(HDGE) AdvisorShares Ranger Equity - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US00768Y4127

Short Positions, Equity Securities, ETFs, ETNs

Description: HDGE AdvisorShares Ranger Equity

The AdvisorShares Ranger Equity Bear ETF (HDGE) is designed to capitalize on declining equity markets by employing a short-selling strategy focused on liquid mid- and large-cap U.S. exchange-traded equity securities, ETFs, ETNs, and other exchange-traded products. By allocating at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, to short positions in equity securities, the fund aims to profit from falling stock prices.

The Sub-Advisors investment approach is rooted in a bottom-up, fundamental research-driven security selection process, indicating a meticulous analysis of individual securities to identify those likely to decline in value. This method suggests a proactive and adaptive strategy, potentially allowing the fund to respond effectively to changing market conditions.

Given the current technical landscape, with the last price at $17.37, SMA20 at $18.31, and SMA50 at $18.28, the ETF is trading below its short-term moving averages, indicating a potential bearish trend continuation or consolidation. The SMA200 at $17.17 suggests that the long-term trend is slightly bullish, but the ETF is currently testing this level from above. The ATR of 0.39, representing a 2.23% daily volatility, indicates moderate price fluctuations. Considering the 52-week high of $19.69 and low of $15.47, the current price is near the lower end of its recent range, suggesting potential support or a possible reversal area.

From a fundamental perspective, the funds AUM of $49.90M USD indicates a relatively modest size, which could impact its ability to absorb significant market movements or attract large-scale investors. However, it also suggests potential for growth if the fund performs well.

Forecasting the ETFs performance involves analyzing both technical and fundamental data. Given the current technical indicators and the funds strategy of short-selling equity securities, if the overall U.S. equity market were to decline, HDGE could potentially benefit. With the SMA20 and SMA50 above the current price, a continuation of the bearish trend in the broader market could see HDGE trading towards its 52-week high of $19.69. Conversely, a strong rally in the U.S. equity market could negatively impact HDGE, potentially driving its price down towards the 52-week low of $15.47. Therefore, investors should closely monitor market trends and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Additional Sources for HDGE ETF

News: Wall Street Journal | Benzinga | Yahoo Finance
Tweets: X | Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma | Stockcircle

HDGE ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 44m
Category Trading--Inverse Equity
TER 3.45%
IPO / Inception 2011-01-26

HDGE ETF Ratings

Growth Rating -61.6
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 5.75
Rel. Strength -24.4
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 14.45 USD
Fair Price DCF -

HDGE Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 7.60%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.16%
Annual Growth 5y -16.48%
Payout Consistency 38.8%
Payout Ratio %

HDGE Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -93.1%
Growth Correlation 12m -7.4%
Growth Correlation 5y -79.2%
CAGR 5y -16.96%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.27
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.74
Alpha -10.79
Beta -0.884
Volatility 21.89%
Current Volume 95.2k
Average Volume 20d 45.5k
Stop Loss 15.8 (-3.4%)
What is the price of HDGE shares?
As of July 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 16.35 with a total of 95,191 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.91%, over one month by -4.94%, over three months by -16.96% and over the past year by -14.47%.
Is AdvisorShares Ranger Equity a good stock to buy?
No, based on ValueRay´s Analyses, AdvisorShares Ranger Equity (NYSE ARCA:HDGE) is currently (July 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of -61.56 and therefor a clear technical negative rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of HDGE is around 14.45 USD . This means that HDGE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -11.62%.
Is HDGE a buy, sell or hold?
AdvisorShares Ranger Equity has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecasts for HDGE share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, HDGE AdvisorShares Ranger Equity will be worth about 15.6 in July 2026. The stock is currently trading at 16.35. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -4.53%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 15.6 -4.5%