ProShares Group, Inc.

Bethesda, USA

ProShares Group, Inc. is a leading asset management company specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm is known for its innovative product lineup, including a Bitcoin futures ETF that provides regulated exposure to digital assets through futures contracts, catering to a diverse range of investor needs.

CCI Score

-18.47

0.02% May 3

Latest Event

ProShares 2024 Lobbying Expenditure

ProShares Group, Inc. was reported to have spent $60,000 on lobbying in 2024, an activity that raises concerns about corporate influence over political processes and potential complicity in supporting authoritarian practices.

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Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

Latest Events

JAN

01

2024

ProShares 2024 Lobbying Expenditure
-17.50

ProShares Group, Inc. was reported to have spent $60,000 on lobbying in 2024, an activity that raises concerns about corporate influence over political processes and potential complicity in supporting authoritarian practices.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

The report from OpenSecrets indicates that ProShares Group, Inc. spent $60,000 on lobbying efforts in 2024. Under an anti-fascist lens, such political expenditures are seen as leveraging corporate influence to steer policies in favor of business interests, which can undermine democratic accountability and contribute to authoritarian trends. Although the expenditure is moderate compared to other corporate lobbying efforts, it still reflects a calculated attempt to influence policy.

ProShares Lobbying Reports • OpenSecrets
DEC

31

2020

ProShares Lobbying Expenditure Revealed
-19.44

ProShares spent $220,000 on lobbying in 2020, suggesting efforts to gain undue political influence that may undermine democratic processes and support authoritarian interests.
-30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 19

The article indicates that ProShares spent $220,000 on lobbying activities in 2020. From an anti-authoritarian perspective, such significant lobbying expenditures are concerning as they suggest an attempt to influence political decisions in favor of corporate interests, potentially contributing to the erosion of democratic accountability and supporting policies that may undermine public welfare.

ProShares Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets