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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ProShares Ultra Yen, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
ProShares Ultra Yen (YCL) has returned -3.59% so far this year and -16.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, YCL has returned -11.45% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
ProShares Ultra Yen
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- -3.33%
- YTD
- -3.59%
- 6M
- -15.53%
- 1Y
- -16.05%
- 3Y*
- -17.74%
- 5Y*
- -18.74%
- 10Y*
- -11.45%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 9, 2008, YCL's average daily return is -0.03%, while the average monthly return is -0.71%.
Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst month was Nov 2016 at -16.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, YCL closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 20, 2022 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2013 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.20% | -2.41% | -3.33% | -3.59% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.52% | 5.52% | 0.42% | 9.45% | -1.88% | -1.19% | -9.04% | 4.92% | -1.87% | -8.71% | -2.97% | -1.09% | -6.34% |
| 2024 | -8.77% | -4.39% | -2.63% | -8.39% | -0.25% | -4.85% | 14.09% | 3.80% | 2.75% | -10.65% | 2.45% | -10.00% | -25.97% |
| 2023 | 0.85% | -9.18% | 4.32% | -5.54% | -5.07% | -7.39% | 2.01% | -4.68% | -6.23% | -3.44% | 3.94% | 9.57% | -20.46% |
| 2022 | -0.18% | 0.09% | -10.93% | -12.26% | 1.31% | -10.48% | 3.36% | -8.39% | -8.36% | -5.95% | 15.43% | 9.55% | -26.92% |
| 2021 | -2.95% | -3.57% | -7.51% | 2.44% | -1.03% | -2.36% | 2.34% | -0.68% | -2.46% | -4.74% | 1.48% | -3.73% | -20.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
ProShares Ultra Yen has an annualized alpha of -5.38%, beta of -0.22, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 10, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 16.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -23.86% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.22 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 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 0.04 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
- -5.38%
- Beta
- -0.22
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- -23.86%
- Downside Capture
- 16.89%
Expense Ratio
YCL has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YCL ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% 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 Ultra Yen (YCL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| YCL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.80 | 0.90 | -1.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.09 | 1.39 | -2.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.88 | 1.21 | -0.33 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.59 | 1.40 | -1.99 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.96 | 6.61 | -7.57 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
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 Ultra Yen. 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 Yen was 88.10%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ProShares Ultra Yen drawdown is 87.87%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -88.1% | Oct 31, 2011 | 3622 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -26.4% | Dec 18, 2008 | 74 | Apr 6, 2009 | 349 | Aug 24, 2010 | 423 |
| -14.37% | Mar 18, 2011 | 14 | Apr 6, 2011 | 72 | Jul 20, 2011 | 86 |
| -8.82% | Nov 1, 2010 | 32 | Dec 15, 2010 | 62 | Mar 16, 2011 | 94 |
| -6.34% | Sep 15, 2010 | 3 | Sep 17, 2010 | 13 | Oct 6, 2010 | 16 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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