The financial services company T-Rex Group has recently made headlines by filing for a 2x leveraged MicroStrategy (MSTR) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. This particular financial vehicle is expected to be one of the most volatile ETFs in the country, if approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The fund, named ‘T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF,’ aims to amplify the daily performance of MicroStrategy’s publicly traded common stock by 200%. If approved, this ETF could exhibit levels of volatility up to 20 times greater than the S&P 500, according to Bloomberg’s Senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas. This potential product has already earned the nickname the “ghost pepper of ETFs” due to its projected volatility.
Balchunas drew a comparison between the proposed T-Rex ETF to a 3X leveraged MicroStrategy ETF available in Europe, which has already displayed significant fluctuations. This sharp contrast in volatility is further highlighted by the stability of the QQQ index, tracking top publicly traded companies in the US, which appears relatively stable in comparison to the proposed T-Rex ETF.
MicroStrategy, founded in 1989 by Michael Saylor, has become the largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin. The business intelligence company currently holds an impressive 214,400 BTC, valued at $13.2 billion, on its balance sheet. This substantial Bitcoin holding adds to the allure of the proposed T-Rex leveraged ETF, as investors seek exposure to the volatile cryptocurrency market.
In addition to the proposed 2x leveraged MicroStrategy ETF, T-Rex has also filed for six leveraged inverse Bitcoin ETFs with 1.5x-2x leverage. This strategic move by T-Rex reflects the growing demand for leveraged ETFs in the market, as investors seek enhanced returns in a volatile financial landscape.
The rise of volatile ETFs, such as the proposed T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF, signals a shift towards high-risk, high-reward investment opportunities in the financial market. As investors navigate through uncertain economic conditions, they may increasingly turn to leveraged ETFs to capitalize on market volatility and potential gains. However, it is essential for investors to exercise caution and conduct thorough research before investing in such high-volatility financial instruments.