QLD: A 2x Nasdaq-100 Leveraged ETF Built For Bull Runs
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Node Analytica Research353 FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(10min)CommentsSummaryThe ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF offers 2x daily leveraged exposure to the Nasdaq-100, making it suitable for tactical, short-term momentum plays.Current macro conditions — easier financial policy, strong US economy, and positive market breadth — support a tactical buy for QLD, but only as a small portfolio allocation.QLD excels in clear, trending markets but suffers significant drawdowns and volatility erosion in sideways or bearish periods, requiring strict risk management.I recommend using QLD for 3-6 month tactical trades, limiting exposure to 5%-10% of the portfolio with clearly defined targets to take profits and stop losses. William_Potter/iStock via Getty Images Investment Thesis The ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF (QLD) is a leveraged ETF that can be used to improve portfolio performance in positive momentum trends through tactical entries and with a relatively short horizon (3-6 months), while closely monitoring the macro narrativeThis article was written byNode Analytica Research353 FollowersFollowNode Analytica is a macro - onchain research firm whose founders have developed systematic investment strategies in the digital assets market in order to generate competitive and uncorrelated investment returns for institutional investors.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.