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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/30/2025: UPRO (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 96 days. Simulated Profits (40.63%). Updated daily EoD!
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 142.41% | Avg. Invested days 71 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 3.02 | 52 Weeks Range 45.76 - 99.29 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 45.76 - 99.29 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
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ProShares UltraPro S&P500
ETF Overview
Overview
The ProShares UltraPro S&P500 (UPRO) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times (3x) the daily performance of the S&P 500 Index. It is a leveraged ETF designed for sophisticated investors who seek to amplify short-term gains or hedge existing positions.
Reputation and Reliability
ProShares is a well-known issuer specializing in leveraged and inverse ETFs. They have a long track record but these types of funds can be risky for long-term investment.
Management Expertise
ProShares has significant experience in managing leveraged and inverse ETFs, requiring expertise in derivatives and daily rebalancing.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times (3x) the daily performance of the S&P 500 Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF tracks the S&P 500 Index, using leverage to achieve a 3x multiple of the index's daily performance.
Composition Primarily invests in financial instruments (derivatives) such as swaps, futures contracts, and options to achieve its leveraged exposure to the S&P 500 index. Also holds cash or cash equivalent for margin.
Market Position
Market Share: UPRO's market share within the leveraged S&P 500 ETF segment is significant but varies based on fund flows and performance.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 4640000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- SPXL
- TQQQ
- UDOW
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape consists of other leveraged ETFs offering exposure to broad market indices. UPRO competes primarily with SPXL. Its advantage lies in being the largest fund. UPRO is disadvantaged by inherent risks of leveraged ETFs.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data varies due to the leveraged nature of the fund. It is subject to significant volatility and decay, especially in choppy markets.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF aims to achieve 3x the daily performance of the S&P 500. Due to leverage and compounding, long-term performance may significantly deviate from 3x the S&P 500's overall return.
Expense Ratio: 0.91
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average daily trading volume for UPRO is high, indicating good liquidity for investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically tight, reflecting the ETF's high trading volume and liquidity.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
UPRO's performance is heavily influenced by overall market sentiment, economic growth, and interest rate policies. Positive market conditions generally favor the ETF.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory of UPRO depends on the sustained upward trend of the S&P 500 and investor appetite for leveraged products. Strategy changes are unlikely, but holdings are rebalanced daily.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
UPRO's competitive edge lies primarily in its high leverage factor (3x) and high liquidity, attracting active traders and those seeking short-term gains. Its disadvantage is the inherent risks of amplified gains and losses, making it unsuitable for long-term buy-and-hold strategies. Its large AUM helps maintain liquidity.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
UPRO exhibits high volatility due to its leveraged nature, magnifying both gains and losses.
Market Risk
The ETF is subject to significant market risk as it is directly linked to the performance of the S&P 500 and amplifies any negative moves.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Ideal investors are experienced traders with a high-risk tolerance, seeking short-term gains and hedging opportunities.
Market Risk
UPRO is best suited for active traders with a short-term investment horizon and a deep understanding of leveraged ETFs. It is not suitable for long-term investors or passive index followers.
Summary
ProShares UltraPro S&P500 (UPRO) is a leveraged ETF that seeks to deliver three times the daily performance of the S&P 500. It is designed for sophisticated investors with high-risk tolerance who are looking for short-term gains. The ETF's performance is highly sensitive to market volatility, and it's not suited for long-term investments due to the effects of compounding and potential decay. While liquid and offering high potential returns in bull markets, it carries substantial risks of amplified losses in downturns.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ProShares Website
- ETF.com
- Yahoo Finance
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Leveraged ETFs are complex instruments and involve significant risks. Consult with a financial advisor before investing.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About ProShares UltraPro S&P500
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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The fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the Daily Target. The index is designed to measure the performance of 500 of the largest companies listed and domiciled in the U.S. Under normal circumstances, the fund will obtain leveraged exposure to at least 80% of its total assets in components of the index or in instruments with similar economic characteristics. The fund is non-diversified.

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