ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas (DIG) Performance
DIG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +128.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +130.5% total return
- 5 years
- +33.7% a year
- 10 years
- +7.9% a year
- Since first price
- +1.6% a year since 2007
DIG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | DIG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +22.7% | +22.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +34.1% | +33.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +43.4% | +42.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +128.2% | +125.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +130.5% | +126.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +110.5%+28.2%/yr | +96.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +326.7%+33.7%/yr | +288.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +113.0%+7.9%/yr | +71.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +92.4%+4.5%/yr | +49.7% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 1, 2007 | +36.1%+1.6%/yr | −8.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: DIG vs SPY
From Feb 1, 2007: DIG grew to $13,614, SPY to $75,332.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DIG returns by calendar year
10 of 18 full years positive. Best 2022 (+125.3%), worst 2008 (−72.3%). 2026 is year to date.
DIG annual returns table
| Year | DIG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +128.2% | −29.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +2.7% | −35.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +0.9% | −30.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −13.0% | −34.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +125.3% | −46.0% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +115.6% | −32.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −70.4% | −87.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +12.5% | −36.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −40.1% | −55.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −7.4% | −35.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +47.6% | −27.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −44.0% | −50.4% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −21.9% | −49.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +53.2% | −13.9% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +4.4% | −33.8% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −4.0% | −51.8% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +33.6% | −37.7% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +20.5% | −46.7% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −72.3% | −83.2% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
DIG largest drawdowns
Now 33.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2008 | −97.0% | Mar 23, 2020 | not yet | 11.8 years | 18.4 years so far |
| Jan 3, 2008 | −30.7% | Feb 6, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 | 34 days | 3 months |
| Jul 19, 2007 | −24.5% | Aug 16, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 | 28 days | 2 months |
| Oct 18, 2007 | −19.2% | Nov 27, 2007 | Dec 26, 2007 | 40 days | 2 months |
| Feb 26, 2007 | −12.4% | Mar 5, 2007 | Mar 22, 2007 | 7 days | 24 days |
| Apr 22, 2008 | −10.1% | May 1, 2008 | May 13, 2008 | 9 days | 21 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
DIG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.9% | +33.0% | +5.2% | +0.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 41.6% | 52.2% | 60.2% | 52.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.47 | 0.73 | 0.36 | 0.26 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.79 | 1.34 | 0.58 | 0.40 |
| Best month | +28.9% | +50.7% | +63.4% | +63.4% |
| Worst month | −28.4% | −31.8% | −66.1% | −66.1% |
| Best 12 months | +111.8% | +155.6% | +290.3% | +290.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −30.4% | −30.4% | −83.9% | −83.9% |
| Positive months | 50% | 57% | 54% | 55% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.05 | 0.96 | 2.07 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.01 | 0.29 | 0.53 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
DIG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 225 | −83.9% | +4.1% | +290.3% | 54% |
| 3-year (a year) | 201 | −48.6% | −1.3% | +97.3% | 49% |
| 5-year (a year) | 177 | −36.3% | −3.3% | +50.8% | 40% |
| 10-year (a year) | 117 | −17.7% | −5.0% | +8.5% | 18% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DIG performance overview
ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas (DIG) returned +130.5% over the past year and +7.9% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +1.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,614. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −97.0%, from May 20, 2008 to Mar 23, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. DIG finished 10 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2022 (+125.3%) and the worst 2008 (−72.3%). Volatility has been 52.9% a year.
Related: DIG chart, DIG holdings, DIG dividends, DIG valuation. See the DIG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DIG performance FAQ
What is the DIG return over the past year?
DIG returned +130.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 126.7%.
What is the average annual return of DIG?
DIG has returned +33.7% a year over 5 years, +7.9% a year over 10 years, +1.6% a year since February 1, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in DIG be worth?
$10,000 invested in DIG at its first recorded close on February 1, 2007 would be worth about $13,614 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DIG?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −72.3%. The best was 2022 at +125.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of DIG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −97.0% between May 20, 2008 and March 23, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 33.1% below its peak.
How volatile is DIG?
Over the past 3 years DIG had an annualized volatility of 41.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.47 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).