How To Buy ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 (SPXU) Stock
How To Buy SPXU
ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 (SPXU) is an ETF listed on the NYSE ARCA exchange, which means you can buy the stock from most online brokers. Follow the steps below to learn how to purchase shares of SPXU.
Find a reliable broker.
Don't worry, it's easy and free to open a brokerage account. Below are our favorite brokers where you can buy ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 from:
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You'll need to transfer money into your new brokerage account before you can buy the stock. Transferring via a bank transfer is recommended and the most common way to fund an account. Some brokers might allow funding via a debit or credit card.
Search for SPXU.
When your funds are settled into your account, look for ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 on your broker by searching for the company name: ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 or the ticker symbol: SPXU.
Buy the stock.
Once that you've found ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 on your broker, submit a purchase order to buy shares of the stock (currently $24.87 a share). Depending on when you purchase, the stock might be higher or lower than the price listed. You may also be able to purchase fractional shares depending on your broker.
Once your order gets fulfilled, you've purchased your first shares of ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500.
Tips When Buying
When submitting your order, you may choose to buy shares of ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 at the market price with a market order or at a set price using a limit order.
- Market order: Buys the stock immediately at its current price.
- Limit order: Buys the stock only once it reaches your target price.
By default all purchases are considered market orders unless specified otherwise. Limit orders are great for when you only want to buy shares of SPXU at a specific price.
Should You Buy SPXU Stock Now?
In the past week the price per share of ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 has gone up ↑1.26 (5.34%) and the daily volume has increased significantly. You should buy SPXU now if you think the stock will continue going up in price.
In the end, you should be comfortable with the risk of the investment and only buy shares of SPXU when you feel the time is right.