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DXD vs. SDOW
Performance
Return for Risk
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DXD vs. SDOW

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

DXD (ProShares UltraShort Dow30) and SDOW (ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30) are both Leveraged Equities funds from ProShares - DXD tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (-200%) while SDOW tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-300%). Both are passively managed. Over the past 10 years, DXD returned -25.22%/yr vs -38.68%/yr for SDOW. With a 1.00 correlation, they move nearly in lockstep. Both charge a 0.95% expense ratio.

Performance

DXD vs. SDOW - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares UltraShort Dow30 (DXD) and ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30 (SDOW). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, DXD achieves a -13.17% return, which is significantly higher than SDOW's -20.67% return. Over the past 10 years, DXD has outperformed SDOW with an annualized return of -25.22%, while SDOW has yielded a comparatively lower -38.68% annualized return.

DXD

1D
-0.45%
1M
-4.37%
YTD
-13.17%
6M
-11.92%
1Y
-31.21%
3Y*
-21.91%
5Y*
-16.12%
10Y*
-25.22%

SDOW

1D
-0.79%
1M
-6.88%
YTD
-20.67%
6M
-18.99%
1Y
-44.96%
3Y*
-33.84%
5Y*
-26.47%
10Y*
-38.68%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DXD vs. SDOW - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
DXD
ProShares UltraShort Dow30		-13.17%-21.11%-16.07%-18.77%7.09%-35.18%-44.57%-35.33%3.07%-38.64%
SDOW
ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30		-20.67%-33.94%-25.95%-28.78%4.00%-49.00%-66.48%-49.54%-0.30%-52.26%

Correlation

The correlation between DXD and SDOW is 1.00 - these two move nearly in lockstep. At this level, holding both provides almost no diversification benefit. If you already own one, adding the other does little to reduce portfolio risk.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

1.00

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

1.00

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

1.00

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

1.00

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 11, 2010

1.00

The correlation between DXD and SDOW has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 1.00 to 1.00 - a consistent structural relationship.

DXD vs. SDOW - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors
DXD
SDOW

Financial Services

94.2%
83.7%

Basic Materials

-

-

Communication Services

-

-

Consumer Cyclical

-

-

Consumer Defensive

-

-

Energy

-

-

Healthcare

-

-

Industrials

-

-

Real Estate

-

-

Technology

-

-

Utilities

-

-

Financial Services

DXD
94.2%
SDOW
83.7%

Basic Materials

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Communication Services

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Consumer Cyclical

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Consumer Defensive

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Energy

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Healthcare

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Industrials

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Real Estate

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Technology

DXD

-

SDOW

-

Utilities

DXD

-

SDOW

-

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ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30

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Return for Risk

DXD vs. SDOW — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
DXD
DXD Risk / Return Rank: 11
Overall Rank
DXD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 00
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DXD Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
Sortino Ratio Rank
DXD Omega Ratio Rank: 11
Omega Ratio Rank
DXD Calmar Ratio Rank: 00
Calmar Ratio Rank
DXD Martin Ratio Rank: 00
Martin Ratio Rank
SDOW
SDOW Risk / Return Rank: 11
Overall Rank
SDOW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 00
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SDOW Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
Sortino Ratio Rank
SDOW Omega Ratio Rank: 11
Omega Ratio Rank
SDOW Calmar Ratio Rank: 00
Calmar Ratio Rank
SDOW Martin Ratio Rank: 00
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DXD vs. SDOW - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares UltraShort Dow30 (DXD) and ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30 (SDOW). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

DXDSDOWDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility
-1.26
-1.21

-0.04

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk
-1.81
-1.87

+0.05

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

0.80

0.79

+0.01

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

-1.01

-1.01

0.00

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

-1.70

-1.65

-0.05

DXD vs. SDOW - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current DXD Sharpe Ratio is -1.26, which is comparable to the SDOW Sharpe Ratio of -1.21. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of DXD and SDOW, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

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Drawdowns

DXD vs. SDOW - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DXD drawdown since its inception was -99.71%, roughly equal to the maximum SDOW drawdown of -99.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DXD and SDOW.

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Drawdown Indicators

DXDSDOWDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-99.71%

-99.96%

+0.25%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-30.90%

-44.49%

+13.59%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-57.68%

-75.55%

+17.87%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-66.02%

-83.15%

+17.13%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-94.76%

-99.29%

+4.53%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-99.71%

-99.96%

+0.25%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-82.33%

-89.58%

+7.25%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

19.75%

29.05%

-9.30%

Volatility

DXD vs. SDOW - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for ProShares UltraShort Dow30 (DXD) is 8.34%, while ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30 (SDOW) has a volatility of 12.43%. This indicates that DXD experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SDOW based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

DXDSDOWDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

8.34%

12.43%

-4.09%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

19.74%

29.43%

-9.69%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

24.98%

37.23%

-12.25%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

29.60%

44.43%

-14.83%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

34.98%

52.23%

-17.25%

DXD vs. SDOW - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both DXD and SDOW have an expense ratio of 0.95%.

Dividends

DXD vs. SDOW - Dividend Comparison

DXD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.26%, less than SDOW's 5.87% yield.

PositionTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
DXD
ProShares UltraShort Dow30		4.26%4.25%5.91%3.87%0.25%0.00%0.31%1.76%1.15%0.12%
SDOW
ProShares UltraPro Short Dow30		5.87%5.80%8.30%5.38%0.36%0.00%0.52%2.17%1.23%0.09%

Frequently Asked Questions

With a correlation of 1.00, DXD and SDOW move almost identically. Holding both adds very little diversification - you're essentially doubling your position in the same market segment. Choosing one is usually more capital-efficient.

SDOW has higher volatility (12.43%) compared to DXD (8.34%). In terms of maximum drawdown, DXD dropped -99.71% vs SDOW's -99.96%.

On 10-year performance, DXD leads with -25.22% vs -38.68% for SDOW. Both ETFs have the same 0.95% expense ratio. On volatility, DXD has been the lower-risk option at 8.34%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Over the 10-year period, DXD has performed better with a -25.22% return vs -38.68%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

DXD and SDOW have the same expense ratio: 0.95% per year.

SDOW has the higher dividend yield at 5.87%, compared with 4.26% for DXD.

DXD tracks Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (-200%), while SDOW tracks Dow Jones Industrial Average (-300%).

SDOW currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-1.21 vs -1.26), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.

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