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HDGE
-0.35 · -2.10%
$16.32 · NYSE ARCA

AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF (HDGE) ETF Analysis | Trading--Inverse Equity

AdvisorShares · United States
AUM:$73.9M
#– of – in Trading--Inverse Equity ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 7.2% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 3.45% — above average for this category.

What is HDGE?

The Sub-Advisor seeks to achieve the fund's investment objective by short selling a portfolio of liquid mid- and large-cap U. exchange-traded equity securities, ETFs, ETNs and other exchange-traded products.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Cost & Yield (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
HDGE returned 7.2% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 3.45% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Notable Dividend Yield
Current yield of 3.41% provides a meaningful income component alongside market exposure.
ETF Information
AUM$73.9M
Expense Ratio3.45%
Dividend Yield3.41%
Holdings47
Inception DateJan 2011
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderAdvisorShares
Beta-1.27
CategoryTrading--Inverse Equity
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-18.7%
1Y
-9.5%
3Y
-21.3%
5Y
-30.7%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in HDGE 5 years ago, it would have fallen to £6,935 — a loss of £3,065.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

HDGE delivered positive returns in 2 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearHDGE
2026 YTD-13.6%
2025+1.3%
2024-8.6%
2023-27.6%
2022+17.6%
CAGR 4yr-5.8%
2/5 positive yearsAvg return: -6.2%Worst year: -27.6% (2023)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
23.6%
Moderate
Momentum
-11.8%
30-day change
Support Level
13.96
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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