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ProShares Short FINANCIALS ETF
SEF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.60% | -6.70% | -2.15% | -4.46% | -31.97% | -34.34% |
| Flows | - | -$5M | +$4M | +$6M | -$13M | +$14M |
Characteristics
The ProShares Short FINANCIALS ETF is built to track the S&P Financials Select Sector Daily Capped 35/20 NTR 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 | June 10, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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SEF'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 | +13.10% | +14.55% | +15.87% | +18.15% |
Max drawdown | -11.03% | -15.57% | -39.58% | -41.69% |
Max drawdown duration | 44d | 110d | 992d | 1374d |
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 SEF?
SEF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does SEF track?
SEF tracks the S&P Financials Select Sector Daily Capped 35/20 NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does SEF invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-1x) to Large Cap US Financials Equities. It is part of the segment: Inverse Equity.
What is the expense ratio of SEF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SEF is 1.58%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SEF launched?
SEF was launched on June 10, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SEF?
SEF is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of SEF?
As of July 17, 2026, SEF manages $13.29 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SEF performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, SEF delivered a return of -4.6% over the past month (1M performance), -6.7% over the past three months (3M), and -2.15% year-to-date (YTD).
Does SEF pay dividends?
As of July 17, 2026, SEF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.57%.
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