Leveraged ETFs (Core) 23 Feb 18

A long-term investment that forms the foundation of an investor’s portfolio.  A core portfolio strategy is to primarily own an investment that tracks the overall market.  A solid core holding gives an investor the flexibility to take a chance with riskier investments in other areas of the portfolio.

Calendar Year	S&P 500 (UPRO)	Nasdaq 100 (TQQQ)	Russell 2000 (URTY)	Dow 30 (UDOW)
2018	6.2%	21.9%	1.0%	4.9%
2017	71.4%	118.1%	38.9%	99.1%
2016	30.8%	11.4%	60.1%	47.5%
2015	-5.2%	17.2%	-21.0%	-8.6%
2014	38.0%	57.1%	5.9%	26.0%
2013	118.5%	139.7%	147.9%	107.1%
2012	46.8%	52.3%	44.6%	26.4%
2011	-11.9%	-8.0%	-37.6%	9.0%
2010	36.3%	78.1%	90.1%	51.3%
Avg Ret.	36.8%	54.2%	36.9%	40.3%

A properly constructed core portfolio of leveraged ETFs will tend to outperform the benchmark.  A core portfolio strategy also results in a portfolio that is easy to monitor and rebalance because it only contains a few investments.