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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018.

or

 

Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

for the transition period from                    to                     .

Commission file number: 001-34200

 

 

PROSHARES TRUST II

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   87-6284802

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

c/o ProShare Capital Management LLC

7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(240) 497-6400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Common Units of Beneficial Interest   NYSE Arca, Inc.
(Title of each class)   (Name of exchange on which registered)
(Title of class)   (Name of exchange on which registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ☒  Yes    ☐  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ☒  Yes    ☐  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large Accelerated Filer      Accelerated Filer  
Non-Accelerated Filer   ☐  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller Reporting Company  
Emerging Growth Company       

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.).     ☐  Yes    ☒  No

 

 

 


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PROSHARES TRUST II

Table of Contents

 

     Page  

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

     3  

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     153  

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     213  

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     231  

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     233  

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     233  

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     233  

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     239  

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

     239  

Item 5. Other Information

     239  

Item 6. Exhibits

     240  

 

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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements.

Index

 

Documents

   Page  

Statements of Financial Condition, Schedules of Investments, Statements of Operations, Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Statements of Cash Flows:

  

ProShares Short Euro

     4  

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     9  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     14  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     19  

ProShares Ultra Euro

     24  

ProShares Ultra Gold

     29  

ProShares Ultra Silver

     34  

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     39  

ProShares Ultra Yen

     44  

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     49  

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     54  

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar

     59  

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     64  

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     70  

ProShares UltraShort Euro

     74  

ProShares UltraShort Gold

     79  

ProShares UltraShort Silver

     84  

ProShares UltraShort Yen

     89  

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     94  

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     99  

ProShares Trust II

     104  

Notes to Financial Statements

     108  

 

 

 

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PROSHARES SHORT EURO

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 2,572,360      $ 923,063  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     144,210        122,430  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $5,686,543 and $6,996,595, respectively)

     5,687,064        6,996,235  

Interest receivable

     1,675        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     8,405,309        8,041,728  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable on open futures contracts

     79,491        43,311  

Payable to Sponsor

     6,489        6,537  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     85,980        49,848  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     8,319,329        7,991,880  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 8,405,309      $ 8,041,728  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     200,000        200,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 41.60      $ 39.96  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 41.53      $ 39.99  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT EURO

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(68% of shareholders’ equity)

     

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.771% due 07/19/18

   $ 400,000      $ 399,669  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     300,000        299,541  

1.871% due 08/09/18

     4,000,000        3,992,337  

1.907% due 08/30/18

     400,000        398,781  

1.886% due 09/13/18

     200,000        199,238  

1.934% due 10/11/18

     200,000        198,917  

1.990% due 11/08/18

     200,000        198,581  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $5,686,543)

      $   5,687,064  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Sold

 

                   Unrealized  
     Number of      Notional Amount      Appreciation  
     Contracts      at Value      (Depreciation)/Value  

Euro Fx Currency Futures-CME expires September 2018

     57      $ 8,362,256      $ 87,213  

 

^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT EURO

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018      2017     2018      2017  

Investment Income

          

Interest

   $ 27,459      $ 22,784     $ 47,026      $ 38,480  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses

          

Management fee

     19,231        34,086       37,581        70,653  

Brokerage commissions

     320        453       603        1,103  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     19,551        34,539       38,184        71,756  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     7,908        (11,755     8,842        (33,276
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

          

Net realized gain (loss) on

          

Futures contracts

     443,811        (817,763     64,225        (735,506

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —          (277     —          (277
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     443,811        (818,040     64,225        (735,783
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

          

Futures contracts

     16,282        (65,818     253,501        (318,481

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     766        (231     881        78  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     17,048        (66,049     254,382        (318,403
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     460,859        (884,089     318,607        (1,054,186
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 468,767      $ (895,844   $ 327,449      $ (1,087,462
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT EURO

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 7,991,880  

Net investment income (loss)

     8,842  

Net realized gain (loss)

     64,225  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     254,382  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     327,449  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 8,319,329  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT EURO

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 327,449     $ (1,087,462

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (203,046,070     (39,955,220

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     204,400,000       44,164,518  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (43,878     (38,480

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     —         277  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (881     (78

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     —         (11,406

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (1,675     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (48     (2,913

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     36,180       (76,666
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     1,671,077       2,992,570  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Payment on shares redeemed

     —         (4,248,634
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     —         (4,248,634
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     1,671,077       (1,256,064

Cash, beginning of period

     1,045,493       2,694,612  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 2,716,570     $ 1,438,548  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 82,448,087      $ 1,468,000  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     245,855,801        299,200,276  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3)
(cost $92,995,995 and $494,962,509, respectively)

     92,995,995        494,910,644  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     107,311,347        20,758,850  

Interest receivable

     91,825        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     528,703,055        816,337,770  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     —          44,817,710  

Payable on open futures contracts

     —          528,750  

Payable to Sponsor

     444,991        827,439  

Payable to Broker

     19,297        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     464,288        46,173,899  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     528,238,767        770,163,871  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 528,703,055      $ 816,337,770  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     41,350,000        6,050,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 12.77      $ 127.30  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 12.72      $ 128.21  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(18% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $  93,000,000      $  92,995,995  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $92,995,995)

      $  92,995,995  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Sold

 

                   Unrealized  
     Number of      Notional Amount      Appreciation  
     Contracts      at Value      (Depreciation)/Value  

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires July 2018

     9,451      $ 151,452,275      $ (18,305,380

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires August 2018

     6,868        112,463,500        (4,223,018
        

 

 

 
         $ (22,528,398
        

 

 

 

 

^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 1,311,550     $ 1,030,436     $ 3,081,523     $ 1,382,694  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     1,458,197       1,516,291       3,614,293       2,260,276  

Brokerage commissions

     378,374       880,345       1,716,061       1,394,810  

Brokerage fees

     120,133       —         146,922       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,956,704       2,396,636       5,477,276       3,655,086  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (645,154     (1,366,200     (2,395,753     (2,272,392
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     56,008,377       182,934,500       (1,827,517,354     282,827,592  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     1,119       (7,200     (259,112     (11,258
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     56,009,496       182,927,300       (1,827,776,466     282,816,334  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     14,232,558       (24,640,794     (39,569,847     4,520,180  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (13,111     22,789       51,865       (1,151
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     14,219,447       (24,618,005     (39,517,982     4,519,029  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     70,228,943       158,309,295       (1,867,294,448     287,335,363  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 69,583,789     $ 156,943,095     $ (1,869,690,201   $ 285,062,971  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 770,163,871  

Addition of 70,000,000 shares

     2,359,283,234  

Redemption of 34,700,000 shares

     (731,518,137
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of 35,300,000 shares

     1,627,765,097  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (2,395,753

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,827,776,466

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (39,517,982
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (1,869,690,201
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 528,238,767  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES SHORT VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,869,690,201   $ 285,062,971  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (12,775,402,055     (1,954,981,505

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     13,179,156,026       1,466,529,786  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (2,046,569     (1,382,694

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     259,112       11,258  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (51,865     1,151  

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     (86,552,497     (18,820,532

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (91,825     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (382,448     298,009  

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     (528,750     (325,000

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Broker

     19,297       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (1,555,311,775     (223,606,556
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     2,359,283,234       1,908,009,880  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (776,335,847     (1,636,947,258
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     1,582,947,387       271,062,622  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     27,635,612       47,456,066  

Cash, beginning of period

     300,668,276       57,174,744  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 328,303,888     $ 104,630,810  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 21,483,713      $ 1,532,748  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     8,757,975        8,796,755  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for swap agreements

     6,124,000        —    

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $365,929,311 and $459,543,053, respectively)

     365,955,628        459,515,902  

Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements

     82,428,870        62,238,361  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     1,347,708        2,242,001  

Interest receivable

     38,701        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     486,136,595        534,325,767  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     30,522,439        9,464,420  

Payable to Sponsor

     339,221        415,821  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     30,861,660        9,880,241  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     455,274,935        524,445,526  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 486,136,595      $ 534,325,767  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     13,261,317        22,161,317  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 34.33      $ 23.66  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 34.38      $ 23.44  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(80% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 14,000,000      $ 13,999,397  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.741% due 07/05/18

     37,000,000        36,994,790  

1.787% due 07/19/18

     40,000,000        39,966,944  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     23,000,000        22,964,845  

1.871% due 08/09/18†

     110,000,000        109,789,262  

1.884% due 08/16/18

     3,000,000        2,993,175  

1.907% due 08/30/18†

     27,000,000        26,917,696  

1.888% due 09/13/18†

     30,000,000        29,885,634  

1.895% due 09/27/18

     13,000,000        12,940,780  

1.934% due 10/11/18†

     16,000,000        15,913,365  

1.946% due 10/25/18

     12,000,000        11,925,442  

1.990% due 11/08/18†

     15,000,000        14,893,575  

2.036% due 11/23/18

     12,000,000        11,903,520  

2.049% due 12/06/18†

     15,000,000        14,867,203  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $365,929,311)

      $ 365,955,628  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Purchased

 

                   Unrealized  
     Number of      Notional Amount      Appreciation  
     Contracts      at Value      (Depreciation)/Value  

WTI Crude Oil - NYMEX, expires September 2018

     2,687      $ 194,700,020      $ 17,289,103  

Total Return Swap Agreements^

 

                         Unrealized  
     Rate Paid            Notional Amount      Appreciation  
     (Received)*     Termination Date      at Value**      (Depreciation)/Value  

Swap agreement with Citibank, N.A. based on Bloomberg Crude Oil Sub-Index

     0.18     07/06/18      $ 226,255,400      $ 29,027,266  

Swap agreement with Goldman Sachs International based on Bloomberg Crude Oil Sub-Index

     0.25       07/06/18        189,842,536        21,365,763  

Swap agreement with Royal Bank of Canada International based on Bloomberg Crude Oil Sub- Index

     0.23       07/06/18        21,173,182        1,172,552  

Swap agreement with Societe Generale based on Bloomberg Crude Oil Sub-Index

     0.25       07/06/18        80,696,770        8,999,126  

Swap agreement with UBS AG based on Bloomberg Crude Oil Sub-Index

     0.25       07/06/18        197,792,801        21,864,163  
          

 

 

 
         
Total Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 
   $ 82,428,870  
          

 

 

 

 

All or partial amount pledged as collateral for swap agreements.
^ The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.
^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.
* Reflects the floating financing rate, as of June 30, 2018, on the notional amount of the swap agreement paid to the counterparty or received from the counterparty, excluding any commissions. Total Return Swap Agreements payment is due at termination/maturity.
** For swap agreements, a positive amount represents “long” exposure to the benchmark index. A negative amount represents “short” exposure to the benchmark index.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018      2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

         

Interest

   $ 1,695,702      $ 1,572,668     $ 3,121,667     $ 2,617,079  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

         

Management fee

     1,018,503        2,013,640       2,091,357       3,975,239  

Brokerage commissions

     26,970        68,950       45,087       106,267  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,045,473        2,082,590       2,136,444       4,081,506  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     650,229        (509,922     985,223       (1,464,427
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

         

Net realized gain (loss) on

         

Futures contracts

     13,478,548        (32,269,690     30,228,816       (34,964,008

Swap agreements

     25,742,177        (136,327,308     121,509,800       (134,045,077

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —          (1,238     (6     (6,249
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     39,220,725        (168,598,236     151,738,610       (169,015,334
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

