Definitions
The S&P 500 is a stock market index tracking the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.
An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a pooled investment security that can be bought and sold like an individual stock.
Fund flows represent the cash that goes into or out of companies, financial assets, sectors, or other market categories.
Sector ETFs focus on groups of companies that are pursuing the same type of business, like energy, health care, utilities, or technology, for example.
Assets under management (AUM) is the market value of the investments managed by a person or entity on behalf of clients. AUM is used in conjunction with management performance and management experience when evaluating a company.
Equity ETFs invest in a basket of company stocks (also known as equities or shares). They are the most common type of ETFs.
A drawdown is a peak-to-trough decline during a specific period for an investment, trading account, or fund. A drawdown measures the historical risk of different investments, compares fund performance, or monitors personal trading performance.
An inverse exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a financial instrument that provides returns that are the opposite of the returns of an underlying index or asset. Inverse ETFs can be used to profit from or hedge against market declines.
Cumulative asset flow is the total cash flow over a specific period of time, and it provides a view of a company's financial performance. It's calculated by adding the current period's net cash flow to the previous cumulative cash flow.
A leveraged exchange traded fund (LETF) is a security that uses financial derivatives and debt to amplify the returns of an underlying index or other assets it tracks.
A bear market is a downward trend in financial markets, indicating a weakening economy and a loss of investor confidence.
A pullback is a short-term decline or pause in a stock's upwards price trajectory and is seen as a buying opportunity.
Rebalancing refers to the process of returning the values of a portfolio's asset allocations to the levels defined by an investment plan.
The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares (SPXL) ETF aims to replicate the 3x daily performance of the S&P 500 Index.
QQQ is an index fund offered by Invesco that mimics the returns of the Nasdaq 100 index.
TQQQ is a leveraged ETF that aims to deliver triple the daily returns of the Nasdaq-100 Index, making it only suitable for short-term traders.
The Nasdaq 100 Index is a collection of the 100 largest, most actively traded companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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The ETFs described herein are referenced solely for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as an investment recommendation. An investment in exchange traded funds involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. For important disclosures and risks relating to each ETF referenced herein, see each respective funds’ prospectus or contact your financial professional.
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