Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes to the financial statements included with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The discussion and analysis that follows may contain statements that relate to future events or future performance. In some cases, such forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “intend,” “project,” “seek” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risk and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Funds’ control. The Funds’ forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions and important factors, risks and uncertainties \in the markets for financial instruments that the Funds trade, in the markets for related physical commodities, in the legal and regulatory regimes applicable to the Sponsor, the Funds, and the Funds’ service providers, and in the broader economy may cause the Funds’ actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Sponsor and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, both known, such as those described in “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2025, and unknown, that could cause the actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities of the Funds to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause results to differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include those described in the aforementioned filings and in other SEC filings by the Funds, as well as the following: risks and uncertainty related to geopolitical conflict, world health crises and the global economic markets; risks associated with a rising rate environment; risks associated with regulatory and exchange daily price limits, position limits and accountability levels; and risks related to market competition. None of the Trust, the Sponsor, the Trustee, or the Administrator assumes responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by federal securities laws, none of the Trust, the Sponsor, the Trustee, or the Administrator is under a duty to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform such statements to actual results or to a change in expectations or predictions.
Introduction
Each of the Funds generally invests in instruments whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, rate or index (Collectively, “Financial Instruments”), including futures contracts, swap agreements, forward contracts and other instruments as a substitute for investing directly in commodities, currencies, or spot volatility products in order to gain exposure to its applicable underlying commodity futures index, commodity, currency exchange rate or equity volatility index. Financial Instruments also are used to produce economically “inverse,” “inverse leveraged” or “leveraged” investment results for the Geared Funds.
The “Short” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one-half the inverse (-0.5x) of the daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each “UltraShort” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each “Ultra” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to either one and one-half times (1.5x) or two times (2x) the daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each Matching VIX Fund seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, both for a single day and over time, that match (1x) the performance of its corresponding benchmark. Daily performance is measured from the calculation of each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) to the Fund’s next NAV calculation.
Each Geared Fund seeks investment results for a single day only, not for any other period. This is different from most exchange-traded funds and means that the return of such Fund for a period longer than a single trading day will be the result of each day’s returns compounded over the period, which will very likely differ in amount and possibly even direction from -0.5x, -2x, 1.5x, or 2x, of the return of the benchmark to which such Fund is benchmarked for that period. Volatility of the benchmark may be at least as important to a Geared Fund’s return for the period as the return of the benchmark. Geared Funds that use leverage, are riskier than similarly benchmarked exchange-traded funds that do not use leverage. Accordingly, these Funds may not be suitable for all investors and should be used only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged, inverse or inverse leveraged investment results. Shareholders who invest in the Geared Funds should actively manage and monitor their investments, as frequently as daily.
Each Matching VIX Fund seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that match the performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index (the “Short-Term VIX Index”) or the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index (the “Mid-Term VIX Index”) (each a “VIX Futures Index”). Each Geared VIX Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to a multiple or the inverse of the daily performance of the Short-Term VIX Index. Each VIX Fund intends to obtain exposure to its benchmark by taking positions in futures contracts (“VIX futures contracts”) based on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (“Cboe”) Volatility Index (the “VIX”).
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ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares UltraShort Gold, ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, and ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas are benchmarked to indexes designed to track the performance of commodity futures contracts, as applicable. The daily performance of these Indexes and the corresponding Funds will likely be very different in amount and possibly even direction from the daily performance of the price of the related physical commodities.
Each Geared Fund continuously offers and redeems its Shares in blocks of 50,000 Shares and each Matching VIX Fund continuously offers and redeems its Shares in blocks of 25,000 Shares (each such block a “Creation Unit”). Only Authorized Participants may purchase and redeem Shares from a Fund and then only in Creation Units. An Authorized Participant is an entity that has entered into an Authorized Participant Agreement with one or more of the Funds. Shares of the Funds are offered to Authorized Participants in Creation Units at each Fund’s respective NAV. Authorized Participants may then offer to the public, from time to time, Shares from any Creation Unit they create at a per-Share market price that varies depending on, among other factors, the trading price of the Shares of each Fund on its applicable listing exchange, the NAV and the supply of and demand for the Shares at the time of the offer. Shares from the same Creation Unit may be offered at different times and may have different offering prices based upon the above factors. The form of Authorized Participant Agreement and related Authorized Participant Handbook set forth the terms and conditions under which an Authorized Participant may purchase or redeem a Creation Unit. Authorized Participants do not receive from any Fund, the Sponsor, or any of their affiliates, any underwriting fees or compensation in connection with their sale of Shares to the public.
The Sponsor maintains a website at www.ProShares.com, through which monthly account statements and the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), can be accessed free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Additional information regarding the Trust may also be found on the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov.
Forward and Reverse Splits
On March 20, 2024, the Trust issued a press release announcing a forward share split on ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas and a reverse share split on ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures. The Splits did not change the value of a shareholder’s investment. ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures executed a 2:1 Forward Split of its shares. ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas also executed a 2:1 Forward Split of its shares. The Forward Splits were effective at the market open on April 11, 2024, when the Funds begin trading at their post-Forward Split prices. The Forward Split decreased the price per share of each Funds with a proportionate increase in the number of its shares outstanding. ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures executed a 1:5 Reverse Split of its shares. The Reverse Split was effective at the market open on April 11, 2024, when the Fund began trading at its post-Reverse Split price. The ticker symbol for the Fund did not change, but the Fund was issued a new CUSIP number (74347Y755 for UVXY). The Reverse Split increased the price per share of the Fund with a proportionate decrease in the number of shares outstanding.
On October 28, 2024, the Trust issued a press release announcing a forward share split on ProShares UltraShort Yen and a reverse share split on ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas. The Splits did not change the value of a shareholder’s investment. ProShares UltraShort Yen executed a 2:1 Forward Split of its shares. The Forward Splits were effective at the market open on November 7, 2024, when the Funds began trading at their post-Forward Split prices. The Forward Split decreased the price per share of each Funds with a proportionate increase in the number of its shares outstanding. ProShares UltraShort Silver and ProShares ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures executed a 1:4 Reverse Split of its shares and ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas executed a 1:5 Reverse Split of its shares. The Reverse Split was effective at the market open on November 7, 2024, when the Fund begins trading at its post-Reverse Split price. The ticker symbol for the Fund did not change, but the Fund was issued a new CUSIP number (74347Y722 for ZSL), (74347Y730 for VIXY), (74347Y748 for BOIL). The Reverse Split increased the price per share of the Fund with a proportionate decrease in the number of shares outstanding.