         

Futures contracts

     6,521,153        14,488,348       5,343,124       (4,990,300

Swap agreements

     57,556,218        14,272,649       20,190,509       (114,114,010

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     17,685        28,195       53,468       29,262  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     64,095,056        28,789,192       25,587,101       (119,075,048
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     103,315,781        (139,809,044     177,325,711       (288,090,382
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 103,966,010      $ (140,318,966   $ 178,310,934     $ (289,554,809
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 524,445,526  

Addition of 4,300,000 shares

     117,036,583  

Redemption of 13,200,000 shares

     (364,518,108
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (8,900,000) shares

     (247,481,525
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     985,223  

Net realized gain (loss)

     151,738,610  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     25,587,101  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     178,310,934  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 455,274,935  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 178,310,934     $ (289,554,809

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (8,163,708,567     (2,966,410,064

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     8,260,299,661       2,843,055,679  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (2,977,358     (2,617,079

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     6       6,249  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (20,243,977     114,084,748  

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     894,293       (9,209,410

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (38,701     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (76,600     (147,423

Increase (Decrease) in brokerage commissions and fees payable

     —         (2,332

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     —         (1,993,438
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     252,459,691       (312,787,879
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     117,036,583       1,039,652,714  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (343,460,089     (719,602,834
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (226,423,506     320,049,880  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     26,036,185       7,262,001  

Cash, beginning of period

     10,329,503       22,011,155  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 36,365,688     $ 29,273,156  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 5,787,922      $ 4,417,324  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     2,294,796        10,299,573  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $17,958,439 and $50,963,586, respectively)

     17,960,426        50,961,356  

Receivable from capital shares sold

     —          326,440  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     —          1,520,156  

Interest receivable

     6,310        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     26,049,454        67,524,849  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     —          4,211,794  

Payable on open futures contracts

     312,516        —    

Payable to Sponsor

     21,340        44,105  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     333,856        4,255,899  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     25,715,598        63,268,950  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 26,049,454      $ 67,524,849  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding (Note 1)

     878,150        1,938,434  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share (Note 1)

   $ 29.28      $ 32.64  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 1) (Note 2)

   $ 29.27      $ 32.50  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(70% of shareholders’ equity)

     

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.771% due 07/19/18

   $ 1,000,000      $ 999,174  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     1,000,000        998,471  

1.871% due 08/09/18

     2,000,000        1,996,168  

1.884% due 08/16/18

     13,000,000        12,970,425  

1.890% due 09/13/18

     1,000,000        996,188  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations
(cost $17,958,439)

      $ 17,960,426  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Purchased

 

                   Unrealized  
     Number of      Notional Amount      Appreciation  
     Contracts      at Value      (Depreciation)/Value  

Natural Gas - NYMEX, expires September 2018

     1,773      $ 51,434,730      $ (118,623

 

^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 117,918     $ 62,796     $ 253,993     $ 106,835  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     70,511       99,053       175,110       207,945  

Brokerage commissions

     25,636       25,411       49,657       47,065  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     96,147       124,464       224,767       255,010  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     21,771       (61,668     29,226       (148,175
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     3,945,962       (4,648,049     5,080,774       (19,025,765

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (11     (253     (31     (672
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     3,945,951       (4,648,302     5,080,743       (19,026,437
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     (2,369,992     (3,330,323     (7,344,433     (2,429,899

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     775       (901     4,217       (408
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (2,369,217     (3,331,224     (7,340,216     (2,430,307
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1,576,734       (7,979,526     (2,259,473     (21,456,744
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,598,505     $ (8,041,194   $ (2,230,247   $ (21,604,919
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 63,268,950  

Addition of 750,000 shares (Note 1)

     21,556,367  

Redemption of 1,810,284 shares (Note 1)

     (56,879,472
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (1,060,284) shares (Note 1)

     (35,323,105
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     29,226  

Net realized gain (loss)

     5,080,743  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (7,340,216
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (2,230,247
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 25,715,598  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (2,230,247   $ (21,604,919

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (1,227,372,111     (127,836,007

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     1,260,597,907       126,186,419  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (220,680     (106,835

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     31       672  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (4,217     408  

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     1,520,156       —    

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (6,310     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (22,765     (4,427

Increase (Decrease) in brokerage commissions and fees payable

     —         (433

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     312,516       (1,366,289
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     32,574,280       (24,731,411
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     21,882,807       44,413,082  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (61,091,266     (22,124,935
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (39,208,459     22,288,147  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     (6,634,179     (2,443,264

Cash, beginning of period

     14,716,897       8,584,212  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 8,082,718     $ 6,140,948  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA EURO

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 4,816,884      $ 1,416,427  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for foreign currency forward contracts

     921,000        922,000  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $3,288,832 and $6,996,595, respectively)

     3,289,040        6,996,235  

Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     —          321,609  

Interest receivable

     561        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     9,027,485        9,656,271  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable to Sponsor

     6,835        7,298  

Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     172,054        57,457  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     178,889        64,755  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     8,848,596        9,591,516  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 9,027,485      $ 9,656,271  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     550,000        550,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 16.09      $ 17.44  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 16.06      $ 17.46  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA EURO

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(37% of shareholders’ equity)

     

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.737% due 07/05/18

   $ 500,000      $ 499,930  

1.795% due 07/19/18

     700,000        699,422  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     300,000        299,541  

1.907% due 08/30/18

     300,000        299,085  

1.888% due 09/13/18

     400,000        398,475  

1.895% due 09/27/18

     200,000        199,089  

1.934% due 10/11/18

     200,000        198,917  

1.946% due 10/25/18

     100,000        99,379  

1.990% due 11/08/18

     200,000        198,581  

2.036% due 11/23/18

     200,000        198,392  

2.049% due 12/06/18

     200,000        198,229  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $3,288,832)

      $  3,289,040  
     

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts^

 

     Settlement Date      Contract Amount
in Local Currency
    Contract Amount
in U.S. Dollars
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/
Value
 

Contracts to Purchase

         

Euro with Goldman Sachs International

     07/13/18        7,275,525     $ 8,579,954     $ (77,986

Euro with UBS AG

     07/13/18        8,350,300       9,848,965       (91,046
         

 

 

 
          $ (169,032
         

 

 

 

Contracts to Sell

         

Euro with UBS AG

     07/13/18        (487,200   $ (566,306   $ (3,022
         

 

 

 
          $ (3,022
         

 

 

 
         
Total Unrealized
Depreciation
 
 
  $ (172,054
         

 

 

 

 

^

The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.

^^

Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA EURO

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 24,676     $ 24,972     $ 49,755     $ 39,752  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     21,340       34,480       44,932       64,547  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     21,340       34,480       44,932       64,547  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     3,336       (9,508     4,823       (24,795
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Foreign currency forward contracts

     (1,110,032     2,035,177       (309,519     1,406,509  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     7       147       7       147  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,110,025     2,035,324       (309,512     1,406,656  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Foreign currency forward contracts

     46,013       (10,405     (436,206     883,923  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     333       345       568       536  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     46,346       (10,060     (435,638     884,459  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (1,063,679     2,025,264       (745,150     2,291,115  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,060,343   $ 2,015,756     $ (740,327   $ 2,266,320  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA EURO

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 9,591,516  

Addition of 150,000 shares

     2,653,492  

Redemption of 150,000 shares

     (2,656,085
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of 0 shares

     (2,593
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     4,823  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (309,512

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (435,638
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (740,327
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 8,848,596  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA EURO

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (740,327   $ 2,266,320  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (284,242,967     (26,852,756

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     287,999,612       26,788,597  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (48,875     (39,752

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (7     (147

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     435,638       (884,459

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (561     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (463     434  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     3,402,050       1,278,237  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     2,653,492       10,734,541  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (2,656,085     (11,987,367
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (2,593     (1,252,826
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     3,399,457       25,411  

Cash, beginning of period

     2,338,427       606,393  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 5,737,884     $ 631,804  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA GOLD

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 1,479,628      $ 1,237,103  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     6,956        8,800  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3)

(cost $87,844,378 and $88,890,367, respectively)

  

 

87,847,390

 

  

 

88,884,844

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward agreements

     —          3,646,355  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     700        2,420  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     89,334,674        93,779,522  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable to Sponsor

     69,192        70,774  

Unrealized depreciation on forward agreements

     7,152,896        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     7,222,088        70,774  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     82,112,586        93,708,748  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 89,334,674      $ 93,779,522  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     2,250,000        2,350,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 36.49      $ 39.88  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 36.56      $ 40.67  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA GOLD

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(107% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 41,000,000      $ 40,998,234  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.741% due 07/05/18

     8,000,000        7,998,874  

1.783% due 07/19/18

     7,000,000        6,994,215  

1.831% due 08/02/18†

     5,000,000        4,992,357  

1.884% due 08/16/18†

     1,000,000        997,725  

1.907% due 08/30/18†

     6,000,000        5,981,710  

1.888% due 09/13/18†

     6,000,000        5,977,127  

1.895% due 09/27/18†

     2,000,000        1,990,889  

1.934% due 10/11/18†

     3,000,000        2,983,756  

1.946% due 10/25/18†

     2,000,000        1,987,574  

1.990% due 11/08/18†

     3,000,000        2,978,715  

2.036% due 11/23/18†

     2,000,000        1,983,920  

2.049% due 12/06/18†

     2,000,000        1,982,294  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $87,844,378)

      $ 87,847,390  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Purchased

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

Gold Futures - COMEX, expires August 2018

     2      $ 250,900      $ (15,120

Forward Agreements^

 

     Rate Paid
(Received)*
    Settlement Date      Commitment to
(Deliver)/Receive
     Notional Amount
at Value**
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

Forward agreements with Citibank, N.A. based on 0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

     2.55     07/06/18      $ 47,200      $ 59,059,000      $ (2,546,835

Forward agreements with Goldman Sachs International based on 0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

     2.67       07/06/18        37,420        46,820,652        (1,977,494

Forward agreements with Societe Generale based on 0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

     2.67       07/06/18        13,000        16,265,860        (676,179

Forward agreements with UBS AG based on 0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

     2.53       07/06/18        33,400        41,789,746        (1,952,388
             

 

 

 
            
Total Unrealized
Depreciation
 
 
   $ (7,152,896
             

 

 

 

 

All or partial amount pledged as collateral for forward agreements.
^ The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.
^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.
* Reflects the floating financing rate, as of June 30, 2018, on the notional amount of the forward agreement paid to the counterparty or received from the counterparty, excluding any commissions. Forward Agreements payment is due at termination/maturity.
** For forward agreements, a positive amount represents “long” exposure to the underlying commodity. A negative amount represents “short” exposure to the underlying commodity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA GOLD

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 392,349     $ 178,660     $ 704,893     $ 300,135  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     217,921       225,316       442,935       467,757  

Brokerage commissions

     9       10       28       29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     217,930       225,326       442,963       467,786  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     174,419       (46,666     261,930       (167,651
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     (1,181     3,280       6,179       (5,821

Forward agreements

     (5,705,809     8,449,061       2,942,106       17,905,652  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —         653       (172     548  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (5,706,990     8,452,994       2,948,113       17,900,379  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     (14,680     (5,740     (20,600     21,960  

