ProShares UltraShort FTSE Europe

EPV provides a daily leveraged inverse (-2x) exposure to a market-cap-weighted index of European developed markets equities.

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My current view of securities discussed in my Seeking Alpha articles from earlier in 2022 are presented. Such securities include BLOK, CLAR, BITQ, AJX, AJXA, GECC and EPV.

Examining 2022 To Date; And Looking Ahead

The ProShares UltraShort FTSE Europe ETF (EPV) is structured to provide investors twice the inverse of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index. The FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index has performed poorly in 2022 and, as a result, EPV has been a huge winner year-to-date.

With 'Bear' In Mind: Shorting European Equities Via EPV

As the energy crisis in Europe intensifies and threatens to derail the region's economy, traders can turn to a bearish or inverse exchange traded fund strategy to hedge against further weakness in the Eurozone markets. Russia's Gazprom warned its customers in Europe that it cannot guarantee gas supplies due to “extraordinary” circumstances, Reuters reported.

An ETF to Hedge Against an Economic Fallout in Europe

As the European market outlook dims, traders can turn to a bearish exchange traded fund strategy to bet on further pain in this region of the world. European equities slipped to a more than one-year low on Thursday after slowing Eurozone business activity fueled growth concerns, and German shares were especially hit hard after the [.

An Alternative ETF Strategy to Hedge Against Weakness in Europe

Some are warning of a greater risk to Europe's economy. Investors who are similarly concerned can turn to a bearish or short exchange traded fund strategy to hedge further risks in the European markets.

A Bearish ETF to Hedge Against Recession Risks in Europe

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Top Performing Levered/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/06/2022

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Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Eurozone Hedged Equity ETF

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Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF

First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund

First Trust Eurozone AlphaDEX ETF

SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF

iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk Factor ETF

Goldman Sachs TreasuryAccess 0-1 Year ETF

iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF

Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Europe Equity ETF

Invesco Ultra Short Duration ETF

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF

iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF

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Pacer Trendpilot European Index ETF

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Schwab Intermediate-Term US Treasury ETF

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iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF

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iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF

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ProShares Ultra 20+ Year Treasury

ProShares Ultra FTSE Europe

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Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF

Higher rates are ongoing, but we wouldn't blame it on the, very moderate in our view, central bank tone. Improving economic data after the Covid 19-induced soft patch is a more credible, and durable, driver for higher rates.

Rates Spark: The Long Way Up

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Inflation accelerates alongside expectations of further interest rate hikes by central bank. Stockpiling efforts and greater global demand push input costs up at a significant pace.

Inflationary Pressures Build As Shortages Cause Prices To Soar In Czech Republic

Global X DAX Germany ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Germany Hedged Equity ETF

WisdomTree Germany Hedged Equity Fund

iShares MSCI Germany ETF

iShares MSCI Germany Small Cap ETF

iShares MSCI Italy ETF

iShares MSCI Spain ETF

iShares MSCI France ETF

First Trust Germany AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE France ETF

Franklin FTSE Germany ETF

Franklin FTSE Italy ETF

New Germany Fund

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Germany ETF

SPDR Solactive Germany ETF

The Eurozone's economy as measured by GDP expanded by 2% q/q in the second quarter, significantly faster than expected, indeed faster than the economies of the US and China. The most important driver of the Flash Composite PMI for July was the Flash Eurozone Services PMI Activity Index, which registered the strongest rise in 15 years.

Eurozone's Summer Growth Spurt And The Risks From The Delta Variant

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI United Kingdom ETF

SPDR Solactive United Kingdom ETF

One of the positive surprises about last year's recession is how little damage it inflicted on average household and corporate balance sheets in Europe. European household balance sheets also improved in aggregate in 2020, despite higher unemployment and shorter working hours. People stayed home more and spent less, while policy measures supported their income.

The Resilience Of Private Balance Sheets In Europe During COVID-19

The eurozone economy is booming at a pace not seen for 15 years as businesses report surging demand. As business conditions return to normal in 2021, the relationship of the PMI with GDP will therefore likely be fully re-established.

