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SDS Fund: What the SDS Fund Is and How It Works
An overview of the SDS fund structure, how synthetic short ETFs work, the risks involved, and who uses these instruments for portfolio hedging.
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VGWCX: The Volatility Index Fund for Hedging and Portfolio Diversification
VGWCX is the ticker for the iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN, a tool investors use to gain exposure to VIX short-term futures for hedging or speculative purposes.
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Explaining Calls and Puts: A Plain-Language Guide to Options
A clear breakdown of calls and puts — what they are, how they work, and when investors use them to manage risk or seek leverage.
business
S&P 500 Futures: What Moves Them and How to Read Them
S&P 500 futures are stock index contracts tracking the S&P 500. Learn how they work, what drives their price, and why investors watch them before the cash market opens.
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Inverse S&P 500 ETF: How They Work and When Investors Use Them
An inverse S&P 500 ETF aims to deliver the opposite daily return of the S&P 500. Learn how these funds work, their risks, and the strategies investors use them for.
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Inverse Dow Jones ETF: How It Works, Risks, and When to Use It
An inverse Dow Jones ETF profits when the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls. Learn how these leveraged and non-leveraged options work, their risks, and who should consider them.
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Sell Short Stocks: How Short Selling Works, Risks, and Strategies
Learn how sell short stocks works, from borrowing shares and margin requirements to managing unlimited risk and using short selling for hedging or speculation.
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