Forward agreements

     (5,784,479     (9,839,036     (10,799,251     (3,466,379

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (4,670     3,638       8,535       3,815  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (5,803,829     (9,841,138     (10,811,316     (3,440,604
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (11,510,819     (1,388,144     (7,863,203     14,459,775  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (11,336,400   $ (1,434,810   $ (7,601,273   $ 14,292,124  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA GOLD

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 93,708,748  

Addition of 300,000 shares

     12,216,052  

Redemption of 400,000 shares

     (16,210,941
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (100,000) shares

     (3,994,889
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     261,930  

Net realized gain (loss)

     2,948,113  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (10,811,316
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (7,601,273
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 82,112,586  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA GOLD

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (7,601,273   $ 14,292,124  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (2,169,347,840     (248,693,041

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     2,171,098,513       248,394,829  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (704,856     (300,116

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     172       (548

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     10,790,716       3,462,564  

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     1,720       —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (1,582     463  

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     —         80  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     4,235,570       17,156,355  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     12,216,052       12,476,159  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (16,210,941     (30,177,649
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (3,994,889     (17,701,490
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     240,681       (545,135

Cash, beginning of period

     1,245,903       1,275,551  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 1,486,584     $ 730,416  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA SILVER

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 1,840,874      $ 1,113,594  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     8,079        10,340  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for forward agreements

     8,448,000        3,343,000  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3)

(cost $212,497,644 and $235,605,469, respectively)

  

 

212,508,884

 

  

 

235,581,716

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward agreements

     —          21,735,334  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     1,570        2,220  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     222,807,407        261,786,204  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     —          3,354,851  

Payable to Sponsor

     175,558        186,657  

Unrealized depreciation on forward agreements

     14,148,711        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     14,324,269        3,541,508  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     208,483,138        258,244,696  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 222,807,407      $ 261,786,204  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     7,096,526        7,696,526  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 29.38      $ 33.55  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 29.66      $ 33.85  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA SILVER

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(102% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 56,000,000      $ 55,997,588  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.741% due 07/05/18

     20,000,000        19,997,184  

1.785% due 07/19/18

     20,000,000        19,983,472  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     12,000,000        11,981,658  

1.871% due 08/09/18†

     20,000,000        19,961,684  

1.884% due 08/16/18†

     13,000,000        12,970,425  

1.907% due 08/30/18†

     14,000,000        13,957,324  

1.888% due 09/13/18†

     16,000,000        15,939,005  

1.895% due 09/27/18†

     7,000,000        6,968,112  

1.934% due 10/11/18†

     8,000,000        7,956,683  

1.946% due 10/25/18†

     6,000,000        5,962,721  

1.990% due 11/08/18†

     8,000,000        7,943,240  

2.036% due 11/23/18

     6,000,000        5,951,760  

2.049% due 12/06/18†

     7,000,000        6,938,028  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $212,497,644)

      $ 212,508,884  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Purchased

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

Silver Futures - COMEX, expires September 2018

     2      $ 161,980      $ (7,970

Forward Agreements^

 

     Rate Paid
(Received)*
    Settlement Date      Commitment to
(Deliver)/Receive
     Notional Amount
at Value**
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/
Value
 

Forward agreements with Citibank, N.A. based on 0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

     2.65     07/06/18      $ 8,802,000      $ 141,190,241     

$

(4,560,857

Forward agreements with Goldman Sachs International based on 0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

     2.85       07/06/18        7,030,800        112,778,954        (4,075,705

Forward agreements with Societe Generale based on 0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

     2.83       07/06/18        3,284,000        52,677,330        (1,789,967

Forward agreements with UBS AG based on 0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

     2.85       07/06/18        6,865,000        110,119,406        (3,722,182
             

 

 

 
            
Total Unrealized
Depreciation
 
 
   $ (14,148,711
             

 

 

 

 

All or partial amount pledged as collateral for forward agreements.

^

The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for

their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.

^^

Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

*

Reflects the floating financing rate, as of June 30, 2018, on the notional amount of the forward agreement paid to the counterparty or received from the counterparty, excluding any commissions. Forward Agreements payment is due at termination/maturity.

**

For forward agreements, a positive amount represents “long” exposure to the underlying commodity. A negative amount represents “short” exposure to the underlying commodity.

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA SILVER

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 928,110     $ 518,829     $ 1,701,974     $ 884,169  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     541,678       651,232       1,101,124       1,358,786  

Brokerage commissions

     21       29       31       39  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     541,699       651,261       1,101,155       1,358,825  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     386,411       (132,432     600,819       (474,656
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     3,130       (13,026     (920     (20,826

Forward agreements

     (5,630,367     (10,926,116     7,175,426       19,283,572  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —         97       (372     198  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (5,627,237     (10,939,045     7,174,134       19,262,944  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     (4,000     (4,740     (9,570     24,980  

Forward agreements

     (4,039,563     (41,681,649     (35,884,045     (14,429,766

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     1,991       12,512       34,993       6,660  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (4,041,572     (41,673,877     (35,858,622     (14,398,126
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (9,668,809     (52,612,922     (28,684,488     4,864,818  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (9,282,398   $ (52,745,354   $ (28,083,669   $ 4,390,162  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA SILVER

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 258,244,696  

Addition of 500,000 shares

     15,385,625  

Redemption of 1,100,000 shares

     (37,063,514
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (600,000) shares

     (21,677,889
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     600,819  

Net realized gain (loss)

     7,174,134  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (35,858,622
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (28,083,669
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 208,483,138  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA SILVER

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (28,083,669   $ 4,390,162  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (3,679,886,868     (969,953,635

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     3,704,696,262       985,364,623  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (1,701,941     (884,146

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     372       (198

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     35,849,052       14,423,106  

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     650       —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (11,099     (14,159

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     —         (2,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     30,862,759       33,323,733  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     15,385,625       22,323,954  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (40,418,365     (56,695,492
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (25,032,740     (34,371,538
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     5,830,019       (1,047,805

Cash, beginning of period

     4,466,934       1,678,901  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 10,296,953     $ 631,096  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 76,593,664      $ 1,539,237  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     207,972,298        87,211,683  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for swap agreements

     41,897,750        —    

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $42,998,148 and $287,546,397, respectively)

     42,998,148        287,533,132  

Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements

     1,302,919        —    

Receivable from capital shares sold

     —          516,930  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     11,391,946        17,578,451  

Interest receivable

     79,464        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     382,236,189        394,379,433  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     10,790,397        —    

Payable on open futures contracts

     10,736,763        —    

Payable to Sponsor

     359,071        344,292  

Unrealized depreciation on swap agreements

     1,038,439        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     22,924,670        344,292  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     359,311,519        394,035,141  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 382,236,189      $ 394,379,433  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     29,327,238        38,127,238  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 12.25      $ 10.33  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 12.34      $ 10.21  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(12% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 43,000,000      $ 42,998,148  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $42,998,148)

      $ 42,998,148  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Purchased

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires July 2018

     15,203      $ 243,628,075      $ 32,168,348  

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires August 2018

     11,063        181,156,625        7,629,081  
        

 

 

 
         $ 39,797,429  
        

 

 

 

Total Return Swap Agreements^

 

     Rate Paid
(Received)*
    Termination Date      Notional Amount
at Value**
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/
Value
 

Swap agreement with Deutsche Bank based on S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index

     11.98     07/20/18      $ 18,250,660      $ 1,302,919  

Swap agreement with Goldman Sachs based on iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures

     3.10       07/25/18        95,963,878        (1,038,439
          

 

 

 
           $ 264,480  
          

 

 

 
                  Total Unrealized
Appreciation
     $   1,302,919  
          

 

 

 
                  Total Unrealized
Depreciation
     $(1,038,439)  
          

 

 

 

 

^

The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for

their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.

^^

Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

*

Reflects the floating financing rate, as of June 30, 2018, on the notional amount of the swap agreement paid to the counterparty or received from the counterparty, excluding any commissions. Total Return Swap Agreements payment is due at termination/maturity.

**

For swap agreements, a positive amount represents “long” exposure to the benchmark index. A negative amount represents “short” exposure to the benchmark index.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 573,151     $ 595,569     $ 1,239,894     $ 966,554  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     1,004,304       918,110       1,847,115       1,839,772  

Brokerage commissions

     651,493       901,683       1,542,921       1,668,516  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,655,797       1,819,793       3,390,036       3,508,288  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (1,082,646     (1,224,224     (2,150,142     (2,541,734
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     (118,198,965     (153,988,983     271,337,181       (519,504,171

Swap agreements

     (37,618,139     —         (10,544,505     —    

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     1,878       1,564       (7,731     (20,751
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (155,815,226     (153,987,419     260,784,945       (519,524,922
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     5,613,735       30,318,423       74,263,549       1,724,768  

Swap agreements

     1,457,806       —         264,480       —    

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (6,630     11,633       13,265       12,516  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     7,064,911       30,330,056       74,541,294       1,737,284  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (148,750,315     (123,657,363     335,326,239       (517,787,638
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (149,832,961   $ (124,881,587   $ 333,176,097     $ (520,329,372
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 394,035,141  

Addition of 86,200,000 shares

     1,199,577,093  

Redemption of 95,000,000 shares

     (1,567,476,812
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (8,800,000) shares

     (367,899,719
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (2,150,142

Net realized gain (loss)

     260,784,945  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     74,541,294  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     333,176,097  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 359,311,519  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 333,176,097     $ (520,329,372

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (5,924,241,418     (1,436,930,485

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     6,169,565,730       1,516,392,324  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (783,794     (966,554

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     7,731       20,751  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (277,745     (12,516

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     6,186,505       7,027,550  

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (79,464     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     14,779       (101,746

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     10,736,763       2,445,960  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     594,305,184       (432,454,088
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     1,200,094,023       1,114,068,155  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (1,556,686,415     (722,177,029
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (356,592,392     391,891,126  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     237,712,792       (40,562,962

Cash, beginning of period

     88,750,920       82,333,580  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 326,463,712     $ 41,770,618  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA YEN

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 1,669,729      $ 903,472  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for foreign currency forward contracts

     251,000        —    

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $997,983 and $1,998,216, respectively)

     998,084        1,997,933  

Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     311        —    

Interest receivable

     207        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     2,919,331        2,901,405  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable to Sponsor

     2,293        2,312  

Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     24,570        34,824  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     26,863        37,136  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     2,892,468        2,864,269  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 2,919,331      $ 2,901,405  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     49,970        49,970  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 57.88      $ 57.32  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 58.33      $ 57.45  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA YEN

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(35% of shareholders’ equity)

     

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.871% due 08/09/18

   $ 1,000,000      $ 998,084  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $997,983)

      $  998,084  
     

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts^

     

 

     Settlement Date      Contract Amount
in Local Currency
     Contract Amount
in U.S. Dollars
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/
Value
 

Contracts to Purchase

           

Yen with Goldman Sachs International

     07/13/18        324,525,000      $ 2,944,608      $ (11,895

Yen with UBS AG

     07/13/18        325,871,400        2,957,555        (12,675
           

 

 

 
          
Total Unrealized
Depreciation
 
 
   $ (24,570
           

 

 

 

Contracts to Sell

           

Yen with Goldman Sachs International

     07/13/18        (2,934,400    $ (26,527    $ 10  

Yen with UBS AG

     07/13/18        (7,607,800      (69,053      301  
           

 

 

 
          
Total Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 
   $ 311  
           

 

 

