UGL vs. SHNY

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ProShares Ultra Gold (UGL) and MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN (SHNY).

UGL and SHNY are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. UGL is a passively managed fund by ProShares that tracks the performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex (200%). It was launched on Dec 1, 2008. SHNY is managed by BMO. It was launched on Feb 24, 2023.

Performance

UGL vs. SHNY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares Ultra Gold (UGL) and MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN (SHNY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

UGL vs. SHNY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
UGL ProShares Ultra Gold	14.36%	137.57%	46.36%	16.92%
SHNY MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN	11.56%	214.54%	50.30%	12.52%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, UGL achieves a 14.36% return, which is significantly higher than SHNY's 11.56% return.

UGL

• 1D: 3.30%
• 1M: -21.80%
• YTD: 14.36%
• 6M: 37.39%
• 1Y: 98.00%
• 3Y*: 59.13%
• 5Y*: 35.67%
• 10Y*: 20.61%

SHNY

• 1D: 5.04%
• 1M: -32.72%
• YTD: 11.56%
• 6M: 39.19%
• 1Y: 123.55%
• 3Y*: 69.59%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

UGL vs. SHNY - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

UGL

ProShares Ultra Gold

SHNY

MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN

Return for Risk

UGL vs. SHNY — Risk / Return Rank

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

UGL

UGL Risk / Return Rank: 81
UGL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 85
UGL Sortino Ratio Rank: 79
UGL Omega Ratio Rank: 79
UGL Calmar Ratio Rank: 84
UGL Martin Ratio Rank: 78

SHNY

SHNY Risk / Return Rank: 74
SHNY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 78
SHNY Sortino Ratio Rank: 75
SHNY Omega Ratio Rank: 74
SHNY Calmar Ratio Rank: 79
SHNY Martin Ratio Rank: 64

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.

UGL vs. SHNY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra Gold (UGL) and MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN (SHNY). 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.

	UGL	SHNY	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.78	1.51	+0.27
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.11	1.94	+0.17
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.31	1.29	+0.02
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.59	2.24	+0.35
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	8.76	6.74	+2.02
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

UGL vs. SHNY - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current UGL Sharpe Ratio is 1.78, which is comparable to the SHNY Sharpe Ratio of 1.51. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of UGL and SHNY, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	UGL	SHNY	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.78	1.51	+0.27
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	1.00	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.64	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.42	1.34	-0.91

Correlation

The correlation between UGL and SHNY is 1.00, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

UGL vs. SHNY - Dividend Comparison

Neither UGL nor SHNY has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

UGL vs. SHNY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum UGL drawdown since its inception was -75.93%, which is greater than SHNY's maximum drawdown of -54.35%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UGL and SHNY.

Drawdown Indicators

	UGL	SHNY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-75.93%	-54.35%	-21.58%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-37.56%	-54.35%	+16.79%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-40.23%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-46.23%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-25.85%	-41.30%	+15.45%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-43.76%	-13.16%	-30.60%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	11.11%	18.10%	-6.99%

Volatility

UGL vs. SHNY - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for ProShares Ultra Gold (UGL) is 20.81%, while MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN (SHNY) has a volatility of 31.37%. This indicates that UGL experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SHNY based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	UGL	SHNY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	20.81%	31.37%	-10.56%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	49.09%	74.62%	-25.53%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	55.46%	82.54%	-27.08%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	35.70%	58.30%	-22.60%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	32.19%	58.30%	-26.11%