S&P 500 and Leveraged Long vs. Short ETF Volumes

S&P 500 and Leveraged Long vs. Short ETF Volumes The degree of activity in leveraged long vs. short U.S. equity ETFs has experienced a substantial decline as sentiment shifts. Image: Topdown Charts

Equity – Leveraged Funds and Asset Managers Net Future Positions

Equity – Leveraged Funds and Asset Managers Net Future Positions Leveraged funds and asset managers remain very net long S&P 500 futures, suggesting their confidence in the upward trajectory and potential profitability of the U.S. stock market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Hedge Fund Gross and Net Leverage

Hedge Fund Gross and Net Leverage Hedge fund net leverage has declined substantially. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Hedge Fund Net Leverage

Hedge Fund Net Leverage Aggregate hedge fund net leverage remains high compared to the average level. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Hedge Fund Leverage

Hedge Fund Leverage Hedge fund net leverage is close to record levels. It is also high compared to the average level of the last ten years. Image: Morgan Stanley