On May 28, 2025, the Trust issued a press release announcing a forward share split on ProShares Ultra Gold and a reverse share split on ProShares UltraShort Gold. The Splits did not change the value of a shareholder’s investment. ProShares Ultra Gold executed a 4:1 Forward Split of its shares. The Forward Split was effective at the market open on June 13, 2025, when the Fund began trading at its post-Forward Split price. The Forward Split decreased the price per share of the Fund with a proportionate increase in the number of its shares outstanding. ProShares UltraShort Gold executed a 1:2 Reverse Split of its shares. The Reverse Split was effective at the market open on June 13, 2025, when the Fund began trading at its post-Reverse Split price. The ticker symbol for the Fund did not change, but the Fund was issued a new CUSIP number (74347Y714 for GLL). The Reverse Split increased the price per share of the Fund with a proportionate decrease in the number of shares outstanding.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
In order to collateralize derivatives positions in indices, commodities or currencies, a portion of the NAV of each Fund is held in cash and/or U.S. Treasury securities, agency securities, or other high credit quality short term fixed-income or similar securities (such as shares of money market funds, bank deposits, bank money market accounts, certain variable rate-demand notes and repurchase agreements collateralized by government securities, whether denominated in U.S. dollars or the applicable foreign currency with respect to a Currency Fund). A portion of these investments may be posted as collateral in connection with swap agreements, futures, and/or forward contracts. The percentage that U.S. Treasury bills and other short-term fixed-income securities bear to the shareholders’ equity of each Fund varies from period to period as the market values of the underlying swaps, futures contracts and forward contracts change. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, each of the Funds earned interest income as follows:
Fund
Interest Income
Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2025
Interest Income
Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2024
Interest Income
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2025
Interest Income
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2024
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
$
3,664,726
$
3,457,223
$
5,820,643
$
6,766,508
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil
3,240,612
6,506,199
6,745,716
11,516,649
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas
2,079,577
6,418,687
4,980,630
12,870,827
ProShares Ultra Euro
68,572
70,817
114,044
149,303
ProShares Ultra Gold
5,119,975
2,819,359
8,858,522
4,833,274
ProShares Ultra Silver
6,095,350
6,245,723
12,115,255
9,880,580
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
2,804,863
2,335,823
5,692,389
5,094,065
ProShares Ultra Yen
580,313
483,557
1,108,434
853,811
ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil
1,176,354
2,290,280
3,111,177
4,533,047
ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas
3,919,799
1,577,496
8,363,249
2,924,574
ProShares UltraShort Euro
303,400
429,872
651,455
888,189
ProShares UltraShort Gold
712,768
176,727
925,475
319,930
ProShares UltraShort Silver
227,082
597,421
404,937
978,854
ProShares UltraShort Yen
208,788
456,243
417,761
771,660
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF
216,994
1,106,849
498,093
1,622,013
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
1,189,233
1,619,921
2,751,531
3,378,183
Each Fund’s underlying swaps, futures, options, forward contracts and foreign currency forward contracts, as applicable, may be subject to periods of illiquidity because of market conditions, regulatory considerations and other reasons. For example, swaps and forward contracts are not traded on an exchange, do not have uniform terms and conditions, and in general are not transferable without the consent of the counterparty. In the case of futures contracts, commodity exchanges may limit fluctuations in certain futures contract prices during a single day by regulations referred to as “daily limits.” During a single day, no futures trades may be executed at prices beyond the daily limit. Once the price of a futures contract has increased or decreased by an amount equal to the daily limit, positions in such futures contracts can neither be taken nor liquidated unless the traders are willing to effect trades at or within the limit. Futures contract prices have occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive days with little or no trading. Such market conditions could prevent a Fund from promptly liquidating its futures positions.
Entry into swap agreements or forward contracts may further impact liquidity because these contractual agreements are executed “off-exchange” between private parties and, therefore, the time required to offset or “unwind” these positions may be greater than that for exchange-traded instruments. This potential delay could be exacerbated to the extent a counterparty is not a United States person.
The large size of the positions in which a Fund may acquire increases the risk of illiquidity by both making their positions more difficult to liquidate and increasing the losses incurred while trying to do so. Any type of disruption or illiquidity will potentially be exacerbated due to the fact that the Funds will typically invest in Financial Investments related to one benchmark, which in many cases is highly concentrated.
Because each Fund may enter into swaps and may trade futures and forward contracts, its capital is at risk due to changes in the value of these contracts (market risk) or the inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts (credit risk).
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Market Risk
Trading in derivatives contracts involves each Fund entering into contractual commitments to purchase or sell a commodity, currency or spot volatility product underlying such Fund’s benchmark at a specified date and price, should it hold such derivative contract into the deliverable period. Should a Fund enter into a contractual commitment to sell a physical commodity, currency or spot volatility product, it would be required to make delivery of that commodity, currency or spot volatility product at the contract price and then repurchase the contract at prevailing market prices or settle in cash. Since the repurchase price to which the value of a commodity, currency or spot volatility product can rise is unlimited, entering into commitments to sell commodities, currencies or spot volatility products would expose a Fund to theoretically unlimited risk.
For more information, see “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Credit Risk
When a Fund enters into swap agreements, futures contracts or forward contracts, the Fund is exposed to credit risk that the counterparty to the contract will not meet its obligations.
The counterparty for futures contracts traded on United States and most foreign futures exchanges as well as certain swaps is the clearing house associated with the particular exchange. In general, clearing houses are backed by their corporate members who may be required to share in the financial burden resulting from the nonperformance by one of their members and, as such, should significantly reduce this credit risk. In cases where the clearing house is not backed by the clearing members (i.e., some foreign exchanges, which may become applicable in the future), it may be backed by a consortium of banks or other financial institutions.
Certain swap and forward agreements are contracted for directly with counterparties. There can be no assurance that any counterparty, clearing member or clearing house will meet its obligations to a Fund.
Swap agreements do not generally involve the delivery of underlying assets either at the outset of a transaction or upon settlement. Accordingly, if the counterparty to an OTC swap agreement defaults, the Fund’s risk of loss typically consists of the net amount of payments that the Fund is contractually entitled to receive, if any. Swap counterparty risk is generally limited to the amount of any unrealized gains, although in the event of a counterparty bankruptcy, there could be delays and costs associated with the recovery of collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.
Forward agreements do not involve the delivery of assets at the onset of a transaction, but may be settled physically in the underlying asset if such contracts are held to expiration, particularly in the case of currency forwards. Thus, prior to settlement, if the counterparty to a forward contract defaults, a Fund’s risk of loss will generally consist of the net amount of payments that the Fund is contractually entitled to receive, if any. However, if physically settled forwards are held until expiration (presently, there is no plan to do this), at the time of settlement, a Fund may be at risk for the full notional value of the forward contracts depending on the type of settlement procedures used.
