Patents Assigned to Proshare Advisors LLC
  • Patent number: 8756138
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for rebalancing an exchange-traded fund. The method is performed by a computer, and includes setting a daily target return for the exchange-traded fund based on a target base index. The method also includes monitoring an actual return of the exchange-traded fund over a time period. The method also includes setting a performance band for rebalancing the exchange-traded fund. The performance band is set based on the daily target return and a volatility of the target base index. The method further includes generating signals to rebalance the exchange-traded fund based on the performance band and the actual return.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Proshare Advisors LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Sapir, George O. Foster, Howard S. Rubin, Solomon G. Teller