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SH Proshares Short S&P 500

Over the last 15 years (2011-082026-09), $10,000 invested in SH with dividends reinvested grew to $1,235-12.88% a year — with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -88.59%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.

Growth of $10,000 · 2011-082026-09 · dividends reinvested

CAGR (annualized return)
-12.88%
Volatility (annualized)
13.91%
Worst drawdown
-88.59%
Sharpe ratio
-1.04

About SH

ProShares Short S&P 500 is an inverse exchange-traded fund designed to deliver the daily opposite performance of the S&P 500 Index. The fund provides a simple way to gain broad U.S. equity market short exposure through a portfolio that uses derivatives rather than direct stock borrowing. Its objective is to reflect -1x of the index’s daily move, making it a specialized tool for investors and institutions that need to offset equity market exposure or manage short-term directional risk. ProShares Short S&P 500 is part of ProShares’ lineup of strategy-based ETFs and focuses on large-cap U.S. stocks represented across major sectors of the market. The fund is used in tactical trading, hedging, and other short-term portfolio applications where inverse index exposure is desired.

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This tool is for educational and informational purposes only and does not provide financial, investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Results are hypothetical and based on historical data and assumptions that may be inaccurate. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions.

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