ROM vs. RCAT

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ROM (ProShares Ultra Technology) is Leveraged Equities fund tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index (200%), while RCAT (Red Cat Holdings, Inc.) is a stock. Over the past 5 years, ROM returned 31.70%/yr vs 42.10%/yr for RCAT. At a 0.16 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ROM vs. RCAT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares Ultra Technology (ROM) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with ROM having a 77.72% return and RCAT slightly lower at 73.90%.

ROM

• 1D: -2.01%
• 1M: 45.36%
• YTD: 77.72%
• 6M: 74.45%
• 1Y: 152.07%
• 3Y*: 59.24%
• 5Y*: 31.70%
• 10Y*: 42.70%

RCAT

• 1D: -7.76%
• 1M: 25.36%
• YTD: 73.90%
• 6M: 82.65%
• 1Y: 98.99%
• 3Y*: 142.10%
• 5Y*: 42.10%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ROM vs. RCAT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
ROM ProShares Ultra Technology	77.72%	35.63%	31.65%	130.70%	-63.86%	77.75%	80.42%	102.10%	-9.89%	19.97%
RCAT Red Cat Holdings, Inc.	73.90%	-38.29%	1,360.23%	-6.38%	-54.81%	-30.67%	172.73%	-38.89%	-94.74%	-28.57%

Correlation

The correlation between ROM and RCAT is 0.33, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.33
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.22
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.24
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 25, 2017	0.16

The correlation between ROM and RCAT shifts across timeframes, from 0.16 (all time) to 0.33 (1 year), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Return for Risk

ROM vs. RCAT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ROM

ROM Risk / Return Rank: 83
ROM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 94
ROM Sortino Ratio Rank: 81
ROM Omega Ratio Rank: 80
ROM Calmar Ratio Rank: 85
ROM Martin Ratio Rank: 75

RCAT

RCAT Risk / Return Rank: 69
RCAT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 66
RCAT Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
RCAT Omega Ratio Rank: 68
RCAT Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
RCAT Martin Ratio Rank: 67

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.

ROM vs. RCAT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra Technology (ROM) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT). 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.

	ROM	RCAT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	3.66	0.83	+2.84
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.69	1.92	+1.76
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.48	1.22	+0.27
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.73	1.66	+3.08
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	14.47	3.34	+11.13
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ROM vs. RCAT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ROM Sharpe Ratio is 3.66, which is higher than the RCAT Sharpe Ratio of 0.83. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ROM and RCAT, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ROM	RCAT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.66	0.83	+2.84
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.62	0.37	+0.25
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.86	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.54	-0.06	+0.59

Drawdowns

ROM vs. RCAT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ROM drawdown since its inception was -83.36%, smaller than the maximum RCAT drawdown of -99.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ROM and RCAT.

Drawdown Indicators

	ROM	RCAT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-83.36%	-99.76%	+16.40%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-32.33%	-60.08%	+27.75%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-48.10%	-67.16%	+19.06%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-67.55%	-92.25%	+24.70%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-67.55%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.01%	-91.73%	+89.72%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-20.88%	-95.53%	+74.65%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	10.55%	29.75%	-19.20%

Volatility

ROM vs. RCAT - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for ProShares Ultra Technology (ROM) is 14.00%, while Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT) has a volatility of 38.59%. This indicates that ROM experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RCAT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ROM	RCAT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.00%	38.59%	-24.59%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	33.37%	83.20%	-49.83%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	41.83%	120.70%	-78.87%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	51.63%	114.95%	-63.32%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	49.82%	239.60%	-189.78%

Dividends

ROM vs. RCAT - Dividend Comparison

ROM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.14%, while RCAT has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
RCAT Red Cat Holdings, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
ROM ProShares Ultra Technology	0.14%	0.24%	0.21%	0.01%	0.00%	0.00%	0.05%	0.16%	0.30%	0.08%	0.20%	0.12%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ROM and RCAT in my portfolio?

ROM and RCAT have a correlation of 0.33, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, ROM or RCAT?

RCAT has higher volatility (38.59%) compared to ROM (14.00%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ROM dropped -83.36% vs RCAT's -99.76%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ROM currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (3.66 vs 0.83), 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.