Inverse ETFs Ride Market Turbulence with Strong Gains

Investors who took a contrarian approach to the recent market downturn saw substantial returns from inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The week ending March 27, 2026, saw significant declines in AI and crypto-linked stocks, with Coinbase falling over 15%, Nebius by around 13%, and IREN by more than 16%. However, inverse ETFs rallied by 10-14% on Friday.

The five-day gains of the inverse ETFs NBIZ, IREZ, and CONI were notable, reaching 42-46%. This surge in value underscores the potential for inverse ETFs to be a viable option for traders seeking to profit from short-term bearish trends.