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ProShares UltraPro Short DOW30 ETF
SDOW performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 13, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.09% | +5.68% | -20.22% | -29.19% | -71.81% | -76.45% |
| Flows | -$20M | -$25M | +$7M | -$15M | +$67M | +$90M |
Characteristics
The ProShares UltraPro Short DOW30 ETF is built to track the Dow Jones Industrial Average 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 | February 9, 2010 |
| ESG | No |
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SDOW's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +34.44% | +37.95% | +41.18% | +44.96% |
Max drawdown | -14.56% | -43.29% | -78.62% | -85.29% |
Max drawdown duration | 48d | 198d | 1080d | 1472d |
Time to recover | 42d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of October 15, 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 SDOW?
SDOW is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does SDOW track?
SDOW tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does SDOW invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-3x) to Other Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Inverse Equity.
What is the expense ratio of SDOW?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SDOW is 0.97%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SDOW launched?
SDOW was launched on February 9, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SDOW?
SDOW is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of SDOW?
As of October 13, 2026, SDOW manages $156.52 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SDOW performed recently?
As of October 13, 2026, SDOW delivered a return of 5.09% over the past month (1M performance), 5.68% over the past three months (3M), and -20.22% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SDOW?
As of October 13, 2026, SDOW has seen net flows of -$20M in the past month (1M flow) and +$7M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SDOW pay dividends?
As of October 13, 2026, SDOW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.88%.
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