ProShares Ultra Technology (ROM) Performance
ROM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +46.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +43.0% total return
- 5 years
- +20.2% a year
- 10 years
- +37.2% a year
- Since first price
- +23.7% a year since 2007
ROM trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ROM total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −13.0% | −13.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.5% | +2.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +28.9% | +28.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +46.6% | +46.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +43.0% | +42.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +255.4%+52.6%/yr | +253.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +150.5%+20.2%/yr | +149.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +2,259.8%+37.2%/yr | +2,229.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +7,318.8%+33.3%/yr | +7,178.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 1, 2007 | +6,575.5%+23.7%/yr | +6,216.3% | — | — | — |
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: ROM vs SPY
From Feb 1, 2007: ROM grew to $667,552, SPY to $75,332.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ROM returns by calendar year
14 of 18 full years positive. Best 2009 (+146.4%), worst 2008 (−73.3%). 2026 is year to date.
ROM annual returns table
| Year | ROM | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +46.6% | −31.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +35.6% | −46.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +31.7% | −32.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +130.7% | −23.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −63.9% | −66.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +77.7% | −21.6% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +80.4% | −54.9% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +102.1% | −24.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −9.9% | −44.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +81.1% | −11.8% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +23.5% | −21.5% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +3.6% | −29.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +38.9% | −17.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +57.0% | −11.9% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +19.2% | −28.7% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −7.4% | −37.6% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +19.9% | −32.2% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +146.4% | −36.5% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −73.3% | −78.9% | −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.
ROM largest drawdowns
Now 19.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2007 | −83.4% | Mar 9, 2009 | Oct 21, 2013 | 1.4 years | 6.0 years |
| Dec 27, 2021 | −67.6% | Nov 3, 2022 | Jun 11, 2024 | 10 months | 2.5 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −54.9% | Mar 20, 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 | 30 days | 5 months |
| Jul 10, 2024 | −48.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 9 months | 12 months |
| Aug 29, 2018 | −44.3% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 | 4 months | 8 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −32.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ROM risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +59.9% | +26.4% | +39.1% | +25.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 47.8% | 50.0% | 44.2% | 41.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.12 | 0.64 | 0.92 | 0.72 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.75 | 1.15 | 1.64 | 1.16 |
| Best month | +42.4% | +42.4% | +42.4% | +42.4% |
| Worst month | −16.8% | −25.8% | −25.8% | −33.8% |
| Best 12 months | +150.5% | +150.5% | +170.1% | +170.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −11.8% | −63.9% | −63.9% | −73.4% |
| Positive months | 56% | 53% | 61% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 3.15 | 2.71 | 2.48 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.86 | — |
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.
ROM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 225 | −73.4% | +33.2% | +170.1% | 78% |
| 3-year (a year) | 201 | −19.5% | +28.2% | +86.4% | 94% |
| 5-year (a year) | 177 | −5.9% | +28.6% | +60.3% | 96% |
| 10-year (a year) | 117 | +13.3% | +31.6% | +42.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ROM performance overview
ProShares Ultra Technology (ROM) returned +43.0% over the past year and +37.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +23.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $667,552. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −83.4%, from Oct 31, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 4.6 years to get back to the old high. ROM finished 14 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+146.4%) and the worst 2008 (−73.3%). Volatility has been 41.8% a year.
Related: ROM chart, ROM dividends. See the ROM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ROM performance FAQ
What is the ROM return over the past year?
ROM returned +43.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 42.9%.
What is the average annual return of ROM?
ROM has returned +20.2% a year over 5 years, +37.2% a year over 10 years, +23.7% a year since February 1, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in ROM be worth?
$10,000 invested in ROM at its first recorded close on February 1, 2007 would be worth about $667,552 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for ROM?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −73.3%. The best was 2009 at +146.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of ROM?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −83.4% between October 31, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on October 21, 2013, 4.6 years after the bottom.
How volatile is ROM?
Over the past 3 years ROM had an annualized volatility of 47.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).