares Short S&P 500 and ProShares Short Nasdaq-100 can effectively hedge portfolios during market downturns, enhancing long-term returns. Manual technical analysis and proprietary quantitative models can guide strategic use of inverse ETFs, providing protection and potential gains in volatile markets. In bull markets, consider inverse ETFs as short-term hedges. In bear markets, consider reversing the strategy to generate gains from inverse ETFs as long-term positions.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 11, 2025

Can S&P 500 Bounce Back in Q2? ETFs in Focus

As economic concerns and trade tensions mount, strategists are lowering their outlooks for the S&P 500. A Q2 rebound is less likely for the index.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 2, 2025

Trump's Tariffs Shake Markets: ETFs to Watch

President Trump's tariffs unleash a fresh wave of chaos in global markets. Investors should keep an eye on these ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2025