ProShares Ultra Basic Materials (UYM) Performance
UYM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +21.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +24.7% total return
- 5 years
- +4.7% a year
- 10 years
- +11.7% a year
- Since first price
- +4.2% a year since 2007
UYM trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | UYM total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.4% | +3.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.7% | +2.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −5.0% | −5.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +21.6% | +20.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +24.7% | +23.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +61.1%+17.2%/yr | +55.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +25.8%+4.7%/yr | +20.4% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +201.1%+11.7%/yr | +176.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +326.9%+10.2%/yr | +267.6% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 1, 2007 | +123.9%+4.2%/yr | +62.8% | — | — | — |
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: UYM vs SPY
From Feb 1, 2007: UYM grew to $22,395, SPY to $75,332.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
UYM returns by calendar year
12 of 18 full years positive. Best 2009 (+126.8%), worst 2008 (−83.5%). 2026 is year to date.
UYM annual returns table
| Year | UYM | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +21.6% | −23.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +9.5% | −34.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −8.0% | −26.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +17.5% | −27.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −23.1% | −48.2% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +54.6% | −24.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +16.6% | −65.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +35.1% | −22.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −35.7% | −48.4% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +51.5% | −8.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +36.5% | −24.5% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −27.1% | −47.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +2.9% | −23.2% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +38.7% | −18.1% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +14.8% | −31.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −36.6% | −60.0% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +57.4% | −38.1% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +126.8% | −53.8% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −83.5% | −91.9% | −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.
UYM largest drawdowns
Now 11.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2008 | −92.8% | Mar 2, 2009 | May 3, 2021 | 8 months | 12.9 years |
| Apr 20, 2022 | −48.2% | Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 26, 2024 | 5 months | 2.4 years |
| Oct 18, 2024 | −43.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 | 6 months | 1.3 years |
| Jul 19, 2007 | −31.2% | Aug 16, 2007 | Oct 9, 2007 | 28 days | 3 months |
| Oct 29, 2007 | −29.0% | Jan 22, 2008 | Apr 16, 2008 | 3 months | 6 months |
| Jun 1, 2021 | −24.2% | Sep 21, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 | 4 months | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
UYM risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +8.6% | +5.6% | +10.0% | +3.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 32.6% | 40.4% | 40.5% | 45.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.38 | 0.29 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.59 | 0.42 |
| Best month | +17.1% | +23.0% | +35.4% | +39.7% |
| Worst month | −21.1% | −29.4% | −34.6% | −51.9% |
| Best 12 months | +44.2% | +44.2% | +210.6% | +227.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −21.4% | −25.5% | −47.9% | −88.9% |
| Positive months | 53% | 50% | 55% | 53% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.37 | 1.88 | 2.14 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.81 | — |
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.
UYM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 225 | −88.9% | +11.2% | +227.3% | 61% |
| 3-year (a year) | 201 | −31.1% | +8.3% | +61.0% | 79% |
| 5-year (a year) | 177 | −18.8% | +8.9% | +41.1% | 80% |
| 10-year (a year) | 117 | −3.2% | +8.4% | +20.6% | 85% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
UYM performance overview
ProShares Ultra Basic Materials (UYM) returned +24.7% over the past year and +11.7% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +4.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $22,395. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −92.8%, from Jun 18, 2008 to Mar 2, 2009, and it took 12.2 years to get back to the old high. UYM finished 12 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+126.8%) and the worst 2008 (−83.5%). Volatility has been 45.6% a year.
Related: UYM chart, UYM dividends. See the UYM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
UYM performance FAQ
What is the UYM return over the past year?
UYM returned +24.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 23.2%.
What is the average annual return of UYM?
UYM has returned +4.7% a year over 5 years, +11.7% a year over 10 years, +4.2% a year since February 1, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in UYM be worth?
$10,000 invested in UYM at its first recorded close on February 1, 2007 would be worth about $22,395 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for UYM?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −83.5%. The best was 2009 at +126.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of UYM?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −92.8% between June 18, 2008 and March 2, 2009. It recovered to the old high on May 3, 2021, 12.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is UYM?
Over the past 3 years UYM had an annualized volatility of 32.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.28 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).