Seeking Alpha
14 Sept 2026, 07:52 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score SCO −0.80 across three claims.
Our read: bearish.
SCO score
−0.80
More negative than 86% of ticker scores this week
Price reaction
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Analysis by Kasper Rasmussen
What the story claims
3 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish
Geopolitical turmoil, specifically the Iran-US conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, is keeping oil prices elevated.
More positive than 91% of claims this week
The ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil ETF (SCO) provides -2x daily inverse exposure to WTI crude oil.
More positive than 55% of claims this week
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SCO has lost approximately 99.5% of its value over the last 10 years due to volatility and a 0.95% expense ratio.
So whatHighlights the long-term decay of leveraged inverse ETFs, warning against them as buy-and-hold investments.
More negative than 61% of claims this week
Which stocks this story touches
More negative than 86% of ticker scores this week
The ETF is described as unsuitable for most investors due to extreme volatility, a high expense ratio, and a 99.5% loss in value over 10 years.
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Price reaction
Expected −0.80Actual —
SCO hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $20.61 (Sep 11); the reaction starts at the next open.
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