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ProShares Short S&P500 ETF
SH performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.21% | -1.97% | -2.71% | -20.84% | -32.39% | -35.83% |
| Flows | -$97M | +$197M | +$353M | -$286M | -$309M | +$713M |
Characteristics
The ProShares Short S&P500 ETF 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 | June 19, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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SH's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Latest news about SH
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.21% | +12.62% | +15.02% | +17.05% |
Max drawdown | -10.99% | -21.17% | -35.15% | -41.17% |
Max drawdown duration | 24d | 365d | 907d | 1289d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 25, 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 SH?
SH is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does SH track?
SH tracks the S&P 500 Price Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does SH invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-1x) to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Inverse Equity.
What is the expense ratio of SH?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SH is 0.89%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SH launched?
SH was launched on June 19, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SH?
SH is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of SH?
As of April 23, 2026, SH manages $1.19 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SH performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, SH delivered a return of -7.21% over the past month (1M performance), -1.97% over the past three months (3M), and -2.71% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SH?
As of April 23, 2026, SH has seen net flows of -$97M in the past month (1M flow) and +$353M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SH pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, SH has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.26%.
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