ProShares Short FTSE China 50 (YXI) Performance
YXI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +19.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +25.2% total return
- 5 years
- −1.9% a year
- 10 years
- −6.0% a year
- Since first price
- −7.5% a year since 2010
YXI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | YXI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +6.6% | +6.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +7.2% | +6.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +13.2% | +11.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +19.3% | +17.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +25.2% | +22.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −29.5%−11.0%/yr | −36.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −9.3%−1.9%/yr | −19.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −46.2%−6.0%/yr | −52.9% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −72.3%−8.2%/yr | −75.7% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 18, 2010 | −72.4%−7.5%/yr | −75.8% | — | — | — |
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: YXI vs SPY
From Mar 18, 2010: YXI grew to $2,761, SPY to $87,224.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
YXI returns by calendar year
6 of 15 full years positive. Best 2021 (+13.9%), worst 2017 (−28.4%). 2026 is year to date.
YXI annual returns table
| Year | YXI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +19.3% | −13.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −22.9% | −33.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −25.4% | −43.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +12.4% | −15.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +4.8% | −31.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +13.9% | −16.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −17.9% | −35.7% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −14.3% | −17.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | +9.6% | −11.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −28.4% | −29.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −7.7% | −30.9% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +3.9% | −24.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −16.4% | −27.0% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −5.5% | −25.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −21.7% | −24.6% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +4.5% | −25.7% | +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.
YXI largest drawdowns
Now 75.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2011 | −81.2% | Oct 2, 2025 | not yet | 14.0 years | 15.1 years so far |
| May 20, 2010 | −27.0% | Apr 21, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | 11 months | 1.4 years |
| Mar 25, 2010 | −10.5% | Apr 9, 2010 | May 5, 2010 | 15 days | 41 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
YXI risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −11.1% | −4.6% | −6.5% | −7.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.4% | 27.4% | 23.1% | 22.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.68 | -0.16 | -0.27 | -0.30 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.80 | -0.22 | -0.36 | -0.41 |
| Best month | +10.2% | +20.8% | +20.8% | +22.5% |
| Worst month | −18.0% | −26.8% | −26.8% | −26.8% |
| Best 12 months | +21.0% | +58.6% | +58.6% | +58.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −37.1% | −37.1% | −37.1% | −37.8% |
| Positive months | 47% | 52% | 43% | 42% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.11 | -0.26 | -0.43 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.07 | -0.15 | -0.28 | — |
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.
YXI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 188 | −37.8% | −7.9% | +58.6% | 35% |
| 3-year (a year) | 164 | −23.7% | −8.3% | +16.7% | 10% |
| 5-year (a year) | 140 | −16.2% | −7.9% | +4.6% | 4% |
| 10-year (a year) | 80 | −11.2% | −8.0% | −4.4% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
YXI performance overview
ProShares Short FTSE China 50 (YXI) returned +25.2% over the past year and −6.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned −7.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $2,761. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −81.2%, from Oct 4, 2011 to Oct 2, 2025; the fund has not yet regained that high. YXI finished 6 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+13.9%) and the worst 2017 (−28.4%). Volatility has been 22.7% a year.
Related: YXI chart, YXI dividends. See the YXI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
YXI performance FAQ
What is the YXI return over the past year?
YXI returned +25.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 22.4%.
What is the average annual return of YXI?
YXI has returned −1.9% a year over 5 years, −6.0% a year over 10 years, −7.5% a year since March 18, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in YXI be worth?
$10,000 invested in YXI at its first recorded close on March 18, 2010 would be worth about $2,761 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for YXI?
The worst calendar year was 2017, with a total return of −28.4%. The best was 2021 at +13.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of YXI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −81.2% between October 4, 2011 and October 2, 2025. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 75.6% below its peak.
How volatile is YXI?
Over the past 3 years YXI had an annualized volatility of 20.4% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.68 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).