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.
TD Ameritrade features ONLN, PAWZ, and NOBL in interview with Simeon Hyman
TD Ameritrade: (October 2, 2020)
In a recent TD Ameritrade appearance, Simeon Hyman says the key to thematics is not to “get so focused on what happened in the pandemic” but instead “make sure you’re thinking about an idea that may have been accelerated by the pandemic.” He argues online retail is “an enduring trend” that has much room for growth, stating that even with the lockdown in Q2, bricks-and-mortar retail made up 84% of sales—online retail only made up 16%. The video features a number of ProShares funds including ONLN, which targets retailers that principally sell online or through other non-store channels; PAWZ, which invests in a range of companies that stand to potentially benefit from the proliferation of pet ownership, and the emerging trends affecting how we care for our pets; and NOBL, which invests in high-quality companies that have not just paid dividends but grown them for at least 25 consecutive years. See ONLN performance and
holdings.
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See NOBL performance and holdings.
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InvestorPlace talks “retailpocalypse” with ProShares’ Simeon Hyman
Investor Place: (September 9, 2020)
In an interview with ProShares’ Simeon Hyman, Investor Place’s John Kilhefner says that the
“retailpocalyse” is in full gear, noting more than 40 retailers have filed for bankruptcy this year.
ProShares Simeon Hyman says the pandemic “has intensified the rate with recent predictions putting
2020’s store closure rate at more than double that of 2019, which was already a record-breaking year.”
The article features ONLN, the ProShares ETF that pinpoints retailers that principally sell online or
through other non-store channels, and then zeroes in on the companies reshaping the retail space, like
Amazon and Alibaba. See ONLN holdings and performance.
The Globe and Mail says investors are "all over the pet ownership trend;" features PAWZ.
The Globe and Mail: (September 2, 2020)
The Globe and Mail’s Rob Carrick says the rise in pet adoptions during the pandemic “is a nice little storyline in these unhappy times,” reporting that shelters in Canada, the US, and Australia have seen demand for pets exceed availability in certain cases. He states that millennials have surpassed baby-boomers as the largest pet-owning demographic and “appear to be more indulgent owners”, spending 46% more on dogs during the pandemic compared to 12% of baby boomers, according to a recent survey conducted by Rover.com. He further states that investors are “all over the pet ownership trend” and highlights ProShares PAWZ—the first ETF that allows investors to capitalize on people’s passion for their pets. See PAWZ performance. (Subscription Required)
Investor Place features CLIX in Q&A with Simeon Hyman.
Investor Place: (August 25, 2020)
Investor Place’s John Kilhefner says that retail disruption “was a theme on many investors’ minds before the pandemic hit”, pointing out that many retailers, including JC Penny and Neiman Marcus, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020. ProShares Simeon Hyman says the pandemic has accelerated the shift towards online retail, citing the second quarter e-commerce food and beverage sales increasing “over 100% from the first quarter, and over 220% over the second quarter of last year” as recently reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The article features CLIX, which combines a 100% long exposure to retailers that primarily sell online or through other non-store channels, with a 50% short exposure to traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers. See CLIX holdings. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
Investor Place features SPXE in interview with Simeon Hyman.
Investor Place: (August 18, 2020)
In an interview with Simeon Hyman, Investor Place’s John Kilhefner says oil producers have been “severely impacted” by the COVID-19 pandemic, a failed OPEC deal, and are facing problems “beyond the scope of 2020.” Hyman says investors concerned about the energy sector, which made up 2.53% of the S&P 500 as of 7/31/20, may not realize that they’re adding to their energy exposure when they make contributions to S&P 500 funds. Hyman highlights SPXE, which offers exposure to the S&P 500 without the energy. See SPXE performance and holdings.
This is not meant to be investment advice. The views represented in this article are not those of ProShares unless stated as such. SPXE is not an ESG fund and neither ProShares or SEI market this fund as an ESG fund. ESG principles are not part of the investment objective or index methodology.
Barron’s highlights PAWZ in feature on the booming pet economy.
