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ProShares Ultra Dow30(DDM)
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Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DDM
10/28/2026: DDM (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
ProShares Ultra Dow30 (DDM) provides 2x daily leveraged exposure to the Dow Jones Industrial Average using derivative contracts. Its primary strength lies in its liquidity and ability to amplify short-term market momentum for active traders. The fund is designed specifically for tactical, short-term usage; holding it for longer periods introduces 'compounding decay' where returns deviate from 2x the index. Investors face significant risks, including market concentration in 30 stocks and volatility-induced losses during sideways markets. It is best suited for experienced traders who can actively manage the position and monitor daily volatility.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The fund can amplify gains during strong upward trending markets. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum traders often use DDM to capitalize on short-term Dow volatility during strong market upturns. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The leveraged structure and daily resetting make it unsuitable for long-term value-based compounding. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The fund is designed for capital appreciation via leverage, not for reliable income or dividend capture. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The 2x daily leverage creates significant risk of loss that is incompatible with low-risk portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Sophisticated, active traders with a high risk tolerance who monitor their holdings daily.
Suitability
Strictly for active traders using the fund as a short-term tactical tool, not for long-term investors or passive index followers.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | The 2x leverage significantly magnifies the daily price swings of the underlying index. |
| Market risk | High | Investors are exposed to the full market risk of the 30 Dow components multiplied by two. |
| Concentration | Medium / high | The fund is concentrated solely in the 30 large-cap stocks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Daily rebalancing and derivative costs lead to decay that harms long-term performance. |
| Liquidity | Medium | While liquid, the derivatives used can face liquidity constraints during extreme market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Performance depends entirely on the financial health and growth of 30 specific, mature industrial companies. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The fund's volatility is inherently high, designed to fluctuate at twice the daily rate of the DJIA.
Market Risk
Risks are concentrated in the 30 specific stocks of the Dow, making the fund vulnerable to negative developments in these core companies.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivatives | Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) — seeks 2x daily return | 95 | The fund uses swaps and futures to provide double the daily performance of the 30 blue-chip stocks in the Dow. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Cash is held to serve as collateral for the derivative instruments and to manage daily liquidity needs. |
Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 27.24% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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