ProShares Short Financials(SEF · ETF)
ETF quote, holdings, sector allocation, technicals, and options analytics.
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- 52-Week Range
- $28.87 – $35.26
- YTD
- +0.15%
- IV Rank (30D)
- 3.07
- Straddle Price
- $1.65
- P/C Vol Ratio
- 0.16
ProShares Short Financials (SEF) ETF
- Exchange
- ARCX
- Inception
- 2008-06-10
- Has Options
- Yes
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-29 | $0.2198 | CD |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-30 | $0.2497 | CD |
| 2026-03-25 | 2026-03-31 | $0.1103 | CD |
| 2025-12-24 | 2025-12-31 | $0.3282 | CD |
| 2025-09-24 | 2025-09-30 | $0.3308 | CD |
| 2025-06-25 | 2025-07-01 | $0.3455 | CD |
| Symbol | Name | Weight % | Asset Class | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQMM | PROSHARES GENIUS MNY MKT ETF | 39.21% | Equity (US) | — |
| — | SP Financial Select Sector Index SWAP JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | -2.90% | Derivative | — |
| — | FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR INDEX SWAP GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL | -3.40% | Derivative | — |
| — | FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR INDEX SWAP BNP PARIBAS | -3.82% | Derivative | — |
| — | FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR INDEX SWAP SOCIETE GENERALE | -3.87% | Derivative | — |
| — | FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR INDEX SWAP BARCLAYS CAPITAL | -5.15% | Derivative | — |
| — | FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR INDEX SWAP CITIBANK NA | -8.54% | Derivative | — |
| — | FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR INDEX SWAP UBS AG | -13.30% | Derivative | — |
| — | FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR INDEX SWAP BANK OF AMERICA NA | -19.83% | Derivative | — |
| Category | Weight | Value | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repurchase agreement | 98.79% | $11.1M | 9 |
| Derivative (equity) | -15.20% | $-1715023 | 8 |
| Month | Avg Return | Years of Data |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | +0.73% | 18 |
| Feb | -0.36% | 18 |
| Mar | -1.53% | 18 |
| Apr | -2.70% | 18 |
| May | -0.32% | 18 |
| Jun | +0.06% | 19 |
| Jul | -3.53% | 19 |
| Aug | +0.06% | 19 |
| Sep | +0.64% | 19 |
| Oct | -1.27% | 18 |
| Nov | -3.05% | 18 |
| Dec | -2.14% | 18 |
Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.
- SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
- EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
- MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
- ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
- +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
- RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
- Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
- Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.
Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.
- Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
- OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
- Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
- ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
- HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.
Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →
Trend Indicators
Momentum Oscillators
Volume & Volatility
Data Summary
LLM Stock Analysis Report
Executive Summary
Overall Assessment: NEUTRAL (Confidence Level: 6/10)
Key Drivers:
- Neutral sentiment in recent news headlines, no significant catalysts driving the stock price
- Historical volatility relatively low compared to sector/market average
Primary Risks:
- Short-term technical weakness due to bearish MACD signal and RSI in neutral territory
- Potential for increased volatility if market conditions change or new information emerges
Investment Thesis:
SEF is trading within a range, with no clear catalysts driving the stock price. The options market expects a relatively low-moderate move by expiration, which aligns with our analysis. With historical volatility low and neutral sentiment in recent news headlines, we are maintaining a NEUTRAL stance.
Recent News Sentiment Impact:
The recent news headlines have been neutral, providing no significant catalysts for the stock price. This aligns with our technical analysis, as the MACD signal is bearish and RSI is in neutral territory.
Technical Analysis
Trend Direction: Medium-term trend is sideways, with short-term trend leaning slightly bearish
Support/Resistance Levels:
- Lower Bollinger Band: $32.43
- Middle Line: $32.88
- Upper Bollinger Band: $33.32
- Critical Support: $32.21 (SMA 200)
Momentum Signals:
- RSI (14): 43.06 (neutral)
- MACD: -0.03 / Signal: -0.02 / Histogram: -0.01 (bearish)
- Bollinger Bands: neutral signal
Volume Analysis:
- Volume SMA 20: 6973.21
- On-Balance Volume (OBV): -528634.52
- Volume Rate of Change: -78.77%
News & Sentiment Analysis
Recent Headlines Summary:
The recent news headlines have been neutral, with no significant catalysts driving the stock price.
Sentiment Assessment:
Aggregate sentiment is NEUTRAL, with no strong themes emerging.
Catalyst Identification:
No immediate or near-term catalysts are apparent.
Market Narrative:
The market narrative aligns with our technical analysis, as the MACD signal is bearish and RSI is in neutral territory.
Risk & Volatility Assessment
Beta Interpretation:
- Beta: -0.76 (vs SPY), indicating inverse correlation
Volatility Regime:
- Current volatility level is relatively low compared to sector/market average
Options Market Signals:
- IV Rank: 20.4% (Low)
- Put/Call Volume Ratio: 0.00 (Neutral sentiment)
Downside Protection:
- Critical Support: $32.21 (SMA 200)
Market Context & Positioning
Sector Performance:
- SEF is underperforming its sector peers
Institutional Activity:
- Institutional interest appears low, with no significant buying or selling activity
Correlation Analysis:
- Correlation coefficient: -0.63, indicating inverse correlation
Relative Valuation:
- Relative valuation is slightly defensive compared to sector average
Key Levels & Action Items
Critical Price Levels:
- Support: $32.21 (SMA 200), $32.43 (Lower Bollinger Band)
- Resistance: $32.88 (Middle Line), $33.32 (Upper Bollinger Band)
Breakout/Breakdown Levels:
- Breakout above $33.32 would be a bullish signal, while breakdown below $32.21 would be bearish
Time-Sensitive Catalysts:
No immediate or near-term catalysts are apparent.
Risk Management:
- Stop-loss levels: $31.81 (20% below current price), $32.43 (Lower Bollinger Band)
- Position sizing considerations: maintain a neutral stance
- IV Rank (30D)
- 3.07
- IV Rank (7D)
- 3.07
- Avg IV
- 38.7%
- Straddle (30D)
- $1.65
- Straddle (7D)
- $1.65
- P/C Volume
- 0.16
Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →
score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.
RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.
- RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
- MACD crossover + histogram trend
- Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
- Stochastic %K <20 / >80
- Williams %R <−80 / >−20
- Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
- Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
- BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
- IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
- IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
- Min open interest across all legs
- OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05
score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →
Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.
Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol pointsHow much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.
- Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
- Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
- Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
- Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each sideWhich side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.
- Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
- Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
- Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
- Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:
- High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
- Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
- Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility surface.
Enter a ticker to render the implied volatility smile.
- Beta (1Y vs SPY)
- -0.61
- Correlation (SPY)
- -53.8%
- R²
- 0.29
- Ann. Volatility
- 14.7%
- SPY Volatility
- 13.0%
Negative beta - stock moves opposite to market
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