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.
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.
ETF.com covers ProShares' launch of four ETFs tied to the communication services sector of the S&P 500.
ETF.com: (January 16, 2019)
ETF.com covers the launch of ProShares Communication Services Select Sector ETFs. XCOM, UCOM, YCOM and SCOM track the S&P Communication Services Select Sector Index, which follows the new communication services sector of the S&P 500. “It’s a very active sector,” said ProShares’ Ben Fulton, adding that ProShares’ “3x funds are likely to appeal to investors with a high level of conviction regarding the sector, while the 2x funds are tools that will appeal to sector rotators.”
FT.com discusses the fate of assets in expiring VXX ETN with Ben Fulton.
FT.com: (January 11, 2019)
FT.com’s Richard Henderson and Joe Rennison discuss the possible distribution of assets among competitors of the expiring Barclays ETN, VXX, with ProShares’ Ben Fulton. VIXY, ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, is VXX’s “leading challenger” with $161 million in AUM. Fulton says the return of market volatility has “again made attractive the use of VIX-based trading products,” adding “you have to make hay while the sun shines and right now the sun is shining.”
ETF Trends highlights dividend growth strategies as a way to reduce some of the downside experienced by the broad market- features NOBL, REGL, and SMDV.
ETF Trends: (December 20, 2018)
Despite the recent downturn in the broader market, some dividend growth strategies have continued to outperform their parent indexes. ETF Trends’ Tom Lydon highlights NOBL, which tracks the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which focuses on “cream of the crop” companies that have increased their dividends for a minimum of 25 consecutive years. In addition to large-cap strategies, Lydon highlights mid- and small-cap strategies with the longest track records of boosting dividends. He features REGL, which tracks the S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats Index, and SMDV, which tracks the Russell 2000 Dividend Growth Index. See NOBL, REGL, and SMDV performance
Reuters' Chris Taylor says "invest in people who want to get dogs"; features ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ).
Reuters: (December 17, 2018)
Reuters contributor Chris Taylor features PAWZ among two new funds for those interested in investing in pet care industry. He says that Americans spent $69.5 billion on their pets in 2017 and are expected to spend over $72 billion in 2018. He quotes ProShares' Steve Cohen, who says "every pet owner knows how much they spend on their pets. It’s one of those growth stories where you hit yourself on the head and say, 'Of course!'" PAWZ follows an index "of the biggest players in the space" that stand to potentially benefit from the proliferation of pet ownership, and the emerging trends affect how we care for our pets. See PAWZ performance, holdings and index information.