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ProShares Short Real Estate ETF
REK performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.52% | -2.76% | -11.31% | -7.64% | -11.39% | -3.63% |
| Flows | +$2M | +$83K | +$2M | +$1M | -$27M | +$11M |
Characteristics
The ProShares Short Real Estate ETF is built to track the S&P Select Sector Capped 20% Real Estate Index - USD. This ETF provides synthetic exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the index indirectly through the use of derivatives or a swap. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Inverse |
| Provider | ProShares |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 16, 2010 |
| ESG | No |
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REK'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 | +16.71% | +14.44% | +16.94% | +18.89% |
Max drawdown | -6.03% | -12.45% | -27.11% | -27.11% |
Max drawdown duration | 46d | 110d | 996d | 996d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 18, 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 REK?
REK is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does REK track?
REK tracks the S&P Select Sector Capped 20% Real Estate Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does REK invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-1x) to Large Cap US Real Estate Equities. It is part of the segment: Inverse Equity.
What is the expense ratio of REK?
The total expense ratio (TER) of REK is 1.52%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was REK launched?
REK was launched on March 16, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of REK?
REK is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of REK?
As of July 17, 2026, REK manages $11.62 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has REK performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, REK delivered a return of -4.52% over the past month (1M performance), -2.76% over the past three months (3M), and -11.31% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for REK?
As of July 17, 2026, REK has seen net flows of +$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$2M year-to-date (YTD).
Does REK pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, REK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.51%.
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