The Sponsor attempts to minimize certain of these market and credit risks by normally:
•
executing and clearing trades with creditworthy counterparties, as determined by the Sponsor;
•
limiting the outstanding amounts due from counterparties to the Funds;
•
not posting margin directly with a counterparty;
•
requiring that the counterparty posts collateral in amounts approximately equal to that owed to the Funds, as marked to market daily, subject to certain minimum thresholds;
•
limiting the amount of margin or premium posted at a FCM; and
•
ensuring that deliverable contracts are not held to such a date when delivery of the underlying asset could be called for.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
As of August 4, 2025, the Funds have not used, nor do they expect to use in the future, special purpose entities to facilitate off-balance sheet financing arrangements and have no loan guarantee arrangements or off-balance sheet arrangements of any kind other than agreements entered into in the normal course of business, which may include indemnification provisions related to certain risks service providers undertake in performing services which are in the best interests of the Funds. While each Fund’s exposure under such indemnification provisions cannot be estimated, these general business indemnifications are not expected to have a material impact on a Fund’s financial position.
Management fee payments made to the Sponsor are calculated as a fixed percentage of each Fund’s NAV. As such, the Sponsor cannot anticipate the payment amounts that will be required under these arrangements for future periods as NAVs are not known until a future date. The agreement with the Sponsor may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Preparation of the financial statements and related disclosures in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the application of appropriate accounting rules and guidance, as well as the use of estimates. The Trust’s and the Funds’ application of these policies involves judgments and actual results may differ from the estimates used.
Each Fund has significant exposure to Financial Instruments. The Funds hold a significant portion of their assets in swaps, futures, forward contracts or foreign currency forward contracts, all of which are recorded on a trade date basis and at fair value in the financial statements, with changes in fair value reported in the Statements of Operations.
The use of fair value to measure Financial Instruments, with related unrealized gains or losses recognized in earnings in each period, is fundamental to the Trust’s and the Funds’ financial statements. The fair value of a Financial Instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price).
For financial reporting purposes, the Funds value investments based upon the closing price in their primary markets. Accordingly, the investment valuations in these financial statements may differ from those used in the calculation of certain Funds’ final creation/redemption NAV for the period ended June 30, 2025.
Short-term investments are valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value for daily NAV purposes. For financial reporting purposes, short-term investments are valued at their market price using information provided by a third-party pricing service or market quotations.
Repurchase agreements are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amounts approximate fair value.
Derivatives (e.g., futures contracts, options, swap agreements, forward agreements and foreign currency forward contracts) are generally valued using independent sources and/or agreements with counterparties or other procedures as determined by the Sponsor. Futures contracts, are generally valued at the last settled price on the applicable exchange on which that future trades. The Sponsor may in its sole discretion choose to determine a fair value price as the basis for determining the market value of such position. Such fair value prices would be generally determined based on available inputs about the current value of the underlying financial instrument or commodity and would be based on principles that the Sponsor deems fair and equitable so long as such principles are consistent with normal industry standards. The Sponsor may fair value an asset of a Fund pursuant to the policies the Sponsor has adopted, which are consistent with normal industry standards.
Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of an investment. While each Fund’s policy is intended to result in a calculation of the Fund’s NAV that fairly reflects investment values as of the time of pricing, the Funds cannot ensure that fair values determined by the Sponsor or persons acting at their direction would accurately reflect the price that the Fund could obtain for an investment if it were to dispose of that investment as of the time of pricing (for instance, in a forced or distressed sale).
The prices used by a Fund may differ from the value that would be realized if the investments were sold and the differences could be material to the financial statements.
Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis and includes, where applicable, the amortization of premium or discount, and is reflected as Interest Income in the Statement of Operations. Additionally, interest income may be earned on Repurchase Agreements, cash held at the custodian bank and/or cash held on deposit with brokers for futures contracts.
Realized gains (losses) and changes in unrealized gain (loss) on open investments are determined on a specific identification basis and recognized in the Statements of Operations in the period in which the contract is closed or the changes occur, respectively.
Each Fund pays its respective brokerage commissions, including applicable exchange fees, NFA fees, give up fees, pit futures account fees and other transaction related fees and expenses charged in connection with trading activities for each Fund’s investment in U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulated investments. Brokerage commissions on futures contracts are recognized on a half-turn basis. The Sponsor is currently paying brokerage commissions in VIX futures contracts for the Matching VIX Funds that exceed variable create/redeem fees collected by more than 0.02% of the Matching VIX Fund’s average net assets annually.
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
232,107,856
$
313,978,799
NAV end of period
$
279,925,400
$
298,712,515
Percentage change in NAV
20.6
%
(4.9
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
5,068,614
5,568,614
Shares outstanding end of period
6,568,614
4,868,614
Percentage change in shares outstanding
29.6
%
(12.6
)%
Shares created
16,400,000
350,000
Shares redeemed
14,900,000
1,050,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
45.79
$
56.38
Per share NAV end of period
$
42.62
$
61.35
Percentage change in per share NAV
(6.9
)%
8.8
%
Percentage change in benchmark
(6.5
)%
(15.8
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
114.0
%
41.2
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 5,068,614 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 6,568,614 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one-half the inverse (-0.5x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 5,568,614 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 4,868,614 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one-half the inverse (-0.5x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to one-half the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 6.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 8.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s decline of 6.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 15.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a lesser decrease in the value of near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
2,458,621
$
2,584,261
Management fee
973,113
702,645
Brokerage commission
205,533
170,317
Futures account fees
27,459
—
Net realized gain (loss)
2,460
26,761,918
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
13,637,223
(4,167,221
)
Net Income (loss)
$
16,098,304
$
25,178,958
The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a lesser decrease in the value of futures prices during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
432,463,827
$
597,176,895
NAV end of period
$
420,493,513
$
527,486,095
Percentage change in NAV
(2.8
)%
(11.7
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
15,943,096
17,993,096
Shares outstanding end of period
18,693,096
15,743,096
Percentage change in shares outstanding
17.2
%
(12.5
)%
Shares created
9,200,000
5,050,000
Shares redeemed
6,450,000
7,300,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
27.13
$
33.19
Per share NAV end of period
$
22.49
$
33.51
Percentage change in per share NAV
(17.1
)%
1.0
%
Percentage change in benchmark
(7.7
)%
0.5
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
35.6
%
17.4
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index SM . The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 15,943,096 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 18,693,096 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 17,993,096 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 15,743,096 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index SM .
