Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 50% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | Leveraged Commodities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE), comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is never rebalanced.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Dec 3, 2008, corresponding to the inception date of UGL
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) returned -5.43% Year-To-Date and 21.11% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) | -0.71% | -9.62% | -5.43% | -0.26% | 35.35% | 32.84% | 18.44% | 21.11% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.17% | -7.27% | -8.75% | -6.37% | 26.07% | 28.66% | 15.72% | 21.33% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | -3.94% | -17.59% | 9.85% | 32.96% | 88.49% | 56.26% | 34.59% | 20.29% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 4, 2008, SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE)'s average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.82%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +22.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +17.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -19.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.91% | 1.74% | -13.23% | 1.15% | -5.43% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 5.56% | -2.50% | -8.06% | -2.14% | 9.95% | 8.47% | 3.25% | 4.48% | 8.86% | 4.37% | 1.47% | 0.26% | 37.70% |
| 2024 | 1.87% | 8.96% | 7.01% | -7.23% | 8.78% | 5.81% | 2.35% | 3.84% | 4.29% | -1.34% | 9.35% | -5.19% | 43.78% |
| 2023 | 12.08% | -6.30% | 7.67% | 2.37% | -0.18% | 10.46% | 5.87% | -3.97% | -9.87% | -3.01% | 16.57% | 7.95% | 42.76% |
| 2022 | -10.01% | -4.55% | 6.53% | -16.06% | -1.30% | -15.26% | 15.62% | -8.45% | -17.07% | 13.34% | 10.82% | -10.03% | -36.27% |
| 2021 | -3.00% | 2.73% | 7.57% | 10.19% | 2.63% | 2.17% | 4.67% | 5.30% | -9.18% | 13.18% | -1.72% | 8.62% | 49.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) has an annualized alpha of 4.23%, beta of 1.38, and R² of 0.74 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2008.
- This portfolio captured 167.27% of S&P 500 Index gains and 132.41% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.23% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.23%
- Beta
- 1.38
- R²
- 0.74
- Upside Capture
- 167.27%
- Downside Capture
- 132.41%
Expense Ratio
SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.07 | 0.88 | +0.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.62 | 1.37 | +0.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.21 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.71 | 1.39 | +0.32 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.46 | 6.43 | +0.03 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 40 | 0.72 | 1.22 | 1.18 | 1.19 | 5.03 |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 74 | 1.60 | 1.98 | 1.29 | 2.40 | 8.01 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) provided a 0.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.40% | 0.34% | 0.43% | 0.09% | 0.25% | 0.09% | 0.10% | 0.25% | 0.38% | 0.19% | 0.25% | 0.31% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.81% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 0.18% | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.63% |
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE). A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) was 52.42%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 109 trading sessions.
The current SSO+UGL (for comparison to GDE) drawdown is 15.27%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -52.42% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 109 | Aug 26, 2020 | 132 |
| -44.42% | Jan 5, 2022 | 196 | Oct 14, 2022 | 340 | Feb 23, 2024 | 536 |
| -32% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 122 | Jun 20, 2019 | 351 |
| -31% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 56 | Jun 30, 2025 | 90 |
| -25.36% | Oct 5, 2012 | 181 | Jun 27, 2013 | 245 | Jun 18, 2014 | 426 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | UGL | SSO | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| UGL | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.06 | 0.39 |
| SSO | 1.00 | 0.06 | 1.00 | 0.87 |
| Portfolio | 0.87 | 0.39 | 0.87 | 1.00 |