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ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 ETF - USD
SPXU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -16.99% | -13.80% | -11.77% | -58.53% | -79.94% | -87.03% |
| Flows | +$149M | +$188M | +$192M | +$524M | +$324M | +$1.56B |
Characteristics
The ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500 ETF - 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 | June 23, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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SPXU'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 | +45.87% | +39.36% | +44.83% | +50.79% |
Max drawdown | -29.87% | -61.27% | -81.33% | -88.20% |
Max drawdown duration | 18d | 361d | 1087d | 1401d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 20, 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 SPXU?
SPXU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does SPXU track?
SPXU tracks the S&P 500 Price Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does SPXU invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-3x) to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Inverse Equity.
What is the expense ratio of SPXU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SPXU is 0.9%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SPXU launched?
SPXU was launched on June 23, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SPXU?
SPXU is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of SPXU?
As of April 17, 2026, SPXU manages $556.67 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPXU performed recently?
As of April 17, 2026, SPXU delivered a return of -16.99% over the past month (1M performance), -13.8% over the past three months (3M), and -11.77% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SPXU?
As of April 17, 2026, SPXU has seen net flows of +$149M in the past month (1M flow) and +$192M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPXU pay dividends?
As of April 17, 2026, SPXU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.65%.
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