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GLL vs. UGL
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Performance

GLL vs. UGL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL) and ProShares Ultra Gold (UGL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-21.00%
24.49%
GLL
UGL

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GLL achieves a -35.80% return, which is significantly lower than UGL's 52.47% return. Over the past 10 years, GLL has underperformed UGL with an annualized return of -16.21%, while UGL has yielded a comparatively higher 9.43% annualized return.


GLL

YTD

-35.80%

1M

6.01%

6M

-20.96%

1Y

-39.77%

5Y (annualized)

-21.62%

10Y (annualized)

-16.21%

UGL

YTD

52.47%

1M

-6.51%

6M

24.50%

1Y

61.87%

5Y (annualized)

16.31%

10Y (annualized)

9.43%

Key characteristics


GLLUGL
Sharpe Ratio-1.332.05
Sortino Ratio-2.122.57
Omega Ratio0.781.33
Calmar Ratio-0.401.17
Martin Ratio-1.4611.19
Ulcer Index26.93%5.40%
Daily Std Dev29.43%29.52%
Max Drawdown-97.04%-75.93%
Current Drawdown-96.79%-19.90%

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GLL vs. UGL - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both GLL and UGL have an expense ratio of 0.95%.


GLL
ProShares UltraShort Gold
Expense ratio chart for GLL: current value at 0.95% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.95%
Expense ratio chart for UGL: current value at 0.95% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.95%

Correlation

-0.50.00.51.0-1.0

The correlation between GLL and UGL is -0.99. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

GLL vs. UGL - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL) and ProShares Ultra Gold (UGL). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for GLL, currently valued at -1.33, compared to the broader market0.002.004.00-1.332.05
The chart of Sortino ratio for GLL, currently valued at -2.12, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.00-2.122.57
The chart of Omega ratio for GLL, currently valued at 0.78, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.000.781.33
The chart of Calmar ratio for GLL, currently valued at -0.40, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.00-0.401.17
The chart of Martin ratio for GLL, currently valued at -1.46, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00-1.4611.19
GLL
UGL

The current GLL Sharpe Ratio is -1.33, which is lower than the UGL Sharpe Ratio of 2.05. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GLL and UGL, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-1.33
2.05
GLL
UGL

Dividends

GLL vs. UGL - Dividend Comparison

Neither GLL nor UGL has paid dividends to shareholders.


Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

GLL vs. UGL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GLL drawdown since its inception was -97.04%, which is greater than UGL's maximum drawdown of -75.93%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GLL and UGL. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-100.00%-80.00%-60.00%-40.00%-20.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-96.79%
-19.90%
GLL
UGL

Volatility

GLL vs. UGL - Volatility Comparison

ProShares UltraShort Gold (GLL) and ProShares Ultra Gold (UGL) have volatilities of 10.80% and 11.17%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%10.00%11.00%12.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
10.80%
11.17%
GLL
UGL