 

 

^ The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.
^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA YEN

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 4,582     $ 6,876     $ 8,736     $ 11,186  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     7,109       14,326       14,332       27,969  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     7,109       14,326       14,332       27,969  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (2,527     (7,450     (5,596     (16,783
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Foreign currency forward contracts

     (299,704     424,094       22,846       342,583  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —         —         —         (32
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (299,704     424,094       22,846       342,551  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Foreign currency forward contracts

     22,366       (590,497     10,565       (793

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     202       533       384       471  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     22,568       (589,964     10,949       (322
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (277,136     (165,870     33,795       342,229  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (279,663   $ (173,320   $ 28,199     $ 325,446  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA YEN

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 2,864,269  

Net investment income (loss)

     (5,596

Net realized gain (loss)

     22,846  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     10,949  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     28,199  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 2,892,468  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRA YEN

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 28,199     $ 325,446  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (9,291,238     (8,989,185

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     10,300,000       10,284,783  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (8,529     (11,186

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     —         32  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (10,949     322  

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (207     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (19     193  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     1,017,257       1,610,405  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     1,017,257       1,610,405  

Cash, beginning of period

     903,472       604,691  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 1,920,729     $ 2,215,096  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X CRUDE OIL ETF

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 34,725,311      $ 9,683,852  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     5,506,798        1,285,048  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     600,653        289,395  

Offering costs (Note 5)

     —          52,846  

Limitation by Sponsor

     —          24,342  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     40,832,762        11,335,483  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable to Sponsor

     23,651        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     23,651        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     40,809,111        11,335,483  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 40,832,762      $ 11,335,483  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     650,000        300,008  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 62.78      $ 37.78  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 63.02      $ 37.23  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X CRUDE OIL ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

Futures Contracts Purchased

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

WTI Crude Oil - NYMEX, expires September 2018

     1,690      $ 122,457,400      $ 9,905,484  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X CRUDE OIL ETF

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,           January 13, 2017  
     2018     2017     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
    (Inception)
through

June 30, 2017
 

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 2,443     $ —       $ 4,988     $ —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     53,597       —         55,692       —    

Brokerage commissions

     13,797       10,401       19,473       11,274  

Offering costs

     —         36,999       52,846       39,845  

Limitation by Sponsor

     —         (6,401     (26,957     (8,302
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     67,394       40,999       101,054       42,817  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (64,951     (40,999     (96,066     (42,817
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     1,740,951       (1,832,876     3,361,776       (1,833,835
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     1,740,951       (1,832,876     3,361,776       (1,833,835
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     6,901,529       (272,129     8,487,486       578,453  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     6,901,529       (272,129     8,487,486       578,453  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     8,642,480       (2,105,005     11,849,262       (1,255,382
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 8,577,529     $ (2,146,004   $ 11,753,196     $ (1,298,199
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X CRUDE OIL ETF

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 11,335,483  

Addition of 600,000 shares

     29,844,757  

Redemption of 250,008 shares

     (12,124,325
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of 349,992 shares

     17,720,432  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (96,066

Net realized gain (loss)

     3,361,776  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     8,487,486  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     11,753,196  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 40,809,111  
  

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X CRUDE OIL ETF

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
    January 13, 2017
(Inception) through
June 30, 2017
 

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 11,753,196     $ (1,298,199

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     (311,258     (1,217,969

Decrease (Increase) in Limitation by Sponsor

     24,342       (8,302

Amortization of offering cost

     52,846       39,845  

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     23,651       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     11,542,777       (2,484,625
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     29,844,757       24,649,481  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (12,124,325     (2,851,396
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     17,720,432       21,798,085  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     29,263,209       19,313,460  

Cash, beginning of period

     10,968,900       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 40,232,109     $ 19,313,460  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X SHORT CRUDE OIL ETF

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31,
2017
 

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 17,787,247      $ 19,203,543  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     2,927,955        2,396,625  

Receivable from capital shares sold

     1,931,847        —    

Offering costs (Note 5)

     —          52,797  

Limitation by Sponsor

     —          35,309  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     22,647,049        21,688,274  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable on open futures contracts

     907,203        527,098  

Payable to Sponsor

     16,649        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     923,852        527,098  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     21,723,197        21,161,176  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 22,647,049      $ 21,688,274  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding (Note 1)

     1,124,906        500,002  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share (Note 1)

   $ 19.31      $ 42.32  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 1) (Note 2)

   $ 19.27      $ 42.88  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X SHORT CRUDE OIL ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

Futures Contracts Sold

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

WTI Crude Oil - NYMEX, expires September 2018

     899      $ 65,141,540      $ (5,442,454

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X SHORT CRUDE OIL ETF

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,           January 13, 2017  
     2018     2017     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
    (Inception)
through
June 30, 2017
 

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 2,063     $ —       $ 6,267     $ —    

Expenses

        

Management fee

     52,273       —         55,810       —    

Brokerage commissions

     15,245       6,949       30,505       7,901  

Offering costs

     —         36,999       52,797       39,845  

Limitation by Sponsor

     —         (20,149     (176     (22,116
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     67,518       23,799       138,936       25,630  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (65,455     (23,799     (132,669     (25,630
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     (6,793,148     1,878,109       (11,469,115     1,772,343  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (6,793,148     1,878,109       (11,469,115     1,772,343  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     (1,707,316     416,232       (2,454,299     (245,274
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (1,707,316     416,232       (2,454,299     (245,274
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (8,500,464     2,294,341       (13,923,414     1,527,069  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (8,565,919   $ 2,270,542     $ (14,056,083   $ 1,501,439  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRAPRO 3X SHORT CRUDE OIL ETF

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 21,161,176  

Addition of 1,287,500 shares (Note 1)

     37,920,908  

Redemption of 662,596 shares (Note 1)

     (23,302,804
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of 624,904 shares (Note 1)

     14,618,104  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (132,669

Net realized gain (loss)

     (11,469,115

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (2,454,299
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (14,056,083
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 21,723,197  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
    January 13, 2017
(Inception) through
June 30, 2017
 

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (14,056,083   $ 1,501,439  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Decrease (Increase) in Limitation by Sponsor

     35,309       (22,116

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     —         —    

Amortization of offering cost

     52,797       39,845  

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     16,649       —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     380,105       376,001  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (13,571,223     1,895,169  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     35,989,061       8,281,419  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (23,302,804     (4,490,543
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     12,686,257       3,790,876  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     (884,966     5,686,045  

Cash, beginning of period

     21,600,168       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 20,715,202     $ 5,686,045  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 2,391,596      $ 1,297,022  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     300,505        485,375  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $4,988,035 and $11,984,898, respectively)

     4,988,329        11,983,904  

Interest receivable

     221        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     7,680,651        13,766,301  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable on open futures contracts

     97,119        52,950  

Payable to Sponsor

     5,768        11,249  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     102,887        64,199  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     7,577,764        13,702,102  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 7,680,651      $ 13,766,301  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     150,000        300,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 50.52      $ 45.67  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 51.20      $ 45.72  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(66% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 1,000,000      $ 999,957  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.737% due 07/05/18

     500,000        499,930  

1.792% due 07/19/18

     600,000        599,504  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     300,000        299,541  

1.871% due 08/09/18

     1,000,000        998,084  

1.907% due 08/30/18

     300,000        299,086  

1.888% due 09/13/18

     400,000        398,475  

1.895% due 09/27/18

     100,000        99,544  

1.934% due 10/11/18

     200,000        198,917  

1.946% due 10/25/18

     100,000        99,379  

1.990% due 11/08/18

     100,000        99,291  

2.036% due 11/23/18

     200,000        198,392  

2.049% due 12/06/18

     200,000        198,229  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $4,988,035)

      $ 4,988,329  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Sold

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

Australian Dollar Fx Currency Futures - CME, expires September 2018

     205      $ 15,165,900      $ 391,770  

^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018      2017      2018      2017  

Investment Income

           

Interest

   $ 23,124      $ 21,253      $ 44,263      $ 35,524  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses

           

Management fee

     17,184        34,714        36,668        69,846  

Brokerage commissions

     1,190        2,065        2,710        4,533  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     18,374        36,779        39,378        74,379  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     4,750        (15,526      4,885        (38,855
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

           

Net realized gain (loss) on

           

Futures contracts

     415,369        64,976        (704,621      (467,251

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —          (155      (247      (155
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     415,369        64,821        (704,868      (467,406
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

           

Futures contracts

     93,610        (208,036      1,284,990        (1,640,650

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     539        570        1,288        857  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     94,149        (207,466      1,286,278        (1,639,793
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     509,518        (142,645      581,410        (2,107,199
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 514,268      $ (158,171    $ 586,295      $ (2,146,054
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 13,702,102  

Redemption of 150,000 shares

     (6,710,633
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (150,000) shares

     (6,710,633
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     4,885  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (704,868

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     1,286,278  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     586,295  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 7,577,764  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 586,295     $ (2,146,054

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (150,158,646     (48,960,668

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     157,198,666       51,910,220  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (43,404     (35,524

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     247       155  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (1,288     (857

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (221     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (5,481     (2,395

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     44,169       (16,740
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     7,620,337       748,137  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Payment on shares redeemed

     (6,710,633     (2,492,445
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (6,710,633     (2,492,445
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     909,704       (1,744,308

Cash, beginning of period

     1,782,397       3,749,149  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 2,692,101     $ 2,004,841  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31,
2017
 

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 28,385,943      $ 1,120,278  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     3,349,810        2,567,813  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for swap agreements

     1,696,500        —    

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $173,645,496 and $253,669,155, respectively)

     173,652,213        253,646,823  

Receivable from capital shares sold

     5,226,159        —    

Interest receivable

     35,781        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     212,346,406        257,334,914  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable on open futures contracts

     933,720        693,787  

Payable to Sponsor

     131,902        190,701  

Unrealized depreciation on swap agreements

     33,768,200        30,607,142  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     34,833,822        31,491,630  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     177,512,584        225,843,284  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 212,346,406      $ 257,334,914  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     11,889,884        9,289,884  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 14.93      $ 24.31  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 14.91      $ 24.56  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(98% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 70,000,000      $ 69,996,985  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.741% due 07/05/18

     15,000,000        14,997,888  

1.786% due 07/19/18

     17,000,000        16,985,951  

1.831% due 08/02/18†

     10,000,000        9,984,715  

1.871% due 08/09/18†

     5,000,000        4,990,421  

1.907% due 08/30/18†

     12,000,000        11,963,420  

1.888% due 09/13/18†

     12,000,000        11,954,254  

1.895% due 09/27/18†

     5,000,000        4,977,223  

1.934% due 10/11/18†

     7,000,000        6,962,097  

1.946% due 10/25/18†

     4,000,000        3,975,147  

1.990% due 11/08/18†

     6,000,000        5,957,430  

2.036% due 11/23/18†

     5,000,000        4,959,800  

2.049% due 12/06/18†

     6,000,000        5,946,882  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $173,645,496)

      $ 173,652,213  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Sold

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

WTI Crude Oil - NYMEX, expires September 2018

     1,028      $ 74,488,880      $ (7,161,949

Total Return Swap Agreements^

 

     Rate Paid
(Received)*
    Termination
Date
     Notional Amount
at Value**
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/
Value
 

