Caution: S&P 500 Is Nearing The Old Highs, Be Prepared

The S&P 500 is approaching previous highs, prompting caution due to historical tendencies for pullbacks at such levels. Sharp recent rallies and a low VIX suggest market complacency, increasing the risk of a short-term retreat before new highs are reached.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 1, 2025

AXS Investments Loads Up on 213,000 SQQQ Shares

Acquired 213,447 shares, estimated at ~$3.25 million based on the quarterly average price as of Q3 2025 Transaction value represents 1.4% of 13F reportable assets under management Post-trade stake: 213,447 shares valued at $3.25 million The position accounts for 1.4% of fund AUM, placing it outside the fund's top five holdings

The Motley Fool • Nov 6, 2025

SQQQ: A Strategy For A Nasdaq At Its Highs

ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ ETF is an ultrashort ETF with inverse leverage (-3x) on the Nasdaq-100. It is not a hedge instrument: it is not suitable for passive inclusion in a portfolio due to the inverse leverage decay effect. However, it can be used as a trading tool, but even here, decay plays negatively, especially in contrarian strategies or after a Nasdaq-100 dump.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 11, 2025

SQQQ: Smart Play For Protecting The Technology Focused Investment

ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ ETF remains a preferred hedge for technology-heavy portfolios amid rising market concentration and volatility. I maintain a HOLD rating on SQQQ, continuing to use both shares and options for portfolio protection despite its short-term nature. SQQQ is particularly effective for hedging against high-yield option income ETFs like GPIQ, with inverse effects amplified during volatile periods.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 27, 2025

How To Profit From AI Correction: 5 Defensive Plays And 4 Sectors Set To Surge

The artificial intelligence sector is showing critical warning signs that suggest a significant correction may be approaching. Recent market analysis reveals that AI stocks, particularly the “Magnificent Seven,” have been making lower highs since December 2024, diverging from broader market performance – a pattern that historically precedes major corrections.

Benzinga • Sep 25, 2025

AI Fatigue Hits Tech Biggies: Inverse ETFs in Focus

AI stocks stumbled this week, short sellers won big. Inverse ETFs like SQQQ, TECS, BERZ & QID shone as investors hedged against the AI trade.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 21, 2025

Inflation Risks Rising But SQQQ Is Not A Hedge

Markets are showing resilience, but subtle shifts suggest inflation risks are rising and could trigger volatility in the second half of the year. Recent labor market strength and new fiscal policies are likely to fuel inflation, with CPI expected to approach 4% by year-end. Despite inflation concerns, I see little reason to short QQQ or use SQQQ now, as the risks and timing requirements are too high.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 14, 2025

SQQQ vs. SPXS: Which Inverse ETF Is a Better Buy?

The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares ETF (SPXS) is comparatively less risky but may offer less reward.

24/7 Wall Street • May 23, 2025

5 Most Heavily Traded ETFs of the Past 3 Months

We have highlighted five ETFs that have seen higher average volumes over the past three months.

Zacks Investment Research • May 20, 2025

SQQQ: Don't Go Short This Market

Despite fundamental and technical reasons to short the market, it's best not to short the ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ ETF currently. SQQQ has declined about 20% since the initial recommendation, highlighting the difficulty of timing the market correctly. The market can rise for numerous unpredictable reasons, making it risky to bet against it.

Seeking Alpha • May 15, 2025