On July 17, ProShares Ultra Silver ETF (AGQ) declined 8.01% in regular trading, trading at $58.945/share, with turnover of approximately $127 million. The 2x leveraged ETF amplified spot silver's decline into a larger net asset value drawdown.

On the news front, the U.S. military resumed maritime blockade operations against Iranian-linked vessels near the Hormuz Strait, reigniting geopolitical tensions and pushing oil prices higher. Markets fear energy-driven inflation may force the Federal Reserve to maintain its tightening stance for an extended period. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield remains elevated near 4.582%, keeping real interest rates high and suppressing non-yielding silver. Meanwhile, precious metals ETF outflows have accelerated, and short-silver products have strengthened in recent sessions, indicating a decisive shift in market positioning toward the bearish side.

The fund seeks to meet its investment objective by investing in financial instruments including swap agreements, futures contracts, forward contracts, and option contracts based on the benchmark. It does not invest directly in any commodity.

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