Making Sense of Leveraged ETFs: Are They the Right Choice for Long-Term Investors?

Leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), such as ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) and ProShares Ultra S&P 500 (SSO) are tempting investment options, but are they the right choice for long-term buy-and-hold investors? Here's what retail investors need to know about these popular leveraged ETFs.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.TQQQ charges a marginally lower expense ratio than SSO, making it a bit more affordable for cost-conscious traders. TQQQ also offers a slightly higher dividend yield, which could appeal to those seeking a small income boost alongside leveraged growth.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool