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ProShares Ultra GOLD ETF
UGL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of May 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.10% | -16.08% | +10.43% | +76.32% | +274.76% | +297.48% |
| Flows | -$64M | -$176M | -$165M | -$3M | +$66M | +$41M |
Characteristics
The ProShares Ultra GOLD ETF is built to track the Bloomberg Gold Subindex - 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 | Leveraged |
| Provider | ProShares |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 1, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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UGL'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 | +60.79% | +54.17% | +40.05% | +36.58% |
Max drawdown | -32.83% | -35.48% | -35.48% | -39.38% |
Max drawdown duration | 67d | 99d | 99d | 755d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 516d |
Replication quality
Data as of May 11, 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 UGL?
UGL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does UGL track?
UGL tracks the Bloomberg Gold Subindex - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does UGL invest in?
This ETF provides leveraged exposure (2x) to Gold. It is part of the segment: Leveraged Commodity.
What is the expense ratio of UGL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of UGL is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was UGL launched?
UGL was launched on December 1, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of UGL?
UGL is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of UGL?
As of May 8, 2026, UGL manages $972.24 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has UGL performed recently?
As of May 8, 2026, UGL delivered a return of -2.1% over the past month (1M performance), -16.08% over the past three months (3M), and 10.43% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for UGL?
As of May 8, 2026, UGL has seen net flows of -$64M in the past month (1M flow) and -$165M year-to-date (YTD).
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