ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) belongs to the Leveraged Currency category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with YCS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to YCS
YCS charges 1.00% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Leveraged Currency category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | 0.81% | 362.37M | Feb 2025 | YCS vs FOXY | |
| ProShares Ultra Yen | 0.95% | 33.36M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs YCL | |
| ProShares Ultra Euro | 0.95% | 4.41M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs ULE | |
| ProShares UltraShort Euro | 0.99% | 34.76M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs EUO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to YCS
YCS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There is 1 ETF in the Leveraged Currency category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | 86 | 362.37M | Feb 2025 | YCS vs FOXY | |
| ProShares UltraShort Euro | 16 | 34.76M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs EUO | |
| ProShares Ultra Euro | 11 | 4.41M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs ULE | |
| ProShares Ultra Yen | 3 | 33.36M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs YCL |
Top Performing YCS Alternatives (YTD)
YCS is at 7.29% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Leveraged Currency category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 10.41%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | 10.41% | 362.37M | Feb 2025 | YCS vs FOXY | |
| ProShares UltraShort Euro | 6.49% | 34.76M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs EUO | |
| ProShares Ultra Euro | -4.48% | 4.41M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs ULE | |
| ProShares Ultra Yen | -5.82% | 33.36M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs YCL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to YCS
YCS has 16.85% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Leveraged Currency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.13%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | 10.13% | 362.37M | Feb 2025 | YCS vs FOXY | |
| ProShares UltraShort Euro | 12.05% | 34.76M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs EUO | |
| ProShares Ultra Euro | 12.54% | 4.41M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs ULE | |
| ProShares Ultra Yen | 16.66% | 33.36M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs YCL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to YCS
YCS has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.30%. There are 2 ETFs in the Leveraged Currency category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | -5.08% | 362.37M | Feb 2025 | YCS vs FOXY | |
| ProShares UltraShort Euro | -8.05% | 34.76M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs EUO | |
| ProShares Ultra Euro | -11.67% | 4.41M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs ULE | |
| ProShares Ultra Yen | -23.28% | 33.36M | Nov 2008 | YCS vs YCL |
Other ETFs from ProShares
The 10 most viewed ProShares ETFs shown here include TQQQ, QLD, BITO and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $33B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 36 | 23.06% | 32.83B | Feb 2010 | YCS vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 39 | 18.94% | 12.76B | Jun 2006 | YCS vs QLD | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.42% | 1.41B | Oct 2021 | YCS vs BITO | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 50 | 21.72% | 5.15B | Jun 2009 | YCS vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 54 | 16.14% | 7.81B | Jun 2006 | YCS vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 47 | 10.84% | 11.68B | Oct 2013 | YCS vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 52 | 50.25% | 2.47B | Jan 2007 | YCS vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Inverse Equities, Nasdaq-100 | 2 | -34.61% | 2.00B | Feb 2010 | YCS vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income, Dividend | 44 | 10.08% | 394.37M | Mar 2024 | YCS vs IQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Volatility | 2 | -35.24% | 244.68M | Oct 2011 | YCS vs UVXY |
Often Compared With YCS
Investors most often compare YCS with JPYUSD=X, PFIX, TBT. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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