Swap agreement with Citibank, N.A. based on Bloomberg Crude Oil Sub-Index

     (0.18 )%      07/06/18      $ (91,601,590   $ (11,914,957

Swap agreement with Goldman Sachs International based on Bloomberg Crude Oil Sub-Index

     (0.25     07/06/18        (62,787,144     (8,713,478

Swap agreement with RBC, N.A. based on Bloomberg

         

Crude Oil Sub-Index

     (0.23     07/06/18        (25,944,244     (944,591

Swap agreement with Societe Generale based on

         

Bloomberg Crude Oil Sub-Index

     (0.25     07/06/18        (32,467,552     (3,627,720

Swap agreement with UBS AG based on Bloomberg

         

Crude Oil Sub-Index

     (0.25     07/06/18        (67,673,814     (8,567,454
         

 

 

 
         
Total Unrealized
Depreciation
 
 
  $ (33,768,200
         

 

 

 

 

All or partial amount pledged as collateral for swap agreements.
^ The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.
^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.
* Reflects the floating financing rate, as of June 30, 2018, on the notional amount of the swap agreement paid to the counterparty or received from the counterparty, excluding any commissions. Total Return Swap Agreements payment is due at termination/maturity.
** For swap agreements, a positive amount represents “long” exposure to the benchmark index. A negative amount represents “short” exposure to the benchmark index.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 789,599     $ 280,496     $ 1,519,016     $ 539,542  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     429,580       381,832       957,534       917,856  

Brokerage commissions

     16,521       19,058       28,502       32,780  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     446,101       400,890       986,036       950,636  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     343,498       (120,394     532,980       (411,094
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     (5,767,297     16,112,079       (8,129,986     18,645,592  

Swap agreements

     (21,896,224     44,264,125       (67,629,685     40,580,745  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     545       (1,875     358       (1,483
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (27,662,976     60,374,329       (75,759,313     59,224,854  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     (2,472,115     (4,670,019     (3,199,301     585,052  

Swap agreements

     (19,170,175     (10,225,187     (3,161,058     24,459,576  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     3,687       14,136       29,049       3,556  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (21,638,603     (14,881,070     (6,331,310     25,048,184  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (49,301,579     45,493,259       (82,090,623     84,273,038  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (48,958,081   $ 45,372,865     $ (81,557,643   $ 83,861,944  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 225,843,284  

Addition of 8,700,000 shares

     166,184,204  

Redemption of 6,100,000 shares

     (132,957,261
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of 2,600,000 shares

     33,226,943  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     532,980  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (75,759,313

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (6,331,310
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (81,557,643
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 177,512,584  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG CRUDE OIL

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (81,557,643   $ 83,861,944  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (4,309,513,192     (538,411,241

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     4,390,983,509       642,706,972  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (1,446,300     (539,542

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (358     1,483  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     3,132,009       (24,463,132

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (35,781     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (58,799     (52,894

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     239,933       1,509,485  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     1,743,378       164,613,075  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     160,958,045       192,713,160  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (132,957,261     (360,702,384
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     28,000,784       (167,989,224
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     29,744,162       (3,376,149

Cash, beginning of period

     3,688,091       7,647,292  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 33,432,253     $ 4,271,143  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 1,986,291      $ 1,886,831  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     601,509        1,123,375  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $4,092,929 and $3,999,667, respectively)

     4,093,202        3,999,751  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     70,049        —    

Interest receivable

     629        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     6,751,680        7,009,957  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable on open futures contracts

     —          104,104  

Payable to Sponsor

     4,831        3,110  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     4,831        107,214  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     6,746,849        6,902,743  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 6,751,680      $ 7,009,957  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     174,832        174,832  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 38.59      $ 39.48  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 38.62      $ 39.65  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(61% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 1,000,000      $ 999,957  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.737% due 07/05/18

     200,000        199,972  

1.799% due 07/19/18

     300,000        299,752  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     100,000        99,847  

1.871% due 08/09/18

     2,000,000        1,996,168  

1.907% due 08/30/18

     100,000        99,695  

1.888% due 09/13/18

     200,000        199,238  

1.934% due 10/11/18

     100,000        99,458  

2.049% due 12/06/18

     100,000        99,115  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $4,092,929)

      $ 4,093,202  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Sold

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

Natural Gas - NYMEX, expires September 2018

     465      $ 13,489,650      $ 6,272  

 

^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 15,929     $ 9,532     $ 31,067     $ 14,473  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     12,902       17,846       29,447       33,091  

Brokerage commissions

     5,591       6,845       13,771       12,357  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     18,493       24,691       43,218       45,448  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (2,564     (15,159     (12,151     (30,975
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     (759,484     49,239       (12,513     1,907,620  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —         —         —         (259
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (759,484     49,239       (12,513     1,907,361  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     171,317       881,105       1,103,321       215,351  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     273       (181     189       (306
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     171,590       880,924       1,103,510       215,045  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (587,894     930,163       1,090,997       2,122,406  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (590,458   $ 915,004     $ 1,078,846     $ 2,091,431  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 6,902,743  

Addition of 350,000 shares

     13,141,010  

Redemption of 350,000 shares

     (14,375,750
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of 0 shares

     (1,234,740
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (12,151

Net realized gain (loss)

     (12,513

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     1,103,510  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     1,078,846  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 6,746,849  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT BLOOMBERG NATURAL GAS

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,078,846     $ 2,091,431  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (378,766,326     (13,982,114

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     378,700,000       13,899,138  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (26,936     (14,473

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     —         259  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (189     306  

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     (70,049     82,644  

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (629     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     1,721       2,075  

Increase (Decrease) in brokerage commissions and fees payable

     —         (144

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     (104,104     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     812,334       2,079,122  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     13,141,010       4,625,005  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (14,375,750     (3,299,263
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (1,234,740     1,325,742  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     (422,406     3,404,864  

Cash, beginning of period

     3,010,206       1,037,286  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 2,587,800     $ 4,442,150  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT EURO

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31,
2017
 

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 29,753,972      $ 1,255,895  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for foreign currency forward contracts

     3,038,000        3,038,000  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $141,643,132 and $204,788,208, respectively)

     141,652,985        204,770,166  

Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     3,399,950        449,302  

Interest receivable

     37,642        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     177,882,549        209,513,363  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable to Sponsor

     148,288        171,595  

Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     —          6,793,571  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     148,288        6,965,166  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     177,734,261        202,548,197  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 177,882,549      $ 209,513,363  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     7,800,000        9,550,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 22.79      $ 21.21  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 22.79      $ 21.20  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(80% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 14,000,000      $ 13,999,397  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.741% due 07/05/18

     16,000,000        15,997,747  

1.785% due 07/19/18

     18,000,000        17,985,125  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     11,000,000        10,983,187  

1.871% due 08/09/18

     30,000,000        29,942,526  

1.884% due 08/16/18†

     8,000,000        7,981,800  

1.907% due 08/30/18

     8,000,000        7,975,614  

1.888% due 09/13/18†

     13,000,000        12,950,441  

1.895% due 09/27/18

     5,000,000        4,977,223  

1.934% due 10/11/18†

     7,000,000        6,962,097  

2.036% due 11/23/18

     5,000,000        4,959,800  

2.049% due 12/06/18†

     7,000,000        6,938,028  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $141,643,132)

      $ 141,652,985  
     

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts^

 

     Settlement Date      Contract Amount
in Local Currency
    Contract Amount in
U.S. Dollars
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/
Value
 

Contracts to Purchase

         

Euro with Goldman Sachs International

     07/13/18        13,852,100     $ 16,184,300     $ 2,863  

Euro with UBS AG

     07/13/18        33,390,600       38,919,886       99,403  
         

 

 

 
          $ 102,266  
         

 

 

 

Contracts to Sell

         

Euro with Goldman Sachs International

     07/13/18        (161,505,525   $ (190,507,072   $ 1,776,391  

Euro with UBS AG

     07/13/18        (190,156,800     (223,733,024     1,521,293  
         

 

 

 
          $ 3,297,684  
         

 

 

 
         
Total Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 
  $ 3,399,950  
         

 

 

 

 

All or partial amount pledged as collateral for foreign currency forward contracts.
^ The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for

their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.

^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018      2017      2018      2017  

Investment Income

           

Interest

   $ 783,229      $ 508,339      $ 1,401,213      $ 893,083  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses

           

Management fee

     460,782        633,812        910,637        1,377,577  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     460,782        633,812        910,637        1,377,577  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     322,447        (125,473      490,576        (484,494
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

           

Net realized gain (loss) on

           

Foreign currency forward contracts

     22,934,693        (36,508,674      4,011,451        (20,829,055

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (47      (837      (228      (2,462
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     22,934,646        (36,509,511      4,011,223        (20,831,517
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

           

Foreign currency forward contracts

     (342,410      1,694,586        9,744,219        (22,366,371

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     7,576        9,774        27,895        3,217  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (334,834      1,704,360        9,772,114        (22,363,154
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     22,599,812        (34,805,151      13,783,337        (43,194,671
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 22,922,259      $ (34,930,624    $ 14,273,913      $ (43,679,165
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 202,548,197  

Addition of 1,000,000 shares

     20,753,604  

Redemption of 2,750,000 shares

     (59,841,453
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (1,750,000) shares

     (39,087,849
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     490,576  

Net realized gain (loss)

     4,011,223  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     9,772,114  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     14,273,913  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 177,734,261  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 14,273,913     $ (43,679,165

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (2,811,305,567     (907,040,479

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     2,875,785,199       1,002,483,715  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (1,334,784     (893,083

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     228       2,462  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (9,772,114     22,363,154  

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (37,642     –    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (23,307     (95,869
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     67,585,926       73,140,735  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     20,753,604       11,821,984  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (59,841,453     (87,294,035
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (39,087,849     (75,472,051
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     28,498,077       (2,331,316

Cash, beginning of period

     4,293,895       2,916,502  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 32,791,972     $ 585,186  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018
(unaudited)
     December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 838,428      $ 1,026,645  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     6,957        8,800  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for forward agreements

     194,000        —    

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3)
(cost $22,952,432 and $31,979,626, respectively)

     22,954,734        31,977,900  

Unrealized appreciation on forward agreements

     2,276,610        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     26,270,729        33,013,345  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable on open futures contracts

     700        2,420  

Payable to Sponsor

     22,028        25,256  

Unrealized depreciation on forward agreements

     —          1,488,259  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     22,728        1,515,935  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     26,248,001        31,497,410  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 26,270,729      $ 33,013,345  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     346,978        446,978  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 75.65      $ 70.47  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 75.39      $ 69.11  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(87% of shareholders’ equity)

     

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.737% due 07/05/18

   $ 1,000,000      $ 999,859  

1.792% due 07/19/18

     2,000,000        1,998,347  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     1,000,000        998,471  

1.871% due 08/09/18†

     10,000,000        9,980,842  

1.884% due 08/16/18

     7,000,000        6,984,075  

1.907% due 08/30/18†

     1,000,000        996,952  

1.886% due 09/13/18†

     1,000,000        996,188  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations
(cost $22,952,432)

      $ 22,954,734  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Sold

 

     Number of
Contracts
     Notional Amount
at Value
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

Gold Futures - COMEX, expires August 2018

     2      $ 250,900      $ 15,080  

Forward Agreements^

 

     Rate Paid
(Received)*
    Settlement
Date
     Commitment to
(Deliver)/Receive
    Notional Amount
at Value**
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)/Value
 

Forward agreements with Citibank, N.A. based on 0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

     (2.05 )%      07/06/18      $ (14,300   $ (17,892,875   $ 802,900  

Forward agreements with Goldman Sachs International based on 0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

     (1.82     07/06/18        (12,498     (15,637,748     615,251  

Forward agreements with Societe Generale S.A. based on 0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

     (1.77     07/06/18        (4,800     (6,005,856     246,078  

Forward agreements with UBS AG based on 0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

     (1.73     07/06/18        (10,150     (12,699,579     612,381  
           

 

 

 
           
Total Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 
  $ 2,276,610  
           

 

 

 

 

All or partial amount pledged as collateral for forward agreements.

