In regards to most sports, looking good while playing the game does not have a great amount of importance attached to it, as most require a uniform. Golf is the exception. Ladies golf clothes have come such a long way over the past several years and because of this we now have the option to be very stylish on the course. I’ve certainly seen ladies on the golf course in outfits that I would enjoy wearing out to a casual dinner and feel pretty good about how I looked.In an article written by Julie Burton called Raising The Bar – Ladies Golf Apparel, she writes “Ladies golf apparel makes a statement that sums up your personality and your confidence.” I think this is very true. When I feel good in my golf clothes, I feel better about being out there on the course and my confidence is higher. Conversely, if the outfit I have chosen is frumpy and dull, I just don’t feel good about myself and therefore lower self esteem and confidence.Although the selection of ladies golf clothes in stores and pro shops is still often meager compared to the men’s selection, it’s getting better every day. However, I’ve found that the best source for finding ladies golf clothes by shopping online. You can find a vast array of ladies golf clothes, and shop for good prices as well. If you type in “ladies golf clothes” or “ladies golf apparel” in whatever search engine you are using, you’ll get numerous results. Findings that will give you a huge assortment of ladies golf clothes from high end to more moderately priced fashions. Another plus is that most of these sites (even the high end ones) will have a section on specials and sale priced items they are running.Manufacturers of ladies golf clothes have done a good job of combining comfort and style. Breathable, moisture wicking fabrics are quick to dry and are incorporated in many styles of ladies golf apparel. These flexible fabrics make it easier to swing the club and pull the moisture away from the skin keeping us dry and comfortable.Versatility is key. From long pants to capris, shorts and the ever popular golf skort we’ve got much to choose from. The fun and unique details applied to ladies golf apparel on the golf shirts of today make them a far cry from the old-fashioned blouses of former times. I also love the colors, from bold to pastels, stripes, plaids, and a continuous variety of prints.In short, my suggestion to you is if you cannot find what you are looking for in retail stores and pro shops check out what’s online. The possibilities are endless.So ladies…let’s go shopping!
SPDN: An Inexpensive Way To Profit When The S&P 500 Falls
Summary
SPDN is not the largest or oldest way to short the S&P 500, but it’s a solid choice.
This ETF uses a variety of financial instruments to target a return opposite that of the S&P 500 Index.
SPDN’s 0.49% Expense Ratio is nearly half that of the larger, longer-tenured -1x Inverse S&P 500 ETF.
Details aside, the potential continuation of the equity bear market makes single-inverse ETFs an investment segment investor should be familiar with.
We rate SPDN a Strong Buy because we believe the risks of a continued bear market greatly outweigh the possibility of a quick return to a bull market.
Put a gear stick into R position, (Reverse).
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By Rob Isbitts
Summary
The S&P 500 is in a bear market, and we don’t see a quick-fix. Many investors assume the only way to navigate a potentially long-term bear market is to hide in cash, day-trade or “just hang in there” while the bear takes their retirement nest egg.
The Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 1X ETF (NYSEARCA:SPDN) is one of a class of single-inverse ETFs that allow investors to profit from down moves in the stock market.
SPDN is an unleveraged, liquid, low-cost way to either try to hedge an equity portfolio, profit from a decline in the S&P 500, or both. We rate it a Strong Buy, given our concern about the intermediate-term outlook for the global equity market.
Strategy
SPDN keeps it simple. If the S&P 500 goes up by X%, it should go down by X%. The opposite is also expected.
Proprietary ETF Grades
Offense/Defense: Defense
Segment: Inverse Equity
Sub-Segment: Inverse S&P 500
Correlation (vs. S&P 500): Very High (inverse)
Expected Volatility (vs. S&P 500): Similar (but opposite)
Holding Analysis
SPDN does not rely on shorting individual stocks in the S&P 500. Instead, the managers typically use a combination of futures, swaps and other derivative instruments to create a portfolio that consistently aims to deliver the opposite of what the S&P 500 does.
Strengths
SPDN is a fairly “no-frills” way to do what many investors probably wished they could do during the first 9 months of 2022 and in past bear markets: find something that goes up when the “market” goes down. After all, bonds are not the answer they used to be, commodities like gold have, shall we say, lost their luster. And moving to cash creates the issue of making two correct timing decisions, when to get in and when to get out. SPDN and its single-inverse ETF brethren offer a liquid tool to use in a variety of ways, depending on what a particular investor wants to achieve.