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 17.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 1.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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The benchmark’s decline of 7.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 0.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a decrease in the value of WTI Crude Oil during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
2,227,570
$
5,118,436
Management fee
951,694
1,344,787
Brokerage commission
61,348
42,976
Net realized gain (loss)
(28,591,884
)
6,957,617
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(41,335,786
)
(738,826
)
Net Income (loss)
$
(67,700,100
)
$
11,337,227
The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in the value of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
232,237,503
$
580,741,377
NAV end of period
$
334,757,794
$
540,643,821
Percentage change in NAV
44.1
%
(6.9
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
2,723,047
8,843,709
Shares outstanding end of period
7,223,047
6,933,709
Percentage change in shares outstanding
165.3
%
(21.6
)%
Shares created
13,150,000
4,870,000
Shares redeemed
8,650,000
6,780,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
85.29
$
65.67
Per share NAV end of period
$
46.35
$
77.97
Percentage change in per share NAV
(45.7
)%
18.7
%
Percentage change in benchmark
(22.2
)%
13.9
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
60.7
%
53.0
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 2,723,047 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 7,223,047 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex SM . By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 8,843,709 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 6,933,709 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex SM .
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For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 45.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 18.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s decline of 22.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 13.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a decrease in the value of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
1,224,122
$
4,256,254
Management fee
548,526
1,323,880
Brokerage commission
288,858
785,377
Futures account fees
18,071
53,176
Net realized gain (loss)
(12,342,333
)
211,772,181
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(84,894,992
)
(60,263,391
)
Net Income (loss)
$
(96,013,203
)
$
155,765,044
The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in the value of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares Ultra Euro
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
5,111,473
$
6,804,048
NAV end of period
$
8,708,069
$
5,595,533
Percentage change in NAV
70.4
%
(17.8
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
450,000
600,000
Shares outstanding end of period
650,000
500,000
Percentage change in shares outstanding
44.4
%
(16.7
)%
Shares created
200,000
—
Shares redeemed
—
100,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
11.36
$
11.34
Per share NAV end of period
$
13.40
$
11.19
Percentage change in per share NAV
17.9
%
(1.3
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
8.9
%
(0.7
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
10.2
%
5.5
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 450,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 650,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 600,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 500,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 17.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 1.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 8.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 0.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
50,493
$
56,873
Management fee
18,079
13,944
Net realized gain (loss)
616,633
(219,350
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
415,771
62,167
Net Income (loss)
$
1,082,897
$
(100,310
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares Ultra Gold*
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
480,619,425
$
215,970,841
NAV end of period
$
485,005,243
$
216,456,025
Percentage change in NAV
0.9
%
0.2
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
15,000,000
12,000,000
Shares outstanding end of period
14,100,000
11,200,000
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(6.0
)%
(6.7
)%
Shares created
7,250,000
1,400,000
Shares redeemed
8,150,000
2,200,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
32.04
$
18.00
Per share NAV end of period
$
34.40
$
19.33
Percentage change in per share NAV
7.4
%
7.4
%
Percentage change in benchmark
5.2
%
4.9
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
26.3
%
16.8
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex SM . The increase in the Funds’s NAV was offset by a decrease from 15,000,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 14,100,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex SM . The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by a decrease from 12,000,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 11,200,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 7.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 7.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to no change in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 5.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 4.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a greater increase in the value of gold futures contracts during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
3,895,862
$
2,264,848
Management fee
1,197,578
546,388
Brokerage commission
26,535
8,123
Net realized gain (loss)
86,158,116
31,567,821
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(61,454,302
)
(17,226,689
)
Net Income (loss)
$
28,599,676
$
16,605,980
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a greater increase in the value of futures prices during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
*
See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements in Item 1 of part I in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding the forward Share split for ProShares Ultra Gold.
ProShares Ultra Silver
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
717,992,459
$
403,584,744
NAV end of period
$
708,196,011
$
570,829,521
Percentage change in NAV
(1.4
)%
41.4
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
15,696,526
14,146,526
Shares outstanding end of period
15,046,526
15,246,526
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(4.1
)%
7.8
%
Shares created
5,000,000
5,150,000
Shares redeemed
5,650,000
4,050,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
45.74
$
28.53
Per share NAV end of period
$
47.07
$
37.44
Percentage change in per share NAV
2.9
%
31.2
%
Percentage change in benchmark
3.7
%
17.8
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
33.6
%
38.5
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 15,696,526 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 15,046,526 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex SM . By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex SM . The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from an increase from 14,146,526 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 15,246,526 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 2.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 31.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a lesser appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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The benchmark’s rise of 3.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 17.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a lesser increase in the value of silver futures contracts during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
4,551,855
$
4,944,726
Management fee
1,485,223
1,244,817
Brokerage commission
58,272
56,180
Net realized gain (loss)
99,198,831
220,680,441
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(73,497,185
)
(87,279,257
)
Net Income (loss)
$
30,253,501
$
138,345,910
The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a lesser increase in the value of futures prices during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
323,381,943
$
278,240,649
NAV end of period
$
579,408,908
$
232,135,198
Percentage change in NAV
79.2
%
(16.6
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
13,793,643
8,844,891
Shares outstanding end of period
30,993,643
9,843,643
Percentage change in shares outstanding
124.7
%
11.3
%
Shares created
39,350,000
7,030,000
Shares redeemed
22,150,000
6,031,248
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
23.44
$
31.46
Per share NAV end of period
$
18.69
$
23.58
Percentage change in per share NAV
(20.3
)%
(25.0
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
(6.5
)%
(15.8
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
114.0
%
41.2
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 13,793,643 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 30,993,643 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 8,844,891 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 9,843,643 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 1.5x the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 20.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 25.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s decline of 6.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 15.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a lesser decrease in the value of near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
1,151,011
$
1,263,439
Management fee
906,425
553,814
Brokerage commission
621,171
454,606
Futures account fees
126,256
63,964
Net realized gain (loss)
56,043,330
(57,412,686
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(88,992,737
)
11,698,440
Net Income (loss)
$
(31,798,396
)
$
(44,450,807
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a lesser decrease in the value of futures prices, during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares Ultra Yen
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
61,327,343
$
41,994,545
NAV end of period
$
66,461,439
$
44,510,138
Percentage change in NAV
8.4
%
6.0
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
2,799,970
1,799,970
Shares outstanding end of period
2,849,970
2,199,970
Percentage change in shares outstanding
1.8
%
22.2
%
Shares created
350,000
500,000
Shares redeemed
300,000
100,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
21.90
$
23.33
Per share NAV end of period
$
23.32
$
20.23
Percentage change in per share NAV
6.5
%
(13.3
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
4.2
%
(5.9
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
13.7
%
9.0
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the spot price of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar. The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from an increase from 2,799,970 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 2,849,970 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 1,799,970 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 2,199,970 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the spot price of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 6.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 13.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 4.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 5.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
426,548
$
384,185
Management fee
153,765
99,372
Net realized gain (loss)
1,428,203
(5,365,623
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
2,283,730
(842,412
)
Net Income (loss)
$
4,138,481
$
(5,823,850
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
179,185,227
$
197,512,295
NAV end of period
$
135,277,470
$
177,620,038
Percentage change in NAV
(24.5
)%
(10.1
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
10,705,220
12,405,220
Shares outstanding end of period
7,505,220
11,405,220
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(29.9
)%
(8.1
)%
Shares created
9,900,000
4,200,000
Shares redeemed
13,100,000
5,200,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
16.74
$
15.92
Per share NAV end of period
$
18.02
$
15.57
Percentage change in per share NAV
7.7
%
(2.2
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
(7.7
)%
0.5
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
35.6
%
17.4
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 10,705,220 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 7,505,220 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index SM . By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 12,405,220 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 11,405,220 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index SM .
