EXPLAINING EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are increasingly a popular investment vehicle for investors of all experience levels. Quite simply, an ETF is a type of security that follows the performance of a particular index, such as the S&P 500 here or the Nasdaq Index. Similar to individual stocks, ETFs are exchanged on public exchanges throughout the market

The ProShares Ultra SmallCap 600 ETF (UWM) attempts to generate returns that are double the performance of the Russell 2000 Small Cap Index. This leveraged ETF concentrates on small-cap stocks, providing investors with a way to may increase their exposure to this segment of the market. However, it's essential to understand the challenges associated