- ISIN
- US74347X6581
- CUSIP
- 74347X658
- Issuer
- ProShares
- Inception Date
- Mar 16, 2010
- Region
- Emerging Asia Pacific (China)
- Category
- Inverse Equities, China Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE China 50 Net Tax USD (TR) (-100%)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $5M
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Performance
YXI Performance Chart
ProShares Short FTSE China 50 (YXI) is up 13.6% since the beginning of the year. YXI is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of YXI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $898.
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Returns By Period
ProShares Short FTSE China 50 (YXI) has returned 13.62% so far this year and 7.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, YXI has returned -8.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% annually.
ProShares Short FTSE China 50
- 1D
- 2.53%
- 1M
- 6.07%
- YTD
- 13.62%
- 6M
- 12.25%
- 1Y
- 7.64%
- 3Y*
- -8.48%
- 5Y*
- -2.13%
- 10Y*
- -8.04%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.21%
- 1M
- 0.23%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 10.39%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
YXI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 18, 2010, YXI's average daily return is -0.02%, while the average monthly return is -0.47%.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Sep 2011 with a return of +22.5%, while the worst month was Nov 2022 at -26.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, YXI closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 8, 2024 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2022 at -21.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.39% | 6.40% | 3.55% | -1.75% | 4.91% | 3.55% | 13.62% | ||||||
| 2025 | -4.43% | -9.70% | -1.99% | 4.03% | -3.20% | -5.54% | -2.07% | -2.54% | -6.06% | 3.65% | 0.78% | 2.38% | -22.87% |
| 2024 | 10.08% | -7.50% | -2.51% | -6.30% | -3.27% | 2.27% | 1.59% | -2.68% | -17.99% | -0.74% | 3.48% | -2.60% | -25.36% |
| 2023 | -11.65% | 13.12% | -5.44% | 4.46% | 8.83% | -5.25% | -10.86% | 10.94% | 3.50% | 4.16% | 1.40% | 2.11% | 12.40% |
| 2022 | -4.49% | 7.93% | 1.72% | 2.17% | -4.42% | -7.25% | 10.47% | 0.11% | 16.44% | 20.83% | -26.77% | -3.17% | 4.78% |
| 2021 | -7.02% | -0.23% | 4.24% | 0.73% | -0.69% | -0.90% | 12.63% | -1.76% | 4.31% | -4.06% | 4.89% | 2.33% | 13.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
ProShares Short FTSE China 50 has an annualized alpha of 6.94%, beta of -0.87, and R2 of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 2010.
- This ETF tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -83.17%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-46.91%) - a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- Beta of -0.87 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.31 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 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.94%
- Beta
- -0.87
- R²
- 0.31
- Upside Capture
- -46.91%
- Downside Capture
- -83.17%
Expense Ratio
YXI has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
YXI ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% 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 FTSE China 50 (YXI) 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.
| YXI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.96 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 1.35 | -0.27 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.54 | 2.65 | -2.11 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.98 | 11.88 | -10.90 |
Dividends
Dividend History
ProShares Short FTSE China 50 provided a 2.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.62 | $0.73 | $1.19 | $1.01 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.36 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 2.70% | 3.60% | 4.35% | 2.66% | 0.27% | 0.00% | 0.08% | 1.01% | 0.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ProShares Short FTSE China 50. 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 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.73 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $1.19 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 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 FTSE China 50. 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 FTSE China 50 was 81.15%, occurring on Oct 2, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current ProShares Short FTSE China 50 drawdown is 76.80%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 bear market2025 | -81.15%Oct 2025 | 14y 1d | — | 14y 8moOct 2011 - now |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.98%Apr 2011 | 11mo 5d | 5mo 12d | 1y 4moMay 2010 - Sep 2011 |
2010 correction2010 | -10.52%Apr 2010 | 14d | 26d | 1mo 10dMar 2010 - May 2010 |
2010 pullback2010 | -6.31%May 2010 | 3d | 10d | 13dMay 2010 - May 2010 |
2010 pullback2010 | -0.34%Mar 2010 | 0s | 1d | 1dMar 2010 - Mar 2010 |
Drawdown Indicators
| YXI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -81.15% | -56.78% | -24.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.21% | -9.10% | -5.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -53.12% | -18.90% | -34.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -57.65% | -25.43% | -32.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -64.92% | -33.92% | -31.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -76.80% | -2.49% | -74.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -54.35% | -10.72% | -43.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.79% | 2.03% | +5.76% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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