Should you buy leveraged ETFs for the long term? In this video, Ryan O’Connell, CFA, FRM, explains leverage decay and how it impacts the performance of leveraged ETFs over time. Using Excel, you’ll learn to calculate expected returns, randomize daily returns, and analyze leveraged portfolio outcomes through examples and Monte Carlo simulations. Discover whether leveraged ETFs are a viable long-term investment strategy or better suited for short-term trading.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Definition of Leverage Decay
0:36 – Expected Return & Standard Deviation in Excel
2:07 – Randomizing Daily Returns on Index
4:34 – Calculating Leveraged Returns
5:12 – Leveraged Portfolio Outcome Examples
5:54 – Monte Carlo Simulation of Leveraged Portfolios
9:24 – Volatility Decay of Leveraged ETFs Explained
*Disclosure: This is not financial advice and should not be taken as such. The information contained in this video is an opinion. Some of the information could be wrong. This channel is owned and operated by Portfolio Constructs LLC. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
