- ISIN
- US74347B7148
- CUSIP
- 74347B714
- Issuer
- ProShares
- Inception Date
- Jun 19, 2006
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Inverse Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- NASDAQ-100 Index (-100%)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $670M
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Performance
PSQ Performance Chart
ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ) is down 15.1% since the beginning of the year. PSQ is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PSQ shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $477.
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Returns By Period
ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ) has returned -15.12% so far this year and -24.30% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PSQ has returned -19.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
ProShares Short QQQ
- 1D
- 1.84%
- 1M
- -3.00%
- YTD
- -15.12%
- 6M
- -15.41%
- 1Y
- -24.30%
- 3Y*
- -17.63%
- 5Y*
- -13.77%
- 10Y*
- -19.34%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
PSQ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 21, 2006, PSQ's average daily return is -0.06%, while the average monthly return is -1.38%.
Historically, 36% of months were positive and 64% were negative. The best month was Jan 2008 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2020 at -14.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PSQ closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2020 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst single day was Oct 13, 2008 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.83% | 2.67% | 5.19% | -13.36% | -9.32% | 0.87% | -15.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.76% | 3.10% | 8.21% | -3.42% | -8.10% | -5.57% | -1.75% | -0.45% | -4.62% | -4.25% | 1.82% | 1.14% | -15.51% |
| 2024 | -1.37% | -4.49% | -0.71% | 5.07% | -5.35% | -5.29% | 2.07% | -0.82% | -2.16% | 1.34% | -4.58% | -0.08% | -15.68% |
| 2023 | -9.44% | 0.45% | -8.37% | -0.08% | -6.90% | -5.44% | -3.22% | 1.96% | 5.83% | 2.66% | -9.21% | -4.72% | -32.01% |
| 2022 | 8.68% | 3.74% | -5.16% | 14.42% | 0.08% | 8.60% | -11.60% | 5.11% | 11.51% | -4.42% | -5.96% | 10.16% | 36.40% |
| 2021 | -0.76% | -0.35% | -2.39% | -5.75% | 0.76% | -6.21% | -2.91% | -4.16% | 5.72% | -7.55% | -2.31% | -1.63% | -24.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
ProShares Short QQQ has an annualized alpha of -4.41%, beta of -1.04, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 21, 2006.
- This ETF tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -132.17%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-81.90%) - a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -4.41% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of -1.04 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
- -4.41%
- Beta
- -1.04
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- -81.90%
- Downside Capture
- -132.17%
Expense Ratio
PSQ has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PSQ 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 Short QQQ (PSQ) 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.
| PSQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -3.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.78 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.78 | 1.36 | -0.58 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.91 | 2.71 | -3.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.85 | 12.15 | -14.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
ProShares Short QQQ provided a 5.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.31 | $1.50 | $2.67 | $2.85 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $2.15 | $1.63 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 5.15% | 4.97% | 7.15% | 6.01% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.31% | 1.75% | 0.95% | 0.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ProShares Short QQQ. 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 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $2.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $2.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 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 Short QQQ. 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 Short QQQ was 98.26%, occurring on Jun 2, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ProShares Short QQQ drawdown is 98.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -98.26%Jun 2026 | 17y 6mo | — | 17y 7moNov 2008 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -29.52%Oct 2007 | 1y 3mo | 11mo 7d | 2y 2moJul 2006 - Oct 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -16.58%Nov 2008 | 7d | 15d | 22dOct 2008 - Nov 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -11.83%Oct 2008 | 0s | 2d | 2dOct 2008 - Oct 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -8.47%Oct 2008 | 4d | 4d | 8dOct 2008 - Oct 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PSQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.26% | -56.78% | -41.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -26.86% | -9.10% | -17.76% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -49.65% | -18.90% | -30.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -60.91% | -25.43% | -35.48% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -88.98% | -33.92% | -55.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -98.22% | -1.29% | -96.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -74.00% | -10.72% | -63.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 13.17% | 2.02% | +11.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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