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 7.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 2.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s decline of 7.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 0.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a decrease in the value of WTI Crude Oil during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
819,688
$
1,805,686
Management fee
294,244
440,755
Brokerage commission
62,422
43,839
Net realized gain (loss)
32,209,630
(143,424
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
14,026,830
(1,552,095
)
Net Income (loss)
$
47,056,148
$
110,167
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in the value of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
573,853,468
$
94,345,355
NAV end of period
$
283,266,637
$
147,292,427
Percentage change in NAV
(50.6
)%
56.1
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
29,133,712
1,233,712
Shares outstanding end of period
11,133,712
2,983,712
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(61.8
)%
141.8
%
Shares created
18,750,000
7,400,000
Shares redeemed
36,750,000
5,650,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
19.70
$
76.47
Per share NAV end of period
$
25.44
$
49.37
Percentage change in per share NAV
29.2
%
(35.4
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
(22.2
)%
13.9
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
60.7
%
53.0
%
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During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 29,133,712 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 11,133,712 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex SM . By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 1,233,712 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 2,983,712 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex SM .
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 29.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 35.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s decline of 22.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 13.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a decrease in the value of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
2,395,490
$
951,460
Management fee
972,550
310,060
Brokerage commission
525,062
304,998
Futures account fees
26,697
10,978
Net realized gain (loss)
124,592,646
(44,563,292
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
80,955,495
20,550,559
Net Income (loss)
$
207,943,631
$
(23,061,273
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in the value of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares UltraShort Euro
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
33,912,850
$
38,712,882
NAV end of period
$
31,567,012
$
38,226,983
Percentage change in NAV
(6.9
)%
(1.3
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
1,050,000
1,250,000
Shares outstanding end of period
1,150,000
1,200,000
Percentage change in shares outstanding
9.5
%
(4.0
)%
Shares created
300,000
50,000
Shares redeemed
200,000
100,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
32.30
$
30.97
Per share NAV end of period
$
27.45
$
31.86
Percentage change in per share NAV
(15.0
)%
2.9
%
Percentage change in benchmark
8.9
%
(0.7
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
10.2
%
5.5
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 1,050,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 1,150,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 1,250,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 1,200,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 15.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 2.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 8.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 0.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
224,338
$
338,894
Management fee
79,062
90,978
Net realized gain (loss)
(3,936,874
)
900,760
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(1,538,631
)
(199,005
)
Net Income (loss)
$
(5,251,167
)
$
1,040,649
The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares UltraShort Gold*
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
45,122,935
$
15,170,884
NAV end of period
$
76,838,176
$
16,131,791
Percentage change in NAV
70.3
%
6.3
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
1,773,489
323,489
Shares outstanding end of period
3,423,421
373,489
Percentage change in shares outstanding
93.0
%
15.5
%
Shares created
12,200,000
225,000
Shares redeemed
10,550,068
175,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
25.44
$
46.90
Per share NAV end of period
$
22.44
$
43.19
Percentage change in per share NAV
(11.8
)%
(7.9
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
5.2
%
4.9
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
26.3
%
16.8
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 1,773,489 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 3,423,421 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex SM . By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 323,489 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 373,489 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex SM .
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 11.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 7.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a greater depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 5.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 4.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a greater increase in the value of gold futures contracts during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
504,356
$
136,135
Management fee
198,669
39,309
Brokerage commission
9,743
1,283
Net realized gain (loss)
5,846,099
(2,516,474
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
5,933,528
1,264,436
Net Income (loss)
$
12,283,983
$
(1,115,903
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in average net assets, in conjunction with a greater increase in the value of the futures prices during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
*
See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements in Item 1 of part I in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding the reverse Share split for ProShares UltraShort Gold.
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ProShares UltraShort Silver
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
32,867,619
$
24,245,029
NAV end of period
$
35,410,975
$
76,198,743
Percentage change in NAV
7.7
%
214.3
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
1,110,264
360,332
Shares outstanding end of period
1,360,264
1,697,832
Percentage change in shares outstanding
22.5
%
371.2
%
Shares created
1,500,000
1,900,000
Shares redeemed
1,250,000
562,500
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
29.60
$
67.29
Per share NAV end of period
$
26.03
$
44.88
Percentage change in per share NAV
(12.1
)%
(33.3
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
3.7
%
17.8
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
33.6
%
38.5
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 1,110,264 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 1,360,264 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex SM . By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 360,332 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 1,697,832 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex SM .
