(UYG) ProShares Ultra Financials - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US74347X6334 • Trading--Leveraged Equity

UYG: Banks, Insurance, Investment, Brokerage, Securities

ProShares Ultra Financials (UYG) is a leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to deliver twice the daily returns of the S&P Financials Select Sector Index. This index is one of eleven S&P Select Sector Indices, each tracking a specific sector within the S&P 500. The fund is managed by ProShare Advisors, who use a combination of equity derivatives and other financial instruments to achieve its daily target return.

UYG is categorized as a leveraged equity ETF, specifically under the Trading--Leveraged Equity category. It trades on the NYSE ARCA under the ticker symbol UYG. With an assets under management (AUM) of approximately $940.70 million, it is a sizeable fund within its category. The fund is non-diversified, meaning it can concentrate its holdings in a smaller number of securities, which can increase risk but also potentially amplify returns.

The S&P Financials Select Sector Index includes companies from the financial sector, such as banks, insurance companies, and financial services firms. By using leverage, UYG aims to amplify the daily performance of this index. However, leveraged ETFs like UYG are designed for short-term trading and are not suitable for long-term investment due to the effects of compounding, which can lead to significant deviations from the expected returns over extended periods.

Investors should note that UYG does not pay dividends directly, as its primary objective is to maximize daily returns through capital appreciation. The funds structure involves daily rebalancing to maintain its 2x leverage, which can result in higher turnover and trading costs. Additionally, the financial sectors performance can be heavily influenced by macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, regulatory changes, and economic cycles.

For fund managers and investors considering UYG, it is important to evaluate the funds volatility, liquidity, and tracking error. With its high AUM and average trading volume, UYG offers reasonable liquidity, but its leveraged nature means it is best suited for sophisticated investors who understand the risks and are actively managing their positions.

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UYG ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 864m
Category Trading--Leveraged Equity
TER 0.95%
IPO / Inception 2007-01-30

UYG ETF Ratings

Growth 5y 82.1%
Fundamental -
Dividend 45.7%
Rel. Strength Industry 20.2
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 88.06 USD
Fair Price DCF -

UYG Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.54%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.08%
Annual Growth 5y 9.06%
Payout Consistency 72.4%

UYG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 28.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 91.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 63.4%
CAGR 5y 32.37%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.68
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.92
Alpha 19.04
Beta 1.51
Volatility 51.39%
Current Volume 24.1k
Average Volume 20d 22.8k
What is the price of UYG stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 84.49 with a total of 24,080 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.81%, over one month by -12.98%, over three months by -5.30% and over the past year by +33.05%.
Is ProShares Ultra Financials a good stock to buy?
Yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, ProShares Ultra Financials (NYSE ARCA:UYG) is currently (March 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 82.13 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of UYG as of March 2025 is 88.06. This means that UYG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.23%.
Is UYG a buy, sell or hold?
ProShares Ultra Financials has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for UYG stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, UYG ProShares Ultra Financials will be worth about 103.2 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 84.49. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +22.16%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 103.2 22.2%