ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan (EZJ)
EZJ is a passive ETF by ProShares tracking the investment results of the MSCI Japan Index (200%). EZJ launched on Jun 2, 2009 and has a 0.95% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US74347X7084 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 74347X708 |
| Issuer | ProShares |
| Inception Date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Region | Developed Asia Pacific (Japan) |
| Category | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged, Japan Equities |
| Leveraged | 2x |
| Index Tracked | MSCI Japan Index (200%) |
| Home Page | www.proshares.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
EZJ has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan had a return of 10.86% year-to-date (YTD) and 14.26% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan had an annualized return of 4.74%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.88%, indicating that ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.86% | 18.13% |
| 1 month | -0.25% | 1.45% |
| 6 months | -7.48% | 8.81% |
| 1 year | 14.26% | 26.52% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.20% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.74% | 10.88% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EZJ, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.46% | 8.74% | 5.62% | -11.67% | 3.59% | -1.40% | 7.46% | 1.35% | 10.86% | ||||
| 2023 | 15.15% | -9.75% | 8.92% | 0.16% | 0.50% | 9.65% | 4.11% | -6.47% | -4.95% | -5.30% | 11.67% | 6.96% | 30.78% |
| 2022 | -9.53% | -3.24% | -4.54% | -16.27% | 2.92% | -15.15% | 12.69% | -9.75% | -18.18% | 4.10% | 23.41% | -5.44% | -38.23% |
| 2021 | -2.17% | 3.62% | 0.52% | -3.99% | 3.51% | -2.06% | -1.28% | 3.32% | 5.02% | -5.83% | -6.25% | 4.54% | -1.96% |
| 2020 | -5.53% | -16.83% | -15.91% | 8.76% | 14.22% | 0.39% | -3.34% | 13.62% | 3.51% | -3.27% | 22.26% | 10.34% | 22.21% |
| 2019 | 13.27% | 3.16% | -2.40% | 2.24% | -9.93% | 8.59% | -1.57% | -2.71% | 10.90% | 6.46% | 2.35% | 1.35% | 33.75% |
| 2018 | 9.52% | -3.86% | -4.26% | -1.65% | -2.64% | -5.62% | 2.17% | -1.68% | 7.22% | -17.94% | 1.49% | -15.55% | -30.99% |
| 2017 | 6.73% | 2.68% | 0.14% | 1.65% | 5.05% | 2.61% | 2.69% | -0.11% | 2.83% | 11.84% | 3.96% | 1.11% | 49.10% |
| 2016 | -13.25% | -8.30% | 8.92% | -1.43% | 6.81% | -4.55% | 10.20% | 3.20% | 3.15% | 0.22% | -0.85% | -2.29% | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 4.35% | 14.91% | 2.71% | 5.12% | 2.62% | -2.90% | 1.09% | -12.36% | -12.15% | 16.41% | 0.34% | -2.39% | 14.46% |
| 2014 | -12.94% | 3.79% | -4.67% | -4.69% | 8.70% | 9.56% | -0.93% | -3.47% | -0.86% | 4.53% | -7.47% | -5.57% | -15.33% |
| 2013 | 3.86% | 5.28% | 10.88% | 16.94% | -14.43% | 6.12% | -0.47% | -6.22% | 19.89% | -0.74% | 2.56% | 2.34% | 50.10% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EZJ is 18, indicating that it is in the bottom 18% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan (EZJ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan granted a 1.71% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.68 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.68 | $0.40 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $1.29 |
Dividend yield | 1.71% | 1.11% | 0.56% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.24% | 4.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ProShares Ultra 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 |
| 2018 | $1.29 | $1.29 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ProShares Ultra 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 Ultra MSCI Japan was 58.63%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan drawdown is 25.92%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -58.63% | Sep 16, 2021 | 277 | Oct 20, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -57.65% | Jan 29, 2018 | 438 | Mar 16, 2020 | 200 | Jan 8, 2021 | 638 |
| -47.07% | Feb 18, 2011 | 320 | Jun 1, 2012 | 220 | May 8, 2013 | 540 |
| -41.4% | Apr 29, 2015 | 196 | Feb 11, 2016 | 240 | Jun 2, 2017 | 436 |
| -27.34% | Apr 16, 2010 | 36 | Jun 7, 2010 | 123 | Dec 22, 2010 | 159 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan volatility is 12.49%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.