Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 100% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Sso, 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 rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the Sso returned 15.08% Year-To-Date and 24.02% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.93% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 24.33% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Sso | 1.03% | -2.33% | 15.08% | 15.47% | 47.12% | 34.18% | 18.57% | 24.02% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 1.03% | -2.33% | 15.08% | 15.47% | 47.12% | 34.18% | 18.57% | 24.02% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 21, 2006, Sso's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +25.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -34.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, Sso closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +22.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -23.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.37% | -2.16% | -10.37% | 21.36% | 10.29% | -4.22% | 15.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.73% | -3.12% | -11.65% | -4.12% | 12.22% | 9.95% | 4.05% | 3.54% | 6.69% | 4.13% | -0.21% | -0.39% | 26.19% |
| 2024 | 2.49% | 9.90% | 6.02% | -8.58% | 9.60% | 6.59% | 1.55% | 3.90% | 3.67% | -2.50% | 11.54% | -5.42% | 43.48% |
| 2023 | 12.22% | -5.63% | 6.65% | 2.57% | 0.29% | 12.61% | 6.09% | -4.02% | -9.85% | -5.00% | 18.26% | 8.70% | 46.65% |
| 2022 | -10.60% | -6.28% | 7.06% | -17.39% | -0.52% | -16.73% | 18.69% | -8.69% | -18.37% | 15.74% | 10.12% | -11.84% | -38.98% |
| 2021 | -2.30% | 5.29% | 8.95% | 10.61% | 1.09% | 4.37% | 4.67% | 5.92% | -9.41% | 14.28% | -1.72% | 8.84% | 60.57% |
Benchmark Metrics
Sso has an annualized alpha of 0.76%, beta of 1.95, and R2 of 0.99 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 21, 2006.
- This portfolio captured 239.76% of S&P 500 Index gains and 168.56% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Beta of 1.95 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.76%
- Beta
- 1.95
- R²
- 0.99
- Upside Capture
- 239.76%
- Downside Capture
- 168.56%
Expense Ratio
Sso has an expense ratio of 0.87%, 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 ranks 36 for risk / return — below 36% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sso and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.79 | 1.86 | -0.07 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.33 | 2.53 | -0.20 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.34 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | 2.53 | -0.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.37 | 11.37 | -1.01 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 57 | 1.79 | 2.33 | 1.31 | 2.42 | 10.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Sso provided a 0.64% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.64% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 0.18% | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.63% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
SSO ProShares Ultra S&P500 | 0.64% | 0.68% | 0.85% | 0.18% | 0.50% | 0.18% | 0.20% | 0.50% | 0.75% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.63% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.06 |
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. 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 was 84.67%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1165 trading sessions.
The current Sso drawdown is 4.94%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -84.67%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 4y 7mo | 6y 14dOct 2007 - Oct 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -59.34%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -46.73%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -36.57%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 6mo 9d | 9mo 13dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -35.21%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 26d | 4mo 13dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
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 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Sso correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.00 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 21, 2006 | 0.99 |
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