SPYU: Great Trading Leverage, But Not A Buy And Hold

  • SPYU is a 4x leveraged ETN designed for daily trading, not long-term holding, due to compounding and daily reset effects. The key risk is issuer credit (Bank of Montreal), not underlying holdings or management fees, making internal structure less relevant. SPYU is best used for short-term speculation or hedging, not as a core investment or buy-and-hold strategy.