- ISIN
- US74348A4590
- CUSIP
- 74348A459
- Issuer
- ProShares
- Inception Date
- Nov 6, 2007
- Region
- Developed Asia Pacific (Japan)
- Category
- Leveraged Equities, Japan Equities
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- MSCI Japan Index (-200%)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $5M
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Performance
EWV Performance Chart
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan (EWV) is down 33.8% since the beginning of the year. EWV is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EWV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $334.
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Returns By Period
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan (EWV) has returned -33.77% so far this year and -50.94% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EWV has returned -21.19% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan
- 1D
- -1.36%
- 1M
- -12.15%
- YTD
- -33.77%
- 6M
- -34.15%
- 1Y
- -50.94%
- 3Y*
- -31.03%
- 5Y*
- -19.70%
- 10Y*
- -21.19%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
EWV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 8, 2007, EWV's average daily return is -0.05%, while the average monthly return is -1.39%.
Historically, 38% of months were positive and 62% were negative. The best month was Feb 2009 with a return of +26.6%, while the worst month was Dec 2008 at -22.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, EWV closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 12, 2020 with a return of +21.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 13, 2008 at -29.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -10.89% | -14.22% | 17.13% | -11.28% | -7.79% | -9.58% | -33.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | -2.86% | -0.50% | -0.38% | -11.01% | -6.59% | -3.58% | 3.29% | -11.44% | -4.39% | -7.78% | 1.41% | -1.29% | -37.70% |
| 2024 | -5.76% | -8.03% | -5.92% | 13.22% | -4.45% | 1.26% | -6.88% | -4.60% | 0.46% | 11.68% | -5.00% | 5.14% | -11.06% |
| 2023 | -13.87% | 10.15% | -8.59% | -0.21% | -1.19% | -9.72% | -4.32% | 6.27% | 5.09% | 4.74% | -11.13% | -6.68% | -28.34% |
| 2022 | 8.76% | 2.18% | 2.54% | 17.81% | -4.86% | 15.74% | -11.98% | 8.82% | 20.65% | -5.23% | -20.77% | 4.73% | 34.35% |
| 2021 | 0.67% | -4.03% | -1.55% | 2.76% | -4.37% | 1.06% | 0.79% | -4.51% | -5.91% | 4.59% | 5.77% | -5.10% | -10.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan has an annualized alpha of 3.76%, beta of -1.56, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 2007.
- This ETF tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -201.18%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-96.63%) - a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.76% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of -1.56 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.76%
- Beta
- -1.56
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- -96.63%
- Downside Capture
- -201.18%
Expense Ratio
EWV has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EWV ranks 0 for risk / return — in the bottom 0% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan (EWV) and compare them to 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.
| EWV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.73 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.76 | 1.37 | -0.60 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -1.00 | 2.78 | -3.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.66 | 12.44 | -14.10 |
Dividends
Dividend History
ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan provided a 5.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.90 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.90 | $0.92 | $1.42 | $1.67 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 5.41% | 3.63% | 3.39% | 3.42% | 0.65% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.33% | 0.00% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.92 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $1.42 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $1.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.46 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $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 ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan. 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 ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan was 99.20%, occurring on Jun 22, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ProShares UltraShort MSCI Japan drawdown is 99.20%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -99.20%Jun 2026 | 17y 8mo | — | 17y 8moOct 2008 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -27.54%Jun 2008 | 2mo 19d | 2mo | 4mo 19dMar 2008 - Aug 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -18.81%Sep 2008 | 1d | 14d | 15dSep 2008 - Oct 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -14.94%Dec 2007 | 16d | 11d | 27dNov 2007 - Dec 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -14.06%Feb 2008 | 15d | 20d | 1mo 5dFeb 2008 - Mar 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EWV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.20% | -56.78% | -42.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -51.16% | -9.10% | -42.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -71.19% | -18.90% | -52.29% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -79.51% | -25.43% | -54.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -90.83% | -33.92% | -56.91% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.20% | -1.80% | -97.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -84.30% | -10.71% | -73.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 30.78% | 2.03% | +28.75% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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