Which inverse ETFs profit when benchmarks become bearish?

Here's a look at 10 inverse ETFs that profit when their benchmarks become bearish: A straightforward inverse ETF for investors looking to bet against the S&P 500 or hedge a long index position is SH. This ETF targets a daily unleveraged return inverse to the daily returns of the S&P 500 index.

Should you short a stock during a bear market?

When bear markets arrive, shorting individual stocks can be risky, and the best stocks to short are hard to identify. Just as owning the S&P 500 Index in a bull market provides less volatility and diversification, shorting the index during a bear market can provide similar benefits to a bearish investor.

Can inverse ETFs make a profit during a bear market?

During these times, the majority of investors who have a long-only bias in their portfolio will have to endure volatility and unrealized losses. However, investors still have a variety of means when it comes to making a profit during a bear market. One of these tools is the inverse exchange-traded fund, or inverse ETF.