^

The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.

^^

Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

*

Reflects the floating financing rate, as of June 30, 2018, on the notional amount of the forward agreement paid to the counterparty or received from the counterparty, excluding any commissions. Forward Agreements payment is due at termination/maturity.

**

For forward agreements, a positive amount represents “long” exposure to the underlying commodity. A negative amount represents “short” exposure to the underlying commodity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018      2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

         

Interest

   $ 114,979      $ 64,930     $ 205,123     $ 116,347  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

         

Management fee

     67,143        83,084       134,889       181,359  

Brokerage commissions

     8        10       28       29  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     67,151        83,094       134,917       181,388  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     47,828        (18,164     70,206       (65,041
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

         

Net realized gain (loss) on

         

Futures contracts

     1,160        (3,321     (6,140     5,759  

Forward agreements

     1,571,760        (3,420,316     (1,690,815     (8,300,556

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     24        (71     152       (1,072
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     1,572,944        (3,423,708     (1,696,803     (8,295,869
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

         

Futures contracts

     14,640        5,740       20,540       (22,000

Forward agreements

     1,864,830        3,805,355       3,764,869       (377,587

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     1,859        (938     4,028       (735
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     1,881,329        3,810,157       3,789,437       (400,322
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     3,454,273        386,449       2,092,634       (8,696,191
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 3,502,101      $ 368,285     $ 2,162,840     $ (8,761,232
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 31,497,410  

Addition of 250,000 shares

     16,527,151  

Redemption of 350,000 shares

     (23,939,400
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (100,000) shares

     (7,412,249
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     70,206  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,696,803

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     3,789,437  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     2,162,840  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 26,248,001  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,162,840     $ (8,761,232

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (879,165,918     (98,854,629

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     888,398,356       124,561,735  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (205,092     (116,331

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (152     1,072  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (3,768,897     378,322  

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     —         580  

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (3,228     (28,295

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     (1,720     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     7,416,189       17,181,222  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     16,527,151       18,960,067  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (23,939,400     (35,933,119
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (7,412,249     (16,973,052
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     3,940       208,170  

Cash, beginning of period

     1,035,445       134,040  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 1,039,385     $ 342,210  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 1,038,924      $ 614,804  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     8,078        10,340  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for forward agreements

     738,500        738,500  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $19,971,100 and $18,352,808, respectively)

     19,972,425        18,349,861  

Unrealized appreciation on forward agreements

     1,452,785        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     23,210,712        19,713,505  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     —          3,171,777  

Payable on open futures contracts

     1,570        2,220  

Payable to Sponsor

     16,362        17,086  

Unrealized depreciation on forward agreements

     —          1,716,163  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     17,932        4,907,246  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     23,192,780        14,806,259  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 23,210,712      $ 19,713,505  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     666,976        466,976  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 34.77      $ 31.71  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 34.40      $ 31.40  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(86% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18 $

     6,000,000      $ 5,999,742  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.743% due 07/05/18

     1,000,000        999,859  

1.771% due 07/19/18

     1,000,000        999,174  

1.831% due 08/02/18

     1,000,000        998,471  

1.871% due 08/09/18†

     7,000,000        6,986,589  

1.884% due 08/16/18†

     2,000,000        1,995,450  

1.907% due 08/30/18†

     1,000,000        996,952  

1.890% due 09/13/18†

     1,000,000        996,188  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $19,971,100)

      $ 19,972,425  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Sold

 

                   Unrealized  
     Number of      Notional Amount      Appreciation  
     Contracts      at Value      (Depreciation)/Value  

Silver Futures - COMEX, expires September 2018

     2      $ 161,980      $ 7,970  

Forward Agreements^

 

                              Unrealized  
     Rate Paid            Commitment to     Notional Amount     Appreciation  
     (Received)*     Settlement Date      (Deliver)/Receive     at Value**     (Depreciation)/Value  

Forward agreements with Citibank, N.A. based on 0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

     (2.15 )%      07/06/18      $ (1,093,000   $ (17,532,485   $ 582,164  

Forward agreements with Goldman Sachs International based on 0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

     (2.00     07/06/18        (851,500     (13,658,656     402,097  

Forward agreements with Societe Generale based on 0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

     (1.93     07/06/18        (156,000     (2,502,334     83,545  

Forward agreements with UBS AG based on 0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

     (1.95     07/06/18        (781,000     (12,527,787     384,979  
           

 

 

 
           
Total Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 
  $ 1,452,785  
           

 

 

 

 

All or partial amount pledged as collateral for forward agreements.
^ The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for their transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.
^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.
* Reflects the floating financing rate, as of June 30, 2018, on the notional amount of the forward agreement paid to the counterparty or received from the counterparty, excluding any commissions. Forward Agreements payment is due at termination/maturity.
** For forward agreements, a positive amount represents “long” exposure to the underlying commodity. A negative amount represents “short” exposure to the underlying commodity.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 84,825     $ 36,403     $ 143,417     $ 58,906  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     51,734       50,752       97,129       96,805  

Brokerage commissions

     16       19       26       29  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     51,750       50,771       97,155       96,834  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     33,075       (14,368     46,262       (37,928
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     (2,018     12,900       1,982       20,550  

Forward agreements

     336,503       618,212       (1,264,338     (2,246,699

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —         (20     (2,032     (144
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     334,485       631,092       (1,264,388     (2,226,293
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     4,050       4,790       9,620       (24,930

Forward agreements

     471,242       3,017,592       3,168,948       1,164,503  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     1,498       376       4,272       (62
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     476,790       3,022,758       3,182,840       1,139,511  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     811,275       3,653,850       1,918,452       (1,086,782
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 844,350     $ 3,639,482     $ 1,964,714     $ (1,124,710
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 14,806,259  

Addition of 650,000 shares

     21,143,589  

Redemption of 450,000 shares

     (14,721,782
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of 200,000 shares

     6,421,807  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     46,262  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,264,388

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     3,182,840  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     1,964,714  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 23,192,780  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT SILVER

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,964,714     $ (1,124,710

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (457,648,458     (62,933,625

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     456,171,519       69,554,048  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (143,385     (58,886

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     2,032       144  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (3,173,220     (1,164,441

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     —         2,020  

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (724     (2,606

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     (650     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (2,828,172     4,271,944  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     21,143,589       16,158,593  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (17,893,559     (14,875,990
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     3,250,030       1,282,603  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     421,858       5,554,547  

Cash, beginning of period

     1,363,644       100,351  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 1,785,502     $ 5,654,898  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT YEN

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 2,994,386      $ 1,582,684  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $80,832,200 and $131,844,652, respectively)

     80,837,136        131,834,352  

Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     751,278        1,568,997  

Interest receivable

     284        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     84,583,084        134,986,033  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     —          3,759,983  

Payable to Sponsor

     67,579        106,863  

Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     57,960        41,734  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     125,539        3,908,580  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     84,457,545        131,077,453  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 84,583,084      $ 134,986,033  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     1,149,290        1,749,290  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 73.49      $ 74.93  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 73.44      $ 74.98  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT YEN

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(96% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 22,000,000      $ 21,999,053  

U.S. Treasury Bills^^:

     

1.741% due 07/05/18

     6,000,000        5,999,155  

1.783% due 07/19/18

     7,000,000        6,994,215  

1.871% due 08/09/18

     10,000,000        9,980,842  

1.884% due 08/16/18†

     20,000,000        19,954,500  

1.888% due 09/13/18†

     5,000,000        4,980,939  

1.895% due 09/27/18†

     2,000,000        1,990,889  

1.934% due 10/11/18†

     3,000,000        2,983,756  

1.946% due 10/25/18†

     2,000,000        1,987,573  

2.036% due 11/23/18

     2,000,000        1,983,920  

2.049% due 12/06/18†

     2,000,000        1,982,294  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $80,832,200)

      $ 80,837,136  
     

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts^

 

                        Unrealized  
                        Appreciation  
            Contract Amount     Contract Amount     (Depreciation)/  
     Settlement Date      in Local Currency     in U.S. Dollars     Value  

Contracts to Purchase

         

Yen with Goldman Sachs International

     07/13/18        194,370,200     $ 1,764,388     $ (7,876

Yen with UBS AG

     07/13/18        1,202,284,300       10,915,053       (50,084
         

 

 

 
         
Total Unrealized
Depreciation
 
 
  $ (57,960
         

 

 

 

Contracts to Sell

         

Yen with Goldman Sachs International

     07/13/18        (9,819,252,600   $ (89,092,026   $ 356,039  

Yen with UBS AG

     07/13/18        (10,284,615,200     (93,336,679     395,239  
         

 

 

 
         
Total Unrealized
Appreciation
 
 
  $ 751,278  
         

 

 

 

 

All or partial amount pledged as collateral for foreign currency forward contracts.
^ The positions and counterparties herein are as of June 30, 2018. The Funds continually evaluate different counterparties for their

transactions and counterparties are subject to change. New counterparties can be added at any time.

^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT YEN

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 358,903     $ 360,252     $ 671,423     $ 683,531  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     207,241       457,413       438,360       1,092,436  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     207,241       457,413       438,360       1,092,436  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     151,662       (97,161     233,063       (408,905
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Foreign currency forward contracts

     8,333,424       (16,189,926     (2,918,979     (16,461,160

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —         (1,402     3       (2,822
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     8,333,424       (16,191,328     (2,918,976     (16,463,982
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Foreign currency forward contracts

     (417,848     19,220,415       (833,945     (7,414,549

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     2,983       10,384       15,236       3,499  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (414,865     19,230,799       (818,709     (7,411,050
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     7,918,559       3,039,471       (3,737,685     (23,875,032
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 8,070,221     $ 2,942,310     $ (3,504,622   $ (24,283,937
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT YEN

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 131,077,453  

Addition of 100,000 shares

     7,078,646  

Redemption of 700,000 shares

     (50,193,932
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (600,000) shares

     (43,115,286
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     233,063  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (2,918,976

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (818,709
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (3,504,622
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 84,457,545  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES ULTRASHORT YEN

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (3,504,622   $ (24,283,937

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (1,614,516,187     (725,268,046

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     1,666,199,781       822,147,545  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (671,139     (683,531

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (3     2,822  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     818,709       7,411,050  

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (284     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (39,284     (98,643
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     48,286,971       79,227,260  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     7,078,646       58,094,887  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (53,953,915     (140,276,545
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (46,875,269     (82,181,658
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     1,411,702       (2,954,398

Cash, beginning of period

     1,582,684       3,166,988  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 2,994,386     $ 212,590  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX MID-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 15,457,184      $ 1,639,958  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     4,435,310        4,626,400  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $- and $20,993,328, respectively)

