ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Buffer ETF (QB) Performance
QB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +14.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.2% total return
- Since first price
- +21.0% since 2025
QB trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | QB total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.6% | −2.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.3% | +1.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.1% | +7.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +14.4% | +13.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.2% | +15.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJun 26, 2025 | +21.0% | +19.9% | — | — | — |
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: QB vs SPY
From Jun 26, 2025: QB grew to $12,100, SPY to $12,589.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
QB returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
QB annual returns table
| Year | QB | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +14.4% | −3.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
QB risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +18.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 2.68 |
| Sortino ratio | 14.61 |
| Best month | +4.6% |
| Worst month | −0.5% |
| Best 12 months | +20.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +17.4% |
| Positive months | 87% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
QB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 5 | +14.3% | +20.2% | +20.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
QB performance overview
ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Buffer ETF (QB) returned +16.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jun 26, 2025 it has returned +21.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: QB chart, QB holdings, QB dividends, QB valuation. See the QB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
QB performance FAQ
What is the QB return over the past year?
QB returned +16.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 15.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in QB be worth?
$10,000 invested in QB at its first recorded close on June 26, 2025 would be worth about $12,100 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is QB?
Over the past history QB had an annualized volatility of 4.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 2.68 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).