ProShares UltraPro Russell2000 (URTY) Performance
URTY total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +22.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +18.6% total return
- 5 years
- −9.5% a year
- 10 years
- +4.6% a year
- Since first price
- +11.8% a year since 2010
URTY trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | URTY total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −7.9% | −7.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −18.7% | −18.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −7.1% | −7.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +22.3% | +21.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +18.6% | +17.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +145.7%+34.9%/yr | +138.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −39.4%−9.5%/yr | −41.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +56.6%+4.6%/yr | +50.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +471.7%+12.3%/yr | +447.4% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 11, 2010 | +548.4%+11.8%/yr | +520.8% | — | — | — |
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: URTY vs SPY
From Feb 11, 2010: URTY grew to $64,843, SPY to $94,410.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
URTY returns by calendar year
10 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+147.9%), worst 2022 (−62.8%). 2026 is year to date.
URTY annual returns table
| Year | URTY | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +22.3% | −32.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +9.3% | −58.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +7.4% | −28.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +24.4% | −52.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −62.8% | −67.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +28.5% | −34.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −7.7% | −85.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +72.4% | −29.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −39.6% | −63.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +38.9% | −18.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +60.1% | −38.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −21.0% | −42.8% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +5.9% | −35.6% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +147.9% | −15.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +44.6% | −35.1% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −37.6% | −70.3% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
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.
URTY largest drawdowns
Now 49.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2018 | −88.1% | Mar 23, 2020 | Feb 8, 2021 | 1.6 years | 2.4 years |
| Nov 8, 2021 | −82.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | not yet | 3.4 years | 5.0 years so far |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −70.3% | Oct 3, 2011 | May 7, 2013 | 5 months | 2.0 years |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −62.5% | Feb 11, 2016 | Nov 25, 2016 | 8 months | 1.4 years |
| Apr 23, 2010 | −53.6% | Aug 24, 2010 | Dec 17, 2010 | 4 months | 8 months |
| Mar 5, 2014 | −35.6% | Oct 13, 2014 | Feb 17, 2015 | 7 months | 11 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
URTY risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +26.9% | −6.8% | +4.1% | +11.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 60.2% | 63.2% | 63.5% | 59.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.61 | 0.14 | 0.36 | 0.47 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.08 | 0.21 | 0.56 | 0.73 |
| Best month | +38.5% | +38.5% | +62.4% | +62.4% |
| Worst month | −24.7% | −28.3% | −66.3% | −66.3% |
| Best 12 months | +141.4% | +141.4% | +444.0% | +444.0% |
| Worst 12 months | −31.1% | −65.4% | −72.8% | −72.8% |
| Positive months | 61% | 53% | 60% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 3.87 | 3.37 | 3.51 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.85 | — |
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.
URTY rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 189 | −72.8% | +14.0% | +444.0% | 60% |
| 3-year (a year) | 165 | −31.8% | +11.9% | +58.8% | 72% |
| 5-year (a year) | 141 | −20.1% | +7.4% | +39.3% | 62% |
| 10-year (a year) | 81 | −4.3% | +6.5% | +27.0% | 88% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
URTY performance overview
ProShares UltraPro Russell2000 (URTY) returned +18.6% over the past year and +4.6% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +11.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $64,843. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −88.1%, from Aug 31, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 11 months to get back to the old high. URTY finished 10 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+147.9%) and the worst 2022 (−62.8%). Volatility has been 59.4% a year.
Related: URTY chart, URTY dividends. See the URTY overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
URTY performance FAQ
What is the URTY return over the past year?
URTY returned +18.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 17.5%.
What is the average annual return of URTY?
URTY has returned −9.5% a year over 5 years, +4.6% a year over 10 years, +11.8% a year since February 11, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in URTY be worth?
$10,000 invested in URTY at its first recorded close on February 11, 2010 would be worth about $64,843 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for URTY?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −62.8%. The best was 2013 at +147.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of URTY?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −88.1% between August 31, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on February 8, 2021, 11 months after the bottom.
How volatile is URTY?
Over the past 3 years URTY had an annualized volatility of 60.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.61 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).