ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ)
PSQ is a passive ETF by ProShares tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ-100 Index (-100%). PSQ launched on Jun 19, 2006 and has a 0.95% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US74347B7148
74347B714
Jun 19, 2006
North America (U.S.)
1x
NASDAQ-100 Index (-100%)
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
PSQ has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ProShares Short QQQ, 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 Short QQQ had a return of -16.94% year-to-date (YTD) and -17.11% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ProShares Short QQQ had an annualized return of -17.56%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that ProShares Short QQQ did not perform as well as the benchmark.
PSQ
-16.94%
-2.62%
-5.55%
-17.11%
-19.51%
-17.56%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PSQ, 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 | -1.37% | -4.49% | -0.71% | 5.07% | -5.35% | -5.29% | 2.07% | -0.82% | -2.16% | 1.34% | -4.58% | -16.94% | |
| 2023 | -9.44% | 0.45% | -8.37% | -0.08% | -6.90% | -5.44% | -3.22% | 1.95% | 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% |
| 2020 | -2.93% | 5.66% | 1.04% | -14.52% | -6.31% | -6.63% | -7.37% | -10.34% | 4.88% | 2.36% | -10.57% | -4.88% | -41.23% |
| 2019 | -8.49% | -2.60% | -3.71% | -4.86% | 8.93% | -7.04% | -2.09% | 1.63% | -0.77% | -4.15% | -3.87% | -3.59% | -27.49% |
| 2018 | -8.04% | 0.73% | 3.83% | -0.73% | -5.25% | -0.97% | -2.61% | -5.46% | 0.41% | 8.71% | -0.19% | 8.66% | -2.34% |
| 2017 | -4.95% | -4.18% | -1.97% | -2.65% | -3.77% | 2.30% | -3.98% | -2.08% | 0.26% | -4.38% | -2.00% | -0.46% | -24.77% |
| 2016 | 6.74% | 1.09% | -6.62% | 3.10% | -4.44% | 1.95% | -6.72% | -1.10% | -2.36% | 1.31% | -0.59% | -1.31% | -9.39% |
| 2015 | 1.77% | -6.86% | 2.08% | -2.03% | -2.45% | 2.29% | -4.53% | 6.35% | 1.75% | -10.58% | -0.73% | 1.18% | -12.24% |
| 2014 | 1.64% | -5.18% | 2.64% | -0.08% | -4.55% | -3.02% | -1.48% | -4.82% | 0.57% | -3.05% | -4.57% | 2.04% | -18.52% |
| 2013 | -2.82% | -0.68% | -3.08% | -2.80% | -3.57% | 2.27% | -6.11% | 0.05% | -4.64% | -5.03% | -3.63% | -2.93% | -28.63% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PSQ is 2, meaning it’s performing worse than 98% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Short QQQ (PSQ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
ProShares Short QQQ provided a 5.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.97 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.97 | $2.85 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $2.15 | $1.63 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 5.26% | 6.01% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.31% | 1.75% | 0.94% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.97 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $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 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 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 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $2.15 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $1.63 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
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 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 97.65%, occurring on Dec 16, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ProShares Short QQQ drawdown is 97.56%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -97.65% | Nov 21, 2008 | 4043 | Dec 16, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -29.52% | Jul 24, 2006 | 322 | Oct 31, 2007 | 232 | Oct 2, 2008 | 554 |
| -16.58% | Oct 28, 2008 | 6 | Nov 4, 2008 | 11 | Nov 19, 2008 | 17 |
| -11.83% | Oct 13, 2008 | 1 | Oct 13, 2008 | 2 | Oct 15, 2008 | 3 |
| -8.47% | Oct 16, 2008 | 3 | Oct 20, 2008 | 4 | Oct 24, 2008 | 7 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current ProShares Short QQQ volatility is 5.23%, 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.