As provider of the one of the largest lineups of ETFs, ProShares enjoys broad coverage in the media. Here's some of what they are saying about ProShares.
Simeon Hyman discusses the pet care investment opportunity in an interview on Yahoo Finance.
Yahoo Finance: (June 14, 2019)
In an interview on Yahoo Finance regarding the pet care industry, Simeon Hyman says themes such as pet parents, premiumization, and humanization of pets, are "very powerful trends." For investors interested in additional pet care investment opportunities he suggests "a basket approach that focuses on the broad opportunity in pet care" such as the ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ), which tracks companies in the pet care industry. See PAWZ performance and holdings. See ONLN holdings.
Barron’s highlights PAWZ in feature on the “booming” pet industry.
Barron's: (June 3, 2019)
Barron’s Jack Hough says the U.S. pet economy is “projected to expand by 3.9% this year to a record $75.4 billion” as spending on products such as pet food, veterinary services, and pet tech increases. He says spending on pet food has increased 4.5% to reach $31.7 billion this year, in part due to millennials “paying premium prices” for pet food. Meanwhile, veterinary care is expected to reach $19 billion this year. In addition, he quotes Simeon Hyman, ProShares’ global investment strategist, who says “there are more pets than children, and spending on pets is growing at double the rate of the economy.” He features the ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ), which offers exposure to companies in the pet care industry. See PAWZ performance and index holdings. (Subscription required for access)
ETF.com features ONLN in an interview with Simeon Hyman on the retail disruption investment opportunity.
ETF.com: (May 15, 2019)
In an interview with ETF.com, Simeon Hyman says while e-commerce is growing rapidly, “we’re still early in the game, which is something investors may not appreciate.” He states that online sales make up only 12% of retail sales worldwide but are expected to jump to around 17-18% by 2021 as more people, especially in emerging markets, gain internet access. For investors interested in the “new retail reality,” he features ONLN, which invests in stores that principally sell online or through other non-store channels such as mobile. In addition, he highlights Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY), “a dedicated short fund designed to benefit from the decline of traditional bricks-and mortar retailers” and ProShares Long/Short Stores ETF (CLIX), which is a “long/short retail ETF to take advantage of this trend.”
ETF Trends says the retail landscape is changing as more shoppers buy online, features ONLN.
ETF Trends: (May 10, 2019)
ETF Trends Todd Shriber says the retail landscape is changing as more consumers rely on the convenience of online shopping and “next-generation” retail ETFs focused on e-commerce, with significant exposure to Amazon, are benefitting. He features ONLN, the first ETF focused on retailers that principally sell online. The fund allocates roughly 25% of its weight to Amazon, and though a large weighting can signal potential concentration risk, Shriber says ONLN’s exposure could continue to benefit investors as shoppers continue to transition away from traditional brick-and-mortar stores. See ONLN holdings and performance.
The Long-Term Allure of Dividends
Kiplinger: (May 1, 2019)
James K. Glassman says that investing in dividend paying stocks is a "terrific strategy," pointing out that the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 10 years. He argues that dividends can "provide a buffer in difficult times," stating that in 2008 the S&P 500 lost 37% while the Dividend Aristocrats lost 21.9%. Companies that raised their dividends performed well because they have distinct competitive advantage, conservative management and consistent payouts. He features NOBL, which focuses exclusively on companies in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index that have grown dividends for a minimum of 25 consecutive years. In addition, he suggests REGL and SMDV for small- and mid-cap dividend growth opportunities. See NOBL, REGL and SMDV performance. See NOBL index holdings.
Plan Sponsor features the launch of ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ).
Plan Sponsor: (March 14, 2019)
PlanSponsor covers the launch of ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ) as an ETF that offers exposure to public companies in the pet care industry. The article highlights the FactSet Pet Care Index, which consists of 24 U.S. and international companies that offer exposure to growth within the pet care industry and potentially benefit from the “proliferation of pet ownership, and the emerging trends affecting how investors care for their pets.” See PAWZ index holdings.
The Washington Post features PAWZ in an interview with ProShares’ Steve Cohen.
The Washington Post: (February 17, 2019)
In an interview with the Washington Post’s Thomas Heath, ProShares’ Steve Cohen explains the inspiration behind launching PAWZ. “While pets are great companions, they are also big business,” says Cohen. Pet industry analyst Joe Altobello agrees, stating there is a great deal of interest in the industry as pet ownership rises. “You’re looking at $90 billion spent in the U.S. annually.” The article features PAWZ, which invests in companies that stand to potentially benefit from the proliferation of pet ownership. See PAWZ holdings.
ETF Trends says corporate bonds are "leading corners of the fixed income market to start 2019"; features SPXB.
ETF Trends: (February 12, 2019)
ETF Trends' Tom Lydon says that certain economic data points, including the rise in employer hiring and strong trends in U.S. manufacturing, support upside for corporate bonds in 2019. He cites Bloomberg, who states that demand has “surged” for U.S. corporate bonds due to steadying interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Lydon features SPXB, “the first ETF dedicated to corporate bonds issued by the S&P 500 member firms,” among corporate bond ETF strategies participating in the rally. See SPXB performance, index, and holdings information.
Barron’s features NOBL among 3 dividend growth ETFs you can rely on.
Barron's: (January 31, 2019)
Lawrence C. Strauss points out that the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index tracks companies that have increased their dividends for a minimum of 25 consecutive years, which “usually reflects solid, durable underlying profit growth for a company.” Strauss suggests dividend growth ETF strategies for retail investors interested in the index, which CFRA’s Todd Rosenbluth says offer “consistent and growing income generation” with “more of a slant towards companies that have good growth prospects as opposed to just attractive dividend yields.” The article features NOBL, the only ETF that focuses exclusively on companies in the index. Investment comparisons are for illustrative purposes only. See NOBL performance and holdings.
ProShares’ Leks Gerlak writes about “Why Key Gold and Silver ETFs Are Focusing on Futures.”
ETF.com: (January 17, 2019)
In a blog post on CME’s OpenMarkets.com, Leks Gerlak, investment strategist for ProShares, covers the benchmark changes of ProShares leveraged and inverse gold and silver ETFs. UGL, GLL, AGQ and ZSL have switched from tracking the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) gold and silver auction prices to Bloomberg Commodity Subindexes using COMEX futures. According to Gerlak, the move to futures-based indexes presents the opportunity to reduce costs, enhance fund tracking and provide greater transparency.