Eurozone Prices Spike Higher As Economy Grows At Fastest Rate For 15 Years

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Market Vectors Double Short Euro ETN

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ProShares UltraShort Euro

Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust

VelocityShares Daily 4x Long EUR vs USD ETN

ProShares Ultra Euro

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Firms have turned to the European repo market amid an increase in volatility in the financial markets, which has encouraged participants to review their approach to risk. The increased use of European repo led the BrokerTec platform to post some significant milestones in May 2021.

Euro Repo Sees Volumes Surge

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Since the beginning of the year, the ECB has stepped up the pace of its bond buying to around €80 billion per month over the past quarter and said it would continue to buy at an accelerated rate as conditions warrant.

European Fixed Income Finds Central Bank Support

Demand for goods and services is surging at the sharpest rate for nearly 15 years across the eurozone, according to flash PMI data from IHS Markit, as the region continues to reopen from covid-related restrictions. The headline IHS Markit Eurozone Composite PMI® rose from 53.8 in April to 56.9 in May, according to the preliminary 'flash' reading, the survey's new orders index rose even more sharply to 58.4.

Eurozone Economy Revives As Demand Surges At Fastest Rate For 15 Years

Brexit followed lengthy and difficult negotiations that resulted in a separation agreement stipulating that the UK would leave the single market and customs union but no tariffs on goods or quotas would be applied. The developments in the first month included some that were better than many expected, while a number of others were negative, including several that are of considerable concern.

The U.K. At Four Months Post-Brexit

Part of these savings was the result of households taking a more cautious stance against an increasingly uncertain economic backdrop (precautionary savings). Our estimates suggest that a large majority of the excess savings (around 85%) built-in 2020 were 'forced' owing to the impossibility to purchase certain goods or services as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) restrictions.

Eurozone Household Finances

Flash Eurozone PMI at second-highest since September 2018, future expectations at new all-time high. Record expansion of manufacturing output accompanied by return to growth in services.

Eurozone Economic Recovery Gathers Momentum As Manufacturing Booms

EU policymakers and Eurozone central bankers are externalizing the threat from within and the associated blame.

As The Eurozone Fails To Prepare, The Global Economy Prepares For It To Fail

A new IMF study assesses the impact of the pandemic on European banks' capital through its effect on profitability, asset quality, and risk exposures. Supportive policies are extremely important in reducing both the extent and variability of banks' capital erosion.

How European Banks Can Support The Recovery

Flash Eurozone PMI at 52.5 in March signals return to growth. Manufacturing expands at record pace, helping offset service sector weakness.

Eurozone Economy Returns To Growth For First Time In 6 Months

Positive changes since the Global Financial Crisis include fewer excesses and imbalances, the ECB's asset purchase programs, and the creation of the ESM and RRF. However, following the COVID-19 shock, six eurozone member states will have public debt to GDP ratios well in excess of 100% and achieving sustained reductions will be difficult.

Is The Eurozone At Risk From Another Sovereign Debt Crisis?

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European stocks have lagged developed market peers because the regional economy has been especially hard hit. Weakness in European stocks reflects the macroeconomic environment.

Digging For Value In Struggling European Stocks

Last week, the ECB promised faster bond purchases to prevent a premature tightening of financial conditions. This unexpected move sent a strong signal: the central bank is determined to keep euro-area bond yields from rising at a time when US yields are under upward pressure.

How Far Will The ECB Let Bond Yields Rise?

Flash Eurozone PMI edges up from 47.8 in January to 48.1 in February. Manufacturing expansion gains momentum, helping offset further service sector weakness.

Eurozone Flash PMI Hit By Weaker Services, Masks Manufacturing Strength

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iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

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Invesco Global Clean Energy Portfolio

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VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF

Despite questions over financing the European Union's new Green Deal, the green transition is now underway.

The Green Transition: Implications Of The European Recovery Plan

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