- ISIN
- US74348A5662
- CUSIP
- 74348A566
- Issuer
- ProShares
- Inception Date
- Dec 11, 2012
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Hedge Fund
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P Merger Arbitrage Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Assets Under Management
- $16M
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Performance
MRGR Performance Chart
Proshares Merger ETF (MRGR) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. MRGR is currently trading at $45 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MRGR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,224.
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Returns By Period
Proshares Merger ETF (MRGR) has returned 2.12% so far this year and 10.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MRGR has returned 3.51% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.54% annually.
Proshares Merger ETF
- 1D
- 0.28%
- 1M
- 0.15%
- YTD
- 2.12%
- 6M
- 2.20%
- 1Y
- 10.79%
- 3Y*
- 8.55%
- 5Y*
- 4.12%
- 10Y*
- 3.51%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.34%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
MRGR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2012, MRGR's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 32.1 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Oct 2025 with a return of +3.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MRGR closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 9, 2015 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.87% | -0.35% | 0.94% | 0.07% | 0.39% | 0.18% | 2.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.52% | 0.96% | -0.34% | -0.26% | 0.66% | 0.37% | 1.20% | 1.19% | 0.78% | 3.27% | 2.27% | -0.17% | 11.99% |
| 2024 | -0.37% | 0.35% | 0.73% | -0.94% | 0.13% | 0.41% | 1.61% | 1.73% | 0.79% | 1.12% | -0.76% | 0.43% | 5.32% |
| 2023 | -2.26% | -0.13% | 1.04% | 0.05% | -0.84% | 0.68% | 0.38% | 2.82% | 0.47% | 0.08% | 0.67% | 1.98% | 4.94% |
| 2022 | -1.32% | -0.61% | 0.50% | -0.56% | -0.38% | -0.51% | -0.70% | 0.57% | -0.65% | 0.51% | -2.18% | 0.46% | -4.81% |
| 2021 | 1.01% | 0.57% | 0.53% | 1.97% | 0.83% | -0.15% | -0.66% | 1.18% | -0.06% | 1.32% | -0.33% | 0.23% | 6.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Proshares Merger ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.08%, beta of 0.09, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2012.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (7.39%) than losses (1.60%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.09 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.07 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.08%
- Beta
- 0.09
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 7.39%
- Downside Capture
- 1.60%
Expense Ratio
MRGR has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MRGR ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Proshares Merger ETF (MRGR) 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.
| MRGR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.60 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.35 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.33 | 2.66 | +5.67 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.69 | 11.86 | +10.83 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Proshares Merger ETF provided a 2.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.34 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.34 | $1.39 | $1.31 | $0.85 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.51 | $0.13 | $0.27 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 2.96% | 3.12% | 3.21% | 2.11% | 0.61% | 0.59% | 0.00% | 0.78% | 1.39% | 0.36% | 0.74% | 0.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Proshares Merger ETF. 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 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.39 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $1.31 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.25 |
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 Merger ETF. 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 Merger ETF was 13.23%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 160 trading sessions.
The current Proshares Merger ETF drawdown is 0.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -13.23%Mar 2020 | 26d | 7mo 20d | 8mo 16dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2018 correction2018 | -10.03%Apr 2018 | 5y 3mo | 1y 6mo | 6y 9moJan 2013 - Oct 2019 |
2023 pullback2023 | -8.40%Mar 2023 | 1y 4mo | 11mo 24d | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -2.31%Mar 2021 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.10%Apr 2025 | 1mo 5d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 25dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MRGR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.23% | -56.78% | +43.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.29% | -9.10% | +7.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.10% | -18.90% | +16.80% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.40% | -25.43% | +17.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -13.23% | -33.92% | +20.69% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.30% | -2.49% | +2.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.85% | -10.72% | +6.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.48% | 2.03% | -1.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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