     —          20,993,515  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     31,766        170,015  

Interest receivable

     17,457        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     19,941,717        27,429,888  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     —          1,058,309  

Payable on open futures contracts

     63,112        —    

Payable to Sponsor

     13,913        23,631  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     77,025        1,081,940  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     19,864,692        26,347,948  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 19,941,717      $ 27,429,888  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     862,403        1,237,403  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 23.03      $ 21.29  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 23.02      $ 21.15  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX MID-TERM FUTURES ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

Futures Contracts Purchased

 

                   Unrealized  
     Number of      Notional Amount      Appreciation  
     Contracts      at Value      (Depreciation)/Value  

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires October 2018

     224      $ 3,824,800      $ (428,970

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires November 2018

     387        6,608,025        (230,990

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires December 2018

     387        6,588,675        245,645  

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires January 2019

     163        2,856,575        36,075  
        

 

 

 
         $ (378,240
        

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX MID-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 48,342     $ 48,327     $ 110,046     $ 92,587  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     42,445       70,059       97,404       155,244  

Brokerage commissions

     3,126       1,409       14,358       5,051  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     45,571       71,468       111,762       160,295  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     2,771       (23,141     (1,716     (67,708
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     247,018       (7,047,733     3,967,454       (15,215,051

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —         73       —         (527
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     247,018       (7,047,660     3,967,454       (15,215,578
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     (3,080,525     2,246,125       1,837,040       (1,018,010

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     911       632       (187     825  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (3,079,614     2,246,757       1,836,853       (1,017,185
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (2,832,596     (4,800,903     5,804,307       (16,232,763
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (2,829,825   $ (4,824,044   $ 5,802,591     $ (16,300,471
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX MID-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 26,347,948  

Addition of 650,000 shares

     14,069,811  

Redemption of 1,025,000 shares

     (26,355,658
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (375,000) shares

     (12,285,847
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (1,716

Net realized gain (loss)

     3,967,454  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     1,836,853  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     5,802,591  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 19,864,692  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX MID-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 5,802,591     $ (16,300,471

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (716,928,015     (111,882,112

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     738,000,000       132,492,968  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (78,657     (92,587

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     —         527  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     187       (825

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     138,249       135,434  

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (17,457     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (9,718     (13,381

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     63,112       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     26,970,292       4,339,553  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     14,069,811       5,865,630  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (27,413,967     (6,918,150
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (13,344,156     (1,052,520
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     13,626,136       3,287,033  

Cash, beginning of period

     6,266,358       2,207,730  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 19,892,494     $ 5,494,763  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 38,042,677      $ 1,850,632  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     55,640,151        1,864,500  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $21,999,053 and $134,855,770, respectively)

     21,999,053        134,845,604  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     2,417,366        2,667,474  

Interest receivable

     34,133        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     118,133,380        141,228,210  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     —          3,431,713  

Payable on open futures contracts

     3,991,234        —    

Payable to Sponsor

     44,216        54,937  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     4,035,450        3,486,650  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     114,097,930        137,741,560  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 118,133,380      $ 141,228,210  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     3,751,317        5,901,317  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 30.42      $ 23.34  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Market value per share (Note 2)

   $ 30.52      $ 23.15  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

     Principal Amount      Value  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     

(19% of shareholders’ equity)

     

Federal Home Loan Discount Notes^^:

     

1.551% due 07/02/18

   $ 22,000,000      $ 21,999,053  
     

 

 

 

Total short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (cost $21,999,053)

      $  21,999,053  
     

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Purchased

 

                   Unrealized  
     Number of      Notional Amount      Appreciation  
     Contracts      at Value      (Depreciation)/Value  

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires July 2018

     4,084      $ 65,446,100      $ 7,838,941  

VIX Futures - CBOE, expires August 2018

     2,971        48,650,125        1,587,519  
        

 

 

 
         $ 9,426,460  
        

 

 

 

 

^^ Rates shown represent discount rate at the time of purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 235,501     $ 248,418     $ 512,029     $ 407,223  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     222,320       313,196       474,707       622,968  

Brokerage commissions

     30,172       45,990       101,471       79,244  

Brokerage fees

     —         —         268       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     252,492       359,186       576,446       702,212  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (16,991     (110,768     (64,417     (294,989
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     (23,529,528     (33,527,643     53,747,452       (98,755,500

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     —         134       (1,993     (1,362
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (23,529,528     (33,527,509     53,745,459       (98,756,862
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     177,711       6,215,600       14,188,337       (641,208

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     911       5,578       10,166       3,290  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     178,622       6,221,178       14,198,503       (637,918
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (23,350,906     (27,306,331     67,943,962       (99,394,780
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (23,367,897   $ (27,417,099   $ 67,879,545     $ (99,689,769
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 137,741,560  

Addition of 3,675,000 shares

     117,124,341  

Redemption of 5,825,000 shares

     (208,647,516
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of (2,150,000) shares

     (91,523,175
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (64,417

Net realized gain (loss)

     53,745,459  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     14,198,503  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     67,879,545  
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 114,097,930  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES VIX SHORT-TERM FUTURES ETF

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 67,879,545     $ (99,689,769

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (3,094,662,941     (372,565,894

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     3,207,914,328       382,028,962  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (396,663     (407,223

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     1,993       1,362  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (10,166     (3,290

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     250,108       (240,185

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (34,133     —    

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (10,721     (27,662

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     3,991,234       611,490  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     184,922,584       (90,292,209
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     117,124,341       155,472,291  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (212,079,229     (67,889,574
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (94,954,888     87,582,717  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     89,967,696       (2,709,492

Cash, beginning of period

     3,715,132       21,772,280  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 93,682,828     $ 19,062,788  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES TRUST II

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

     June 30, 2018         
     (unaudited)      December 31, 2017  

Assets

     

Cash

   $ 372,094,820      $ 55,713,112  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts

     537,817,188        420,018,133  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for swap agreements

     49,718,250        —    

Segregated cash balances with brokers for forward agreements

     9,380,500        4,081,500  

Segregated cash balances with brokers for foreign currency forward contracts

     4,210,000        3,960,000  

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations (Note 3) (cost $1,300,321,650 and $2,445,970,899, respectively)

     1,300,390,736        2,445,779,873  

Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements

     83,731,789        62,238,361  

Unrealized appreciation on forward agreements

     3,729,395        25,381,689  

Unrealized appreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     4,151,539        2,339,908  

Receivable from capital shares sold

     7,158,006        843,370  

Receivable on open futures contracts

     123,173,105        45,230,982  

Offering costs (Note 5)

     —          105,643  

Limitation by Sponsor

     —          59,651  

Interest receivable

     344,890        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     2,495,900,218        3,065,752,222  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Liabilities

     

Payable for capital shares redeemed

     41,312,836        73,270,557  

Payable on open futures contracts

     17,123,428        1,954,640  

Payable to Sponsor

     1,920,177        2,509,663  

Unrealized depreciation on swap agreements

     34,806,639        30,607,142  

Unrealized depreciation on forward agreements

     21,301,607        3,204,422  

Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency forward contracts

     254,584        6,927,586  

Payable to Broker

     19,297        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     116,738,568        118,474,010  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 2)

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Shareholders’ equity

     2,379,161,650        2,947,278,212  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 2,495,900,218      $ 3,065,752,222  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     123,529,787        109,040,175  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES TRUST II

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017*  

Investment Income

        

Interest

   $ 7,534,434     $ 5,591,540     $ 14,858,313     $ 9,188,100  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Management fee

     5,975,995       7,549,242       12,657,056       14,820,126  

Brokerage commissions

     1,168,489       1,969,627       3,565,232       3,371,027  

Brokerage fees

     120,133       —         147,190       —    

Offering costs

     —         73,998       105,643       79,690  

Limitation by Sponsor

     —         (26,550     (27,133     (30,418
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     7,264,617       9,566,317       16,447,988       18,240,425  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     269,817       (3,974,777     (1,589,675     (9,052,325
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment activity

        

Net realized gain (loss) on

        

Futures contracts

     (78,767,295     (33,094,001     (1,480,044,810     (385,348,278

Swap agreements

     (33,772,186     (92,063,183     43,335,610       (93,464,332

Forward agreements

     (9,427,913     (5,279,159     7,162,379       26,641,969  

Foreign currency forward contracts

     29,858,381       (50,239,329     805,799       (35,541,123

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     3,515       (10,660     (271,404     (48,632
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (92,105,498     (180,686,332     (1,429,012,426     (487,760,396
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on

        

Futures contracts

     24,097,957       21,378,764       54,193,458       (3,660,008

Swap agreements

     39,843,849       4,047,462       17,293,931       (89,654,434

Forward agreements

     (7,487,970     (44,697,738     (39,749,479     (17,109,229

Foreign currency forward contracts

     (691,879     20,314,099       8,484,633       (28,897,790

Short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     17,578       118,844       260,112       65,920  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     55,779,535       1,161,431       40,482,655       (139,255,541
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (36,325,963     (179,524,901     (1,388,529,771     (627,015,937
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (36,056,146   $ (183,499,678   $ (1,390,119,446   $ (636,068,262
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The operations include the activity of ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF and ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF since January 13, 2017 (inception date).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES TRUST II

COMBINED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

(unaudited)

 

Shareholders’ equity, at December 31, 2017

   $ 2,947,278,212  

Addition of 179,462,500 shares

     4,171,496,467  

Redemption of 164,972,888 shares

     (3,349,493,583
  

 

 

 

Net addition (redemption) of 14,489,612 shares

     822,002,884  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (1,589,675

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,429,012,426

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     40,482,655  
  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (1,390,119,446
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity, at June 30, 2018

   $ 2,379,161,650  
  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES TRUST II

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2018     2017*  

Cash flow from operating activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,390,119,446   $ (636,068,262

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Purchases of short-term U.S. government and agency obligations

     (48,849,204,384     (10,660,500,706

Proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     50,007,465,069       10,508,946,861  

Net amortization and accretion on short-term U.S government and agency obligations

     (12,882,840     (9,188,022

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     271,404       48,632  

Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     13,710,803       135,595,533  

Decrease (Increase) in receivable on futures contracts

     (77,942,123     (22,251,274

Decrease (Increase) in Limitation by Sponsor

     59,651       (30,418

Decrease (Increase) in interest receivable

     (344,890     —    

Amortization of offering cost

     105,643       79,690  

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Sponsor

     (589,486     (291,239

Increase (Decrease) in brokerage commissions and fees payable

     —         (2,909

Increase (Decrease) in payable on futures contracts

     15,168,788       1,162,863  

Increase (Decrease) in payable to Broker

     19,297       —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (294,282,514     (682,499,251
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow from financing activities

    

Proceeds from addition of shares

     4,165,181,831       4,648,321,002  

Payment on shares redeemed

     (3,381,451,304     (3,930,984,642
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     783,730,527       717,336,360  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     489,448,013       34,837,109  

Cash, beginning of period

     483,772,745       219,695,457  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 973,220,758     $ 254,532,566  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

The operations include the activity of ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF and ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF since January 13, 2017 (inception date).

