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ProShares Merger ETF
MRGR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.12% | +0.73% | +2.54% | +10.27% | +27.79% | +23.62% |
| Flows | - | - | +$2M | +$5M | +$656K | -$28M |
Characteristics
The ProShares Merger ETF is built to track the S&P Merger Arbitrage Index - USD. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | ProShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 11, 2012 |
| ESG | No |
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MRGR's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.04% | +3.45% | +3.09% | +3.44% |
Max drawdown | -0.53% | -1.19% | -1.87% | -7.96% |
Max drawdown duration | 11d | 10d | 79d | 829d |
Time to recover | 4d | 5d | 44d | 354d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is MRGR?
MRGR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does MRGR track?
MRGR tracks the S&P Merger Arbitrage Index - USD.
What does MRGR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Developed markets Equities. It is part of the segment: Uncategorized Equities.
What is the expense ratio of MRGR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MRGR is 2.21%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MRGR launched?
MRGR was launched on December 11, 2012, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MRGR?
MRGR is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of MRGR?
As of July 17, 2026, MRGR manages $15.91 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MRGR performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, MRGR delivered a return of 0.12% over the past month (1M performance), 0.73% over the past three months (3M), and 2.54% year-to-date (YTD).
Does MRGR pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, MRGR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.77%.
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