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BZQ

UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped

Investment Objective

ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil Capped seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index®.

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Important Considerations

This short ProShares ETF seeks a return that is -2x the return of its underlying benchmark (target) for a single day, as measured from one NAV calculation to the next.

Due to the compounding of daily returns, holding periods of greater than one day can result in returns that are significantly different than the target return, and ProShares' returns over periods other than one day will likely differ in amount and possibly direction from the target return for the same period. These effects may be more pronounced in funds with larger or inverse multiples and in funds with volatile benchmarks.

Investors should monitor their holdings as frequently as daily. Investors should consult the prospectus for further details on the calculation of the returns and the risks associated with investing in this product.

 

 
Common uses for inverse exposure

  • Seek to profit from a market decline

  • Help to hedge against an expected decline

  • Underweight exposure to a market segment

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Performance

Daily Return during Q1 2023

Chart is updated nightly to reflect the more recent of the previous day's market closing price or the closing price on the day the fund was last traded.

Total Return

Month-End Total Returns as of 2/28/2023
Fund + Index 1m 3m 6m YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y 10Y Since Inception Inception Date
BZQ Market Price 22.55% 9.07% -10.85% 1.03% -19.73% -42.35% -31.42% -28.99% -29.22% 06/16/2009
BZQ NAV 22.79% 9.17% -10.82% 1.16% -20.02% -42.38% -31.42% -29.00% -29.22% 06/16/2009

The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Market price returns are based upon the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at 4:00 p.m. ET (when NAV is normally determined for most funds) and do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. Your brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For standardized returns and performance data current to the most recent month end, see above.

About the Fund

Snapshot
  • Ticker BZQ
  • Intraday Ticker BZQ.IV
  • CUSIP 74347G283
  • Inception Date 6/16/09
  • Expense Ratio 0.95%*
  • Gross Expense Ratio 1.60%
  • NAV Calculation Time 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Distributions Quarterly
Price
as of 3/30/2023
  • NAV $19.65
  • NAV Change $-1.00 down caret
  • Market Price $19.65
  • Market Price Change $-1.00 down caret
  • Trading Volume (M) 73,908
  • 30-Day Median Bid Ask Spread 0.18%
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Snapshot
  • Ticker BZQ
  • Intraday Ticker BZQ.IV
  • CUSIP 74347G283
  • Inception Date 6/16/09
  • Expense Ratio 0.95%*
  • Gross Expense Ratio 1.60%
  • NAV Calculation Time 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Distributions Quarterly
Price
as of 3/30/2023
  • NAV $19.65
  • NAV Change $-1.00 down caret
  • Market Price $19.65
  • Market Price Change $-1.00 down caret
  • Trading Volume (M) 73,908
  • 30-Day Median Bid Ask Spread 0.18%
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The expense ratio above has a contractual waiver ending 9/30/23.

Exposures

Index as of 12/30/2022

Holdings

as of 3/30/2023

Weight Ticker Description Exposure Value
(Notional + GL)		 Market Value Shares/Contracts SEDOL Number
-- -- NET OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITIES) -- $13,925,558.08 13,925,558 --
-8.36% -- ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL CAPPED (EWZ) SWAP BANK OF AMERICA NA -1,163,587 -- -1,295 --
-11.35% -- ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL CAPPED (EWZ) SWAP MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INTERNATIONAL PLC -1,580,655 -- -1,759 --
-21.16% -- ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL CAPPED (EWZ) SWAP SOCIETE GENERALE -2,946,542 -- -3,279 --
-49.79% -- ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL CAPPED (EWZ) SWAP GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL -6,933,675 -- -7,716 --
-52.30% -- ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL CAPPED (EWZ) SWAP UBS AG -7,283,234 -- -8,105 --
-56.11% -- ISHARES MSCI BRAZIL CAPPED (EWZ) SWAP CITIBANK NA -7,813,414 -- -8,695 --
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Index

as of 12/30/2022

  • Total Number of Companies49
  • Price/Earnings Ratio5.723
  • Price/Book Ratio1.557
  • Dividend Yield ( % )9.97
  • Avg. Index Market Capitalization$11.59 billion
About the Index

The MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index® is a free-float-adjusted, market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the Brazilian market. The Index is divided into large- and mid-cap segments and targets approximately 85% of free-float-adjusted market capitalization of the region.

Derivative contracts are priced to reflect the underlying index yield and will not generate dividend income. Because ProShares invest in derivatives, they will not have dividend distributions that reflect those of their applicable indexes.

Distributions

For

2023
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Dividend Long-Term Capital Gain Short-Term Capital Gain Return of Capital

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For the total return table above, since inception returns are cumulative for funds less than one year old; otherwise, returns are annualized. Market returns are based on the composite closing price and do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. The listing date is typically one or more days after the fund inception date. Therefore, NAV is used to calculate market returns prior to the listing date.

The expense ratio for certain funds includes a contractual fee waiver that results in a lower net expense ratio for some or all periods shown. For information about this ETF’s fees, please see above.

Holdings are subject to change. ProShares may invest in financial instruments (including derivatives) that, in combination, should have daily price return characteristics similar to the fund's benchmark.

Registered Investment Companies are required by the IRS to distribute substantially all of their income and capital gains to shareholders at least annually. For specific tax advice, we recommend you speak with a qualified tax professional.

This short ProShares ETF seeks a return that is -2x the return of its underlying benchmark (target) for a single day, as measured from one NAV calculation to the next. Due to the compounding of daily returns, holding periods of greater than one day can result in returns that are significantly different than the target return, and ProShares' returns over periods other than one day will likely differ in amount and possibly direction from the target return for the same period. These effects may be more pronounced in funds with larger or inverse multiples and in funds with volatile benchmarks. Investors should monitor their holdings as frequently as daily. Investors should consult the prospectus for further details on the calculation of the returns and the risks associated with investing in this product.

Because the value of the index is not computed as of the close of the U.S. securities markets due to differences in trading hours between U.S. and foreign markets, correlation to the index will be measured by comparing the daily change in the fund's net asset value per share to the performance of one or more U.S. exchange traded securities or instruments that reflect the values of the securities underlying the index as of the close of the U.S. securities markets.

The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Market price returns are based upon the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at 4:00 p.m. ET (when NAV is normally determined for most funds) and do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. Your brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For standardized returns and performance data current to the most recent month end, see above.

Index information does not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged, and one cannot invest directly in an index.

There is no guarantee that distributions will not be made in the future. There is no guarantee that dividends or interest income will be paid.

There is no guarantee any ProShares ETF will achieve its investment objective.

Shares of any ETF are generally bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Your brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Short ProShares ETFs are non-diversified and entail certain risks, including risk associated with the use of derivatives (swap agreements, futures contracts and similar instruments), imperfect benchmark correlation, leverage and market price variance, all of which can increase volatility and decrease performance. Short ProShares ETFs should lose money when their benchmarks rise. Please see their summary and full prospectuses for a more complete description of risks.

International investments may involve risks from: geographic concentration, differences in valuation and valuation times, unfavorable fluctuations in currency, differences in generally accepted accounting principles, and from economic or political instability.

Securities focusing on a single country may be subject to higher volatility.

Emerging markets are riskier than more developed markets because they may develop unevenly or may never fully develop. Investments in emerging markets are considered speculative.

Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of ProShares before investing. This and other information can be found in their summary and full prospectuses. Read them carefully before investing.

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