Barron's: (August 14, 2020)
Barron’s contributor Jack Hough says the pet economy is “booming” and the pandemic “doesn’t seem to have hurt business.” Hough reports that only 15% of pet owners have cut down on pet spending to the current economic conditions, “while 21% have spent more,” according to a recent survey. He quotes Zoetis CEO Kristin Peck, who says having smaller families and spending more money on trends is a long-term, global trend. Hough features ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ), which invests in a range of companies that stand to potentially benefit from the proliferation of pet ownership, and the emerging trends affecting how we care for our pets. See PAWZ performance and holdings.
Morningstar features SPXB as one of three ETFs “offering exposure to higher-quality corporate bonds.”
Morningstar: (June 25, 2020)
Morningstar ETF specialist Neal Kosciulek says though the investment-grade corporate bond market has “traditionally been a safe place for investors,” new issues from “lesser-quality credits have ratched up credit risk in this space.” For investors worried about deteriorating credit quality, he recommends several ETFs designed to dial down credit risk. He features the ProShares S&P Bond ETF (SPXB), which tracks the S&P/MarketAxess Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index and seeks to select the most liquid investment grade bonds from companies in the S&P 500. See SPXB holdings and performance
QLTA standardized performance, as of 6/30/20: one-year 10.34%(NAV)/10.64% (Market Price); three-year 6.19% (NAV)/6.36% (Market Price); five-year 5.51% (NAV)/5.72% (Market Price); since inception (2/14/12) 4.35% (NAV)/4.42% (Market Price). GIGB standardized performance, as of 6/30/20: one-year 10.14% (NAV)/10.59% (Market Price); since-inception (6/6/17) 6.30% (NAV)/6.50% (Market Price). Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Information on QLTA and GIGB is provided strictly for illustrative purposes and should not be deemed an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any ETFs other than SPXB, that are described in this article.
Investor Place features PAWZ as a “treat for investors” in interview with Simeon Hyman.
Investor Place: (May 29, 2020)
In an interview with Simeon Hyman, Investor Place’s John Kilhefner says despite recent stock market turbulence, “trends in the pet world stand firm” as spending on pet care is expected to “surpass $200 billion per year by 2025.” Hyman attributes the growth to a number of factors, including the rise of pet ownership and an increase in premium spending, while noting that mergers and acquisitions activity may indicate corporate and investor interest in pet care. PAWZ follows the FactSet Pet Care index, which invests in a range of companies that stand to potentially benefit from the proliferation of pet ownership and the emerging trends affecting how we care for our pets. High short-term performance is unusual and investors should not expect such performance to be repeated. See PAWZ performance and fund holdings.
WSJ says “A Surge in Online Retailing Boosts an ETF Called CLIX”
WSJ: (May 3, 2020)
Quoting ProShares’ Simeon Hyman, The Wall Street Journal’s Gerrard Cowan says the economic lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has “accelerated a trend that was under way: the rise of online shopping and decline of bricks-and-mortar shops.” Cowan states that ProShares CLIX ETF, which holds a 100% long position in retailers that principally sell online and a 50% short position in traditional brick and mortar retailers, is in “a sweet spot” due to the current market environment. Certain sectors and markets perform exceptionally well based on current market conditions and CLIX can benefit from that performance. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such results will be repeated. See CLIX performance and holdings.
Bloomberg features CLIX as “The Retail ETF Prospering Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic”
Bloomberg: (April 20, 2020)
Bloomberg host Guy Johnson says though the retail sector has “been hit particularly hard by COVID-19”,
one fund—the ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX)--is “on the 2020 performance leaderboard.” Bloomberg Intelligence ETF Analyst James Seyffart says “this is an acceleration of a slow moving trend that’s been going on for years” and the fund is “doing exactly what its name says it does” by offering exposure to stores that have faced challenges as well as opportunities in the current market. CLIX holds a 100% long position in retailers that principally sell online or through non-store channels and a 50% short position in traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Certain sectors and markets perform exceptionally well based on current market conditions and CLIX can benefit from that performance. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such results will be repeated. See CLIX performance and holdings.