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For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 12.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 33.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 3.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 17.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a lesser increase in the value of the silver futures contracts during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
148,415
$
444,517
Management fee
72,877
139,041
Brokerage commission
5,790
13,863
Net realized gain (loss)
(3,327,232
)
(16,070,138
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
2,491,447
4,902,824
Net Income (loss)
$
(687,370
)
$
(10,722,797
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a lesser increase in the value of futures prices during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares UltraShort Yen
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
26,449,371
$
32,662,223
NAV end of period
$
20,559,703
$
47,495,032
Percentage change in NAV
(22.3
)%
45.4
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
597,160
797,160
Shares outstanding end of period
497,160
997,160
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(16.7
)%
25.1
%
Shares created
100,000
400,000
Shares redeemed
200,000
200,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
44.29
$
40.97
Per share NAV end of period
$
41.35
$
47.63
Percentage change in per share NAV
(6.6
)%
16.3
%
Percentage change in benchmark
4.2
%
(5.9
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
13.7
%
9.0
%
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During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 597,160 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 497,160 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 797,160 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 997,160 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 6.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 16.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 4.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 5.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
155,622
$
359,294
Management fee
53,166
96,949
Net realized gain (loss)
(1,138,233
)
4,417,569
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(710,709
)
1,529,867
Net Income (loss)
$
(1,693,320
)
$
6,306,730
The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
34,246,807
$
84,603,064
NAV end of period
$
21,537,610
$
33,401,452
Percentage change in NAV
(37.1
)%
(60.5
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
2,162,403
5,337,403
Shares outstanding end of period
1,287,403
2,337,403
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(40.5
)%
(56.2
)%
Shares created
25,000
5,250,000
Shares redeemed
900,000
8,250,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
15.84
$
15.85
Per share NAV end of period
$
16.73
$
14.29
Percentage change in per share NAV
5.6
%
(9.9
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
6.1
%
(9.5
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
50.3
%
19.6
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 2,162,403 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 1,287,403 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 5,337,403 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 2,337,403 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 5.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 9.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 6.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 9.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the futures contracts that made the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
159,534
$
838,943
Management fee
49,547
191,320
Brokerage commission
5,909
66,049
Futures account fees
2,004
10,537
Net realized gain (loss)
4,727,074
(8,949,418
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(1,835,417
)
1,095,379
Net Income (loss)
$
3,051,191
$
(7,015,096
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of the futures prices during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
162,998,741
$
162,936,051
NAV end of period
$
164,541,842
$
148,420,028
Percentage change in NAV
0.9
%
(8.9
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
3,241,252
3,150,237
Shares outstanding end of period
3,516,252
3,425,237
Percentage change in shares outstanding
8.5
%
8.7
%
Shares created
2,500,000
925,000
Shares redeemed
2,225,000
650,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
50.29
$
51.72
Per share NAV end of period
$
46.79
$
43.33
Percentage change in per share NAV
(7.0
)%
(16.2
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
(6.5
)%
(15.8
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
114.0
%
41.2
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 3,241,252 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 3,516,252 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 3,150,237 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2024 to 3,425,237 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 7.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 16.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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The benchmark’s decline of 6.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 15.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a lesser decrease in the value of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
763,347
$
1,239,189
Management fee
286,187
310,061
Brokerage commission
117,436
39,404
Futures account fees
22,263
31,267
Net realized gain (loss)
44,564,970
(27,512,354
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(21,523,329
)
4,022,209
Net Income (loss)
$
23,804,988
$
(22,250,956
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a lesser decrease in the value of the futures prices, during the three months ended June 30, 2025.
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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
266,090,233
$
267,184,359
NAV end of period
$
279,925,400
$
298,712,515
Percentage change in NAV
5.2
%
11.8
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
5,318,614
5,168,614
Shares outstanding end of period
6,568,614
4,868,614
Percentage change in shares outstanding
23.5
%
(5.8
)%
Shares created
18,650,000
2,750,000
Shares redeemed
17,400,000
3,050,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
50.03
$
51.69
Per share NAV end of period
$
42.62
$
61.35
Percentage change in per share NAV
(14.8
)%
18.7
%
Percentage change in benchmark
5.1
%
(29.4
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
94.3
%
40.3
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 5,318,614 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 6,568,614 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one-half the inverse (-0.5x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one-half the inverse (-0.5x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by a decrease from 5,168,614 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 4,868,614 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 0.5x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 14.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 18.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 5.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 29.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
3,906,240
$
4,981,551
Management fee
1,528,502
1,443,041
Brokerage commission
332,745
341,916
Futures account fees
53,156
—
Net realized gain (loss)
(17,634,393
)
55,276,535
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
13,394,285
(8,822,042
)
Net Income (loss)
$
(333,868
)
$
51,436,044
The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due an increase in the value of futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
523,420,064
$
652,793,437
NAV end of period
$
420,493,513
$
527,486,095
Percentage change in NAV
(19.7
)%
(19.2
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
19,043,096
24,843,096
Shares outstanding end of period
18,693,096
15,743,096
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(1.8
)%
(36.6
)%
Shares created
14,900,000
9,100,000
Shares redeemed
15,250,000
18,200,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
27.49
$
26.28
Per share NAV end of period
$
22.49
$
33.51
Percentage change in per share NAV
(18.2
)%
27.5
%
Percentage change in benchmark
(8.1
)%
13.3
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
28.8
%
19.5
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index SM . The decrease in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from a decrease from 19,043,096 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 18,693,096 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 24,843,096 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 15,743,096 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index SM .
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 18.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 27.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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The benchmark’s decline of 8.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 13.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a decrease in the value of WTI Crude Oil during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
4,721,193
$
8,590,065
Management fee
1,916,607
2,821,804
Brokerage commission
107,916
104,780
Net realized gain (loss)
(13,075,023
)
100,088,722
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(41,800,136
)
54,345,016
Net Income (loss)
$
(50,153,966
)
$
163,023,803
The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due a decrease in the value of WTI Crude Oil during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
396,081,499
$
729,892,808
NAV end of period
$
334,757,794
$
540,643,821
Percentage change in NAV
(15.5
)%
(25.9
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
7,223,047
5,113,709
Shares outstanding end of period
7,223,047
6,933,709
Percentage change in shares outstanding
—
%
35.6
%
Shares created
18,450,000
12,890,000
Shares redeemed
18,450,000
11,070,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
54.84
$
142.73
Per share NAV end of period
$
46.35
$
77.97
Percentage change in per share NAV
(15.5
)%
(45.4
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
2.2
%
(18.8
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
61.3
%
55.3
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex SM . There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from December 31, 2024 to June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex SM . The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 5,113,709 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 6,933,709 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 15.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 45.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 2.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 18.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
3,041,429
$
8,466,890
Management fee
1,251,579
2,773,307
Brokerage commission
571,013
1,488,469
Futures account fees
116,609
142,161
Net realized gain (loss)
210,262,895
(30,408,733
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(127,033,885
)
(196,656,346
)
Net Income (loss)
$
86,270,439
$
(218,598,189
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares Ultra Euro
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
5,751,156
$
7,114,015
NAV end of period
$
8,708,069
$
5,595,533
Percentage change in NAV
51.4
%
(21.3
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
550,000
600,000
Shares outstanding end of period
650,000
500,000
Percentage change in shares outstanding
18.2
%
(16.7
)%
Shares created
200,000
100,000
Shares redeemed
100,000
200,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
10.46
$
11.86
Per share NAV end of period
$
13.40
$
11.19
Percentage change in per share NAV
28.1
%
(5.6
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
13.7
%
(3.0
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
9.6
%
5.2
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar. The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from an increase from 550,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 650,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 600,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 500,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 28.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 5.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 13.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 3.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
84,153
$
119,424
Management fee
29,891
29,879
Net realized gain (loss)
777,150
(74,776
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
610,648
(447,347
)
Net Income (loss)
$
1,471,951
$
(402,699
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due an increase in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares Ultra Gold*
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
289,709,332
$
191,502,023
NAV end of period
$
485,005,243
$
216,456,025
Percentage change in NAV
67.4
%
13.0
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
12,400,000
12,000,000
Shares outstanding end of period
14,100,000
11,200,000
Percentage change in shares outstanding
13.7
%
(6.7
)%
Shares created
10,650,000
3,200,000
Shares redeemed
8,950,000
4,000,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
23.36
$
15.96
Per share NAV end of period
$
34.40
$
19.33
Percentage change in per share NAV
47.2
%
21.1
%
Percentage change in benchmark
24.4
%
12.7
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
21.0
%
14.3
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex SM . The increase in the Funds’s NAV also resulted in part by an increase from 12,400,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 14,100,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex SM . The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by a decrease from 12,000,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 11,200,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 47.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 21.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a greater appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 24.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 12.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a greater increase in the value of gold futures contracts during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
6,751,521
$
3,832,287
Management fee
2,061,122
982,991
Brokerage commission
45,879
17,996
Net realized gain (loss)
144,586,702
50,042,103
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(5,429,584
)
(14,505,497
)
Net Income (loss)
$
145,908,639
$
39,368,893
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a greater increase in futures prices, during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
* See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements in Item 1 of part I in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding the forward Share split for ProShares Ultra Gold.
