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ProShares UltraShort SILVER ETF - USD
ZSL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +51.47% | +80.97% | -36.52% | -85.33% | -95.08% | -96.65% |
| Flows | -$40M | -$156M | -$150M | +$143M | +$162M | +$142M |
Characteristics
The ProShares UltraShort SILVER ETF - USD is built to track the Bloomberg Silver Subindex TR - 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 | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 1, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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ZSL'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 | +100.36% | +130.39% | +89.12% | +78.81% |
Max drawdown | -37.48% | -93.97% | -98.45% | -99.07% |
Max drawdown duration | 37d | 351d | 1016d | 1415d |
Time to recover | 24d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 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 ZSL?
ZSL is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by ProShares.
What index does ZSL track?
ZSL tracks the Bloomberg Silver Subindex TR - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does ZSL invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-2x) to Silver. It is part of the segment: Inverse Commodity.
What is the expense ratio of ZSL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of ZSL is 1.33%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was ZSL launched?
ZSL was launched on December 1, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of ZSL?
ZSL is issued by ProShares.
What is the AUM of ZSL?
As of July 17, 2026, ZSL manages $101.07 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has ZSL performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, ZSL delivered a return of 51.47% over the past month (1M performance), 80.97% over the past three months (3M), and -36.52% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for ZSL?
As of July 17, 2026, ZSL has seen net flows of -$40M in the past month (1M flow) and -$150M year-to-date (YTD).
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