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Matt Markiewicz and Paul Schatz on Leveraged ETF Tactics, Market Downturn Strategies, and Benchmark Outperformance Challenges

Dec 8, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Matt Markiewicz, the Head of Product and Capital Markets at Tradr ETFs, and Paul Schatz, President of Heritage Capital, dive deep into leveraged ETFs and market strategies. They unpack the complexities of daily resets and compounding effects that often confuse investors. The duo shares tactics for asset allocation during downturns, emphasizing proactive risk management. They also explore the challenges of outperforming benchmarks like the S&P 500 and offer practical tips to navigate current market trends, equipping listeners with valuable insights.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the daily resets and compounding effects of leveraged ETFs is crucial for avoiding significant performance deviations in long-term portfolios.
  • Adapting tactical asset allocation strategies during market downturns is essential for managing investments and protecting client capital effectively.

Deep dives

Understanding Levered Products and Compounding Effects

The podcast highlights the challenges associated with early levered products, particularly those that reset daily. This resetting mechanism can significantly deviate a portfolio's performance from the underlying index over time. The longer an investor holds onto these levered products, the skyward compounding effect exacerbates losses in a down-trending market. A key insight shared is that these products may not be suitable for long-term investing strategies, emphasizing the importance of timing and risk awareness.

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