Weaknesses
The weakness of any inverse ETF is that it does the opposite of what the market does, when the market goes up. So, even in bear markets when the broader market trend is down, sharp bear market rallies (or any rallies for that matter) in the S&P 500 will cause SPDN to drop as much as the market goes up.
Opportunities
While inverse ETFs have a reputation in some circles as nothing more than day-trading vehicles, our own experience with them is, pardon the pun, exactly the opposite! We encourage investors to try to better-understand single inverse ETFs like SPDN. While traders tend to gravitate to leveraged inverse ETFs (which actually are day-trading tools), we believe that in an extended bear market, SPDN and its ilk could be a game-saver for many portfolios.
Threats
SPDN and most other single inverse ETFs are vulnerable to a sustained rise in the price of the index it aims to deliver the inverse of. But that threat of loss in a rising market means that when an investor considers SPDN, they should also have a game plan for how and when they will deploy this unique portfolio weapon.
Proprietary Technical Ratings
Short-Term Rating (next 3 months): Strong Buy
Long-Term Rating (next 12 months): Buy
Conclusions
ETF Quality Opinion
SPDN does what it aims to do, and has done so for over 6 years now. For a while, it was largely-ignored, given the existence of a similar ETF that has been around much longer. But the more tenured SPDN has become, the more attractive it looks as an alternative.
ETF Investment Opinion
SPDN is rated Strong Buy because the S&P 500 continues to look as vulnerable to further decline. And, while the market bottomed in mid-June, rallied, then waffled since that time, our proprietary macro market indicators all point to much greater risk of a major decline from this level than a fast return to bull market glory. Thus, SPDN is at best a way to exploit and attack the bear, and at worst a hedge on an otherwise equity-laden portfolio.
Hotels in Hyderabad Near Railway Station
The City of the Nizams- Hyderabad is the largest city of Andhra Pradesh and is one of India’s culturally significant cities of India. Read on to find out more about the city and also check out some good hotels in Hyderabad near railway station.Hyderabad is the administrative capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh and is an important business destination in south India. Once the seat of the opulent and enormously rich Nizams today it is a bustling metropolis and one of India’s first IT hubs. The city is famous for its multi cultural identity and especially its Nizam inspired cuisine like the legendary Hyderabadi Biriyani. Situated on the banks of the river Musi and the huge Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad is one of the finest examples of the traditional and modern mixing together. The landmark of the city is the iconic Charminar which is a prayer hall and was built by Mohammed Qutb Shah. Other major tourist attractions in Hyderabad that you must visit include the Hussain Sagar Lake, the enchanting Chowmahalla Palace, Golconda Fort and Mecca Masjid, etc.Hyderabad is one of the metropolises of India and is very well connected with the rest of the country by roads, railways and airways. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport connects it with the rest of the world. Secunderabad Junction is the headquarters of the south central railway system and it is located on the northern side of the Hussain sagar Lake. It is the largest and most important railway stations in Hyderabad city and caters to express trains. Staying in hotels in Hyderabad near railway station could prove to be quite helpful as it will make your hotel easily accessible. You can also reduce your transportation costs and also save your time if you stay in hotels in Hyderabad near railway station as you won’t have to hire private taxis for travelling to/from your hotel. Below are some good hotels in Hyderabad near railway station that you can check out.Quality Hotels in Hyderabad near Railway StationHotel Karan is one of the finest budget hotels in Hyderabad that is located at a distance of 2 km from the Secunderabad Railway station. It enjoys wide recommendation among guests and is known for its service, facility and its cost effectiveness. It offers well furnished rooms that are equipped with all major amenities and costs Rs. 2210.Hotel Nakshatra is one of the finest 3 star hotels in Hyderabad located on MG road and is close to the Secunderabad railway station. It enjoys wide popularity among travelers and has received a customer recommendation of a full 100% and a star rating of 4.5 out of 5. It offers well furnished and fully air conditioned rooms that are equipped with all major amenities. It also offers some extra facilities like multi cuisine restaurant, coffee shop, parking facility and safe deposit locker. The rooms cost Rs.2500.