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ProShares UltraShort S&P500 - Distributing - USD
SDS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 2, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +9.12% | +9.06% | +8.69% | -26.46% | -55.74% | -65.29% |
| Flows | +$96M | +$120M | +$120M | +$208M | +$129M | +$619M |
Characteristics
The ProShares UltraShort S&P500 - Distributing - USD is built to track the S&P 500 Price 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 | July 11, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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SDS'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 | +28.84% | +36.71% | +29.73% | +33.86% |
Max drawdown | -7.27% | -48.79% | -62.47% | -71.18% |
Max drawdown duration | 3d | 359d | 886d | 1278d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 3, 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 SDS?
SDS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does SDS track?
SDS tracks the S&P 500 Price Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does SDS invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-2x) to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Inverse Equity.
What is the expense ratio of SDS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SDS is 0.91%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SDS launched?
SDS was launched on July 11, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SDS?
SDS is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of SDS?
As of April 2, 2026, SDS manages $515.40 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SDS performed recently?
As of April 2, 2026, SDS delivered a return of 9.12% over the past month (1M performance), 9.06% over the past three months (3M), and 8.69% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SDS?
As of April 2, 2026, SDS has seen net flows of +$96M in the past month (1M flow) and +$120M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SDS pay dividends?
As of April 2, 2026, SDS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.42%.
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