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ProShares UltraShort Yen
YCS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.44% | +3.55% | +4.10% | +25.94% | +86.55% | +180.22% |
| Flows | -$3M | -$7M | -$7M | -$891K | -$11M | -$31M |
Characteristics
The ProShares UltraShort Yen is built to track the JPY/USD Spot Exchange Rate. 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 | Currencies |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 24, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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YCS'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 | +18.06% | +19.45% | +20.00% | +20.18% |
Max drawdown | -8.13% | -9.22% | -23.11% | -27.28% |
Max drawdown duration | 56d | 30d | 181d | 299d |
Time to recover | 43d | 19d | 114d | 215d |
Replication quality
Data as of April 10, 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 YCS?
YCS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Currencies assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does YCS track?
YCS tracks the JPY/USD Spot Exchange Rate, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does YCS invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-2x) to Currencies. It is part of the segment: Other Inverse Products.
What is the expense ratio of YCS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of YCS is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was YCS launched?
YCS was launched on November 24, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of YCS?
YCS is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of YCS?
As of April 8, 2026, YCS manages $29.02 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has YCS performed recently?
As of April 8, 2026, YCS delivered a return of 1.44% over the past month (1M performance), 3.55% over the past three months (3M), and 4.1% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for YCS?
As of April 8, 2026, YCS has seen net flows of -$3M in the past month (1M flow) and -$7M year-to-date (YTD).
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