Question 1

Who is the provider of Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index?

Accepted Answer

Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index is offered by Rakuten, a leading player in the field of passive investments.

Question 2

What is the ISIN of Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index?

Accepted Answer

The ISIN of Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index is JP3047980002.

Question 3

What does leveraged daily exposure mean for Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index?

Accepted Answer

Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index aims to deliver 1 times the daily return of NKY (short/inverse). The leverage resets each trading day, so multi-day returns can differ materially from 1X the underlying's cumulative return.

Question 4

What is volatility decay and how does it affect Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index?

Accepted Answer

Volatility decay (also called compounding drag) occurs because Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index rebalances daily. In choppy, sideways markets the cumulative return can significantly trail 1X the underlying's period return — even if the underlying ends flat. The effect intensifies with higher leverage factors and longer holding periods.

Question 5

Is Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investing?

Accepted Answer

Leveraged ETFs like Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index are designed for short-term, tactical trading — typically intraday or a few days. Holding them for weeks or months exposes investors to compounding risk and potential tracking deviation. Most issuers explicitly recommend against long-term holding.

Question 6

What is the underlying asset of Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index?

Accepted Answer

Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index provides 1X daily short/inverse exposure to NKY. When NKY moves +1% in a day, Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index targets approximately 1% (before fees).

Question 7

What additional costs can European investors incur?

Accepted Answer

European investors may incur additional costs for currency exchange and transaction fees.

Question 8

Is Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index UCITS-compliant?

Accepted Answer

No, Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index does not comply with the EU UCITS investor protection directives.

Question 9

What index is replicated by Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index?

Accepted Answer

Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index tracks the performance of the Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index - JPY.

Question 10

Where is Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index domiciled?

Accepted Answer

Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index is domiciled in JP.

Question 11

When was Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index launched?

Accepted Answer

The fund was launched on 7/14/2015.

Question 12

In which segment does Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index primarily invest?

Accepted Answer

The Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index mainly invests in Total Market companies.

Question 13

How can I invest in this ETF?

Accepted Answer

Investments can be made through brokers or financial institutions that provide access to trading ETFs.

Question 14

How is the ETF traded?

Accepted Answer

The ETF is traded on the stock exchange, similar to stocks.

Question 15

Can I hold the ETF in my portfolio?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ETF can be held in a regular securities account.

Question 16

Is the ETF suitable for short-term or long-term investments?

Accepted Answer

The ETF is suitable for both short-term and long-term investment strategies, depending on the investor's goals.

Question 17

How often is the ETF valued?

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The ETF is valued on a daily stock exchange basis.

Question 18

Are there dividends for this ETF?

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Information on dividends should be requested from the provider's website or your broker.

Question 19

What are the risks associated with this ETF?

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The risks include market fluctuations, currency risks, and the risk associated with smaller companies.

Question 20

How transparent is the ETF regarding its investments?

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The ETF is obligated to report regularly and transparently on its investments.

Question 21

How can I track the current performance of the ETF?

Accepted Answer

The performance can be viewed on Eulerpool or directly on the provider's website.

Question 22

Where can I find more information about the ETF?

Accepted Answer

Further information can be found on the official website of the provider.

Rakuten ETF - Nikkei 225 Double Inverse Index