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ProShares Launches Geared Aussie Dollar ETFs

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In yet another first for the ETF industry, ProShares announced this week the introduction of a pair of products that will offer leveraged exposure to the exchange rate between two of the world’s most heavily traded currencies. The new ETFs will offer access to the AUD / USD exchange rate, amplifying swings in the value of the Australian dollar. The new ETFs are: ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar (CROC) ProShares Ultra Australian Dollar (GDAY) CROC will seek to deliver -2x daily returns to the AUD/USD cross rate, while GDAY will offer 2x leveraged daily exposure to the same benchmark [see 46 Amusing ETF Tickers]. Aussie Dollar In Focus The Australian dollar has been the target of significant flows in recent years, thanks in large part to Australia’s distinction as one of the first developed markets to raise interest rates after the global recession. Australia’s benchmark interest rate is currently at about [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: PowerShares, Deutsche Team Up On Leveraged Dollar ETNs Time For A Leveraged Euro ETF? Euro ETFs Under Fire 3 ETFs For A Euro Zone Double-Dip 10 Strange But True Facts About The ETF Industry
In yet another first for the ETF industry, ProShares announced this week the introduction of a pair of products that will offer leveraged exposure to the exchange rate between two of the world’s most heavily traded currencies. The new ETFs will offer access to the AUD / USD exchange rate, amplifying swings in the value of the Australian dollar. The new ETFs are:  ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar (CROC) ProShares Ultra Australian Dollar (GDAY) CROC will seek to deliver -2x daily returns to the AUD/USD cross rate, while GDAY will offer 2x leveraged daily exposure to the same benchmark [see 46 Amusing ETF Tickers].  Aussie Dollar In Focus The Australian dollar has been the target of significant flows in recent years, thanks in large part to Australia’s distinction as one of the first developed markets to raise interest rates after the global recession. Australia’s benchmark interest rate is currently at about [...]

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