ProShares Ultra Silver
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
562,083,293
$
390,146,373
NAV end of period
$
708,196,011
$
570,829,521
Percentage change in NAV
26.0
%
46.3
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
16,746,526
14,296,526
Shares outstanding end of period
15,046,526
15,246,526
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(10.2
)%
6.6
%
Shares created
9,850,000
7,450,000
Shares redeemed
11,550,000
6,500,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
33.56
$
27.29
Per share NAV end of period
$
47.07
$
37.44
Percentage change in per share NAV
40.2
%
37.2
%
Percentage change in benchmark
22.9
%
22.3
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
29.4
%
31.2
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex SM . The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by a decrease from 16,746,526 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 15,046,526 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex SM . The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from an increase from 14,296,526 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 15,246,526 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 40.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 37.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a greater appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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The benchmark’s rise of 22.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 22.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a greater increase in the value of silver futures contracts during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
9,008,749
$
7,677,640
Management fee
3,001,678
2,118,718
Brokerage commission
104,828
84,222
Net realized gain (loss)
153,909,618
216,214,526
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
65,780,286
(65,670,658
)
Net Income (loss)
$
228,698,653
$
158,221,508
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due a greater increase in the value of futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
284,452,060
$
348,555,743
NAV end of period
$
579,408,908
$
232,135,198
Percentage change in NAV
103.7
%
(33.4
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
13,693,643
8,264,892
Shares outstanding end of period
30,993,643
9,843,643
Percentage change in shares outstanding
126.3
%
19.1
%
Shares created
84,700,000
9,850,000
Shares redeemed
67,400,000
8,271,248
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
20.77
$
42.17
Per share NAV end of period
$
18.69
$
23.58
Percentage change in per share NAV
(10.0
)%
(44.1
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
5.1
%
(29.4
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
94.3
%
40.3
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 13,693,643 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 30,993,643 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 8,264,892 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 9,843,643 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 1.5x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 10.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 44.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 5.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 29.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
2,227,608
$
2,781,434
Management fee
1,742,735
1,221,345
Brokerage commission
1,508,883
941,152
Futures account fees
213,163
150,134
Net realized gain (loss)
155,964,717
(148,405,278
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(69,359,376
)
24,979,009
Net Income (loss)
$
88,832,949
$
(120,644,835
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares Ultra Yen
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
44,505,646
$
30,205,770
NAV end of period
$
66,461,439
$
44,510,138
Percentage change in NAV
49.3
%
47.4
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
2,199,970
1,099,970
Shares outstanding end of period
2,849,970
2,199,970
Percentage change in shares outstanding
29.5
%
100.0
%
Shares created
1,250,000
1,300,000
Shares redeemed
600,000
200,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
20.23
$
27.46
Per share NAV end of period
$
23.32
$
20.23
Percentage change in per share NAV
15.3
%
(26.3
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
9.3
%
(12.4
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
11.4
%
8.4
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 2,199,970 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 2,849,970 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the spot price of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 1,099,970 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 2,199,970 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the daily performance of the spot price of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 15.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 26.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 9.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 12.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
817,655
$
677,203
Management fee
290,779
176,608
Net realized gain (loss)
3,070,845
(7,397,198
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
4,951,669
(4,421,343
)
Net Income (loss)
$
8,840,169
$
(11,141,338
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due an increase in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
121,997,334
$
188,963,592
NAV end of period
$
135,277,470
$
177,620,038
Percentage change in NAV
10.9
%
(6.0
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
7,205,220
9,105,220
Shares outstanding end of period
7,505,220
11,405,220
Percentage change in shares outstanding
4.2
%
25.3
%
Shares created
20,000,000
12,650,000
Shares redeemed
19,700,000
10,350,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
16.93
$
20.75
Per share NAV end of period
$
18.02
$
15.57
Percentage change in per share NAV
6.5
%
(25.0
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
(8.1
)%
13.3
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
28.8
%
19.5
%
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During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index SM . The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from an increase from 7,205,220 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 7,505,220 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index SM . The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 9,105,220 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 11,405,220 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 6.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 25.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s decline of 8.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 13.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a decrease in the value of WTI Crude Oil during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
2,212,411
$
3,542,907
Management fee
775,568
892,340
Brokerage commission
123,198
97,800
Net realized gain (loss)
41,143,529
(12,652,246
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
17,511,380
(36,001,228
)
Net Income (loss)
$
60,867,320
$
(45,110,567
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in the value of WTI Crude Oil, during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
260,940,143
$
140,963,092
NAV end of period
$
283,266,637
$
147,292,427
Percentage change in NAV
8.6
%
4.5
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
5,983,712
2,933,712
Shares outstanding end of period
11,133,712
2,983,712
Percentage change in shares outstanding
86.1
%
1.7
%
Shares created
65,750,000
14,000,000
Shares redeemed
60,600,000
13,950,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
43.61
$
48.05
Per share NAV end of period
$
25.44
$
49.37
Percentage change in per share NAV
(41.7
)%
2.8
%
Percentage change in benchmark
2.2
%
(18.8
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
61.3
%
55.3
%
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During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 5,983,712 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 11,133,712 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex SM . By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 2,933,712 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 2,983,712 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex SM .
