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ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ ETF - USD
SQQQ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 13, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -13.52% | -13.70% | -49.31% | -52.60% | -91.49% | -95.96% |
| Flows | +$345M | +$194M | +$1.46B | +$466M | +$5.21B | +$9.76B |
Characteristics
The ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ ETF - USD is built to track the NASDAQ-100 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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SQQQ'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 | +54.23% | +58.57% | +61.72% | +69.55% |
Max drawdown | -34.74% | -63.91% | -93.34% | -97.59% |
Max drawdown duration | 76d | 197d | 1083d | 1580d |
Time to recover | N/A | 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 SQQQ?
SQQQ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does SQQQ track?
SQQQ tracks the NASDAQ-100 Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does SQQQ 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 SQQQ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SQQQ is 0.99%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SQQQ launched?
SQQQ was launched on February 9, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SQQQ?
SQQQ is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of SQQQ?
As of October 13, 2026, SQQQ manages $2.13 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SQQQ performed recently?
As of October 13, 2026, SQQQ delivered a return of -13.52% over the past month (1M performance), -13.7% over the past three months (3M), and -49.31% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SQQQ?
As of October 13, 2026, SQQQ has seen net flows of +$345M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.46B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SQQQ pay dividends?
As of October 13, 2026, SQQQ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.7%.
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