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 41.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 2.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 2.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 18.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
5,201,181
$
1,758,807
Management fee
2,059,769
572,504
Brokerage commission
1,029,562
566,252
Futures account fees
72,737
27,011
Net realized gain (loss)
(97,235,066
)
89,322
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
66,357,458
44,377,047
Net Income (loss)
$
(25,676,427
)
$
46,225,176
The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares UltraShort Euro
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
41,892,674
$
39,367,550
NAV end of period
$
31,567,012
$
38,226,983
Percentage change in NAV
(24.6
)%
(2.9
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
1,200,000
1,350,000
Shares outstanding end of period
1,150,000
1,200,000
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(4.2
)%
(11.1
)%
Shares created
350,000
50,000
Shares redeemed
400,000
200,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
34.91
$
29.16
Per share NAV end of period
$
27.45
$
31.86
Percentage change in per share NAV
(21.4
)%
9.2
%
Percentage change in benchmark
13.7
%
(3.0
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
9.6
%
5.2
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from a decrease from 1,200,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 1,150,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 1,350,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 1,200,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 21.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 9.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 13.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 3.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
482,445
$
701,961
Management fee
169,010
186,228
Net realized gain (loss)
(5,567,827
)
(38,460
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(2,883,349
)
2,768,728
Net Income (loss)
$
(7,968,731
)
$
3,432,229
The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due an increase in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares UltraShort Gold*
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
16,624,428
$
11,795,779
NAV end of period
$
76,838,176
$
16,131,791
Percentage change in NAV
362.2
%
36.8
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
473,489
223,489
Shares outstanding end of period
3,423,421
373,489
Percentage change in shares outstanding
623.0
%
67.1
%
Shares created
13,700,000
325,000
Shares redeemed
10,750,068
175,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
35.11
$
52.78
Per share NAV end of period
$
22.44
$
43.19
Percentage change in per share NAV
(36.1
)%
(18.2
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
24.4
%
12.7
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
21.0
%
14.3
%
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 473,489 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2025 to 3,423,421 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex SM . By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 223,489 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 373,489 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Gold Subindex SM .
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 36.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 18.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a greater depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 24.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 12.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a greater increase in the value of gold futures contracts during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
657,204
$
246,002
Management fee
256,449
71,710
Brokerage commission
11,822
2,218
Net realized gain (loss)
2,403,495
(3,914,287
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
1,607,812
919,857
Net Income (loss)
$
4,668,511
$
(2,748,428
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in average net assets, in conjunction with a greater increase in the value of the futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
*
See Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements in Item 1 of part I in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding the reverse Share split for ProShares UltraShort Gold.
ProShares UltraShort Silver
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
23,752,619
$
65,149,686
NAV end of period
$
35,410,975
$
76,198,743
Percentage change in NAV
49.1
%
17.0
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
560,264
897,832
Shares outstanding end of period
1,360,264
1,697,832
Percentage change in shares outstanding
142.8
%
89.1
%
Shares created
2,650,000
2,250,000
Shares redeemed
1,850,000
1,450,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
42.40
$
72.56
Per share NAV end of period
$
26.03
$
44.88
Percentage change in per share NAV
(38.6
)%
(38.2
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
22.9
%
22.3
%
Benchmark annualized volatility
29.4
%
31.2
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 560,264 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 1,360,264 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex SM . By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 897,832 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 1,697,832 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex SM .
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For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 38.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 38.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a greater depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 22.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 22.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to a greater increase in the value of the silver futures contracts during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
260,570
$
728,788
Management fee
134,248
230,179
Brokerage commission
10,119
19,887
Net realized gain (loss)
(6,436,218
)
(10,290,118
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(2,560,601
)
3,484,222
Net Income (loss)
$
(8,736,249
)
$
(6,077,108
)
The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a greater increase in the value of futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares UltraShort Yen
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
26,080,295
$
24,010,010
NAV end of period
$
20,559,703
$
47,495,032
Percentage change in NAV
(21.2
)%
97.8
%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
547,160
697,160
Shares outstanding end of period
497,160
997,160
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(9.1
)%
43.0
%
Shares created
250,000
600,000
Shares redeemed
300,000
300,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
47.66
$
34.44
Per share NAV end of period
$
41.35
$
47.63
Percentage change in per share NAV
(13.2
)%
38.3
%
Percentage change in benchmark
9.3
%
(12.4
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
11.4
%
8.4
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from a decrease from 547,160 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 497,160 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 697,160 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 997,160 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024. The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times the inverse (-2x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 13.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 38.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 9.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 12.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
310,658
$
608,578
Management fee
107,103
163,082
Net realized gain (loss)
(1,296,927
)
6,126,381
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(2,515,360
)
4,468,019
Net Income (loss)
$
(3,501,629
)
$
11,202,978
The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due an increase in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
28,111,210
$
37,866,143
NAV end of period
$
21,537,610
$
33,401,452
Percentage change in NAV
(23.4
)%
(11.8
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
1,937,403
2,262,403
Shares outstanding end of period
1,287,403
2,337,403
Percentage change in shares outstanding
(33.6
)%
3.3
%
Shares created
1,325,000
8,625,000
Shares redeemed
1,975,000
8,550,000
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
14.51
$
16.74
Per share NAV end of period
$
16.73
$
14.29
Percentage change in per share NAV
15.3
%
(14.6
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
16.2
%
(13.8
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
41.7
%
19.3
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 1,937,403 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 1,287,403 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 2,262,403 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 2,337,403 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 15.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 14.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 16.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 13.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the futures contracts that made the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index during the period ended June 30, 2025.
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Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
360,994
$
1,231,053
Management fee
113,521
288,207
Brokerage commission
18,454
86,212
Futures account fees
5,124
16,541
Net realized gain (loss)
5,434,266
(15,054,609
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(210,933
)
3,885,170
Net Income (loss)
$
5,584,327
$
(9,938,386
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of the futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
Fund Performance
The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
NAV beginning of period
$
133,641,615
$
157,321,746
NAV end of period
$
164,541,842
$
148,420,028
Percentage change in NAV
23.1
%
(5.7
)%
Shares outstanding beginning of period
2,966,252
2,537,737
Shares outstanding end of period
3,516,252
3,425,237
Percentage change in shares outstanding
18.5
%
35.0
%
Shares created
7,225,000
1,875,000
Shares redeemed
6,675,000
987,500
Per share NAV beginning of period
$
45.05
$
61.99
Per share NAV end of period
$
46.79
$
43.33
Percentage change in per share NAV
3.9
%
(30.1
)%
Percentage change in benchmark
5.1
%
(29.4
)%
Benchmark annualized volatility
94.3
%
40.3
%
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 2,966,252 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2024 to 3,516,252 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2025. The increase in the Fund’s NAV also resulted in part from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 2,537,737 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2023 to 3,425,237 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2024.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 3.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 30.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
The benchmark’s rise of 5.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 29.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, can be attributed to an increase in the value of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Net Income/Loss
The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Net investment income (loss)
$
1,722,025
$
2,587,545
Management fee
652,682
646,437
Brokerage commission
288,163
79,663
Futures account fees
88,661
64,538
Net realized gain (loss)
76,774,233
(59,266,488
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
(14,541,848
)
6,991,389
Net Income (loss)
$
63,954,410
$
(49,687,554
)
The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2025 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the value of the futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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