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PROSHARES TRUST II

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2018

(unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

ProShares Trust II (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust formed on October 9, 2007 and is currently organized into separate series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). As of June 30, 2018, the following twenty series of the Trust have commenced investment operations: (i) ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF (each, a “Matching VIX Fund” and collectively, the “Matching VIX Funds”); (ii) ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (each, a “Geared VIX Fund” and collectively, the “Geared VIX Funds”); (iii) ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares UltraShort Gold, ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares Ultra Euro and ProShares Ultra Yen (each, a “Leveraged Fund” and collectively, the “Leveraged Funds”); and (iv) ProShares Short Euro (the “Short Euro Fund”). Each of the Funds listed above issues common units of beneficial interest (“Shares”), which represent units of fractional undivided beneficial interest in and ownership of only that Fund. The Shares of each Fund are listed on the New York Stock Exchange Archipelago (“NYSE Arca”). The Leveraged Funds, the Short Euro Fund and the Geared VIX Funds, are collectively referred to as the “Geared Funds” in these Notes to Financial Statements. The Geared VIX Funds and the Matching VIX Funds are collectively referred to as the “VIX Funds” in these Notes to Financial Statements.

The Trust had no operations prior to November 24, 2008, other than matters relating to its organization, the registration of each series under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the sale and issuance to ProShare Capital Management LLC (the “Sponsor”) of fourteen Shares at an aggregate purchase price of $350 in each of the following Funds: ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Gold, ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares Ultra Euro and ProShares Ultra Yen.

Groups of Funds are collectively referred to in several different ways. References to “Short Funds,” “UltraShort Funds,” “UltraPro Short Funds,” “Ultra Funds,” or “UltraPro Funds” refer to the different Funds based upon their investment objectives, but without distinguishing among the Funds’ benchmarks.

References to “Commodity Index Funds,” “Commodity Funds” and “Currency Funds” refer to the different Funds according to their general benchmark categories without distinguishing among the Funds’ investment objectives or Fund-specific benchmarks. References to “VIX Funds” refer to the different Funds based upon their investment objective and their general benchmark categories.

Effective as of close of business on February 27, 2018, the investment objective of ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF changed.

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF changed its investment objective to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) of the performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index for a single day. Prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, the Fund’s investment objective was to seek results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the performance of the Index for a single day.

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF changed its investment objective to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one-half the inverse (-0.5x) of the performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index for a single day. Prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, the Fund’s investment objective was to seek results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (-1x) of the Index for a single day.

Each “Short” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to either one-half inverse (-0.5x) or inverse (-1x) 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

 

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“UltraPro Short” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times the inverse (-3x) 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 “UltraPro” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times (3x) the daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each Matching VIX Fund seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that match the performance of its corresponding benchmark. Daily performance is measured from the calculation of one NAV to the next.

The Geared Funds do not seek to achieve their stated investment objective over a period of time greater than a single day because mathematical compounding prevents the Geared Funds from achieving such results. Accordingly, results over periods of time greater than a single day should not be expected to be a simple multiple (e.g., -0.5x, -1x, -2x, 1.5x, 2x, -3x or 3x) of the period return of the corresponding benchmark and will likely differ significantly.

As described in the prospectus for each Fund, each of the Funds intends to invest in financial instruments “Financial Instruments” (Financial Instruments are instruments whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, rate or benchmark, 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 the VIX Index, natural gas, crude oil, precious metals, or currencies, as applicable. Financial Instruments also are used to produce economically “inverse,” “inverse leveraged” or “leveraged” investment results for the Geared Funds.

Share Splits and Reverse Share Splits

The table below includes Share splits and reverse Share splits for the Funds during the year ended December 31, 2017 and during

six months ended June 30, 2018. The ticker symbols for these Funds did not change, and each Fund continues to trade on the NYSE Arca.

 

Fund   

Execution Date    

(Prior to Opening    

of Trading)

   Type of Split   

Date Trading

Resumed at Post-

Split Price

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil    January 11, 2017    2-for-1 Share split    January 12, 2017
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil    January 11, 2017    1-for-2 reverse Share split    January 12, 2017
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    January 11, 2017    1-for-5 reverse Share split    January 12, 2017
ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    July 12, 2017    2-for-1 Share split    July 17, 2017
ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    July 14, 2017    1-for-4 reverse Share split    July 17, 2017
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    July 14, 2017    1-for-4 reverse Share split    July 17, 2017
ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas    March 19, 2018    1-for-5 reverse Share split    March 20, 2018
ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF    March 19, 2018    1-for-4 reverse Share split    March 20, 2018

The reverse splits were applied retroactively for all periods presented, reducing the number of Shares outstanding for each of the Funds, and resulted in a proportionate increase in the price per Share and per Share information of each such Fund. Therefore, the reverse splits did not change the aggregate net asset value of a shareholder’s investment at the time of the reverse split.

The splits were applied retroactively for all periods presented, increasing the number of Shares outstanding for each of the Funds, and resulted in a proportionate decrease in the price per Share and per Share information of each such Fund. Therefore, the splits did not change the aggregate net asset value of a shareholder’s investment at the time of the split.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Each Fund is an investment company, as defined by Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 “Financial Services — Investment Companies.” As such, the Funds follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by each Fund, as applicable, in preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

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The accompanying unaudited financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, all material adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement of the interim period financial statements have been made. Interim period results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full-year period. These financial statements and the notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Trust’s and the Funds’ financial statements included in the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2017, as filed with the SEC on March 26, 2018.

Use of Estimates & Indemnifications

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements cannot be known; however, the Trust expects any risk of loss to be remote.

Basis of Presentation

Pursuant to rules and regulations of the SEC, audited financial statements are presented for the Trust as a whole, as the SEC registrant, and for each Fund individually. The debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Fund shall be enforceable only against the assets of such Fund and not against the assets of the Trust generally or any other Fund. Accordingly, the assets of one Fund of the Trust include only those funds and other assets that are paid to, held by or distributed to the Trust for the purchase of Shares in that Fund.

Statement of Cash Flows

The cash amount shown in the Statements of Cash Flows is the amount reported as cash in the Statement of Financial Condition dated June 30, 2018, and represents cash, segregated cash balances with brokers for futures contracts, segregated cash with brokers for swap agreements, segregated cash with brokers for forward agreements, and segregated cash with brokers for foreign currency forward agreements but does not include short-term investments.

Final Net Asset Value for Fiscal Period

The cut-off times and the times of the calculation of the Funds’ final net asset value for creation and redemption of fund Shares for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were as follows. All times are Eastern Standard Time:

 

    

Create/Redeem

Cut-off*

  

NAV Calculation
Time

  

NAV
Calculation Date

UltraShort Silver, Ultra Silver    6:30 a.m.    7:00 a.m.    June 29, 2018
UltraShort Gold, Ultra Gold    9:30 a.m.    10:00 a.m.    June 29, 2018

UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil,

Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

   2:00 p.m.    2:30 p.m.    June 29, 2018
UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF,         
UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF         

UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas,

Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

   2:00 p.m.    2:30 p.m.    June 29, 2018
UltraShort Australian Dollar    3:00 p.m.    4:00 p.m.    June 29, 2018
Short Euro    3:00 p.m.    4:00 p.m.    June 29, 2018

UltraShort Euro,

Ultra Euro

        

UltraShort Yen,

Ultra Yen

   3:00 p.m.    4:00 p.m.    June 29, 2018

VIX Short-Term Futures ETF,

Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF,

Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

   2:00 p.m.    4:15 p.m.    June 29, 2018
VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF    2:00 p.m.    4:15 p.m.    June 29, 2018

 

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*

Although the Funds’ shares may continue to trade on secondary markets subsequent to the calculation of the final NAV, these times represent the final opportunity to transact in creation or redemption units for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Market value per Share is determined at the close of the NYSE Arca and may be later than when the Funds’ NAV per Share is calculated.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds value transactions based upon the final closing price in their primary markets. Accordingly, the investment valuations in these financial statements may differ from those used in the calculation of certain of the Funds’ final creation/redemption NAV for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Investment Valuation

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. In each of these situations, valuations are typically categorized as Level I in the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives (e.g., futures contracts, swap agreements, forward agreements and foreign currency forward contracts) are typically valued using independent sources and/or agreements with counterparties or other procedures as determined by the Sponsor. Futures contracts, except for those entered into by the Gold, Silver, Australian Dollar and Short Euro Funds, are typically valued at the last settled price on the applicable exchange on which that future trades. Futures contracts entered into by the Gold, Silver, Australian Dollar and Short Euro Funds are typically valued at the last sales price prior to the time at which the NAV per Share of a Fund is determined. For financial reporting purposes, all futures contracts are typically valued at the last settled price. Futures contracts valuations are typically categorized as Level I in the fair value hierarchy. Swap agreements, forward agreements and foreign currency forward contracts valuations are typically categorized as Level II in the fair value hierarchy. 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 generally be 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 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. Depending on the source and relevant significance of valuation inputs, these instruments may be classified as Level II or Level III in the fair value hierarchy.

Fair value pricing may require subjective determinations about the value of an investment. While the Funds’ policies are intended to result in a calculation of its respective Fund’s NAV that fairly reflects investment values as of the time of pricing, such Fund cannot ensure that fair values determined by the Sponsor or persons acting at their direction would accurately reflect the price that a 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 such 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.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The disclosure requirements establish a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between: (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds (observable inputs); and (2) the Funds’ own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available under the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The three levels defined by the disclosure requirements hierarchy are as follows:

Level I – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

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Level II – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level I that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level II assets include the following: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market-corroborated inputs).

Level III – Unobservable pricing input at the measurement date for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available.

In some instances, the inputs used to measure fair value might fall in different levels of the fair value hierarchy. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest input level that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

Fair value measurements also require additional disclosure when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased, as well as when circumstances indicate that a transaction is not orderly.

The following table summarizes the valuation of investments at June 30, 2018 using the fair value hierarchy:

 

     Level I - Quoted Prices     Level II - Other Significant Observable Inputs        
     Short-Term U.S.
Government and
Agencies
     Futures
Contracts*
    Forward
Agreements
    Foreign
Currency
Forward
Contracts
    Swap
Agreements
    Total  

Short Euro

   $ 5,687,064      $ 87,213     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 5,774,277  

Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     92,995,995        (22,528,398     —         —         —         70,467,597  

Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     365,955,628        17,289,103       —         —         82,428,870       465,673,601  

Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     17,960,426        (118,623     —         —         —         17,841,803  

Ultra Euro

     3,289,040        —         —         (172,054     —         3,116,986  

Ultra Gold

     87,847,390        (15,120     (7,152,896     —         —         80,679,374  

Ultra Silver

     212,508,884        (7,970     (14,148,711     —         —         198,352,203  

Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     42,998,148        39,797,429       —         —         264,480       83,060,057  

Ultra Yen

     998,084        —         —         (24,259     —         973,825  

UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     —          9,905,484       —         —         —         9,905,484  

UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     —          (5,442,454     —         —         —         (5,442,454

UltraShort Australian Dollar

     4,988,329        391,770       —         —         —         5,380,099  

UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     173,652,213        (7,161,949     —         —         (33,768,200     132,722,064  

UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     4,093,202        6,272       —         —         —         4,099,474  

UltraShort Euro

     141,652,985        —         —         3,399,950       —         145,052,935  

UltraShort Gold

     22,954,734        15,080       2,276,610       —         —         25,246,424  

UltraShort Silver

     19,972,425        7,970       1,452,785       —         —         21,433,180  

UltraShort Yen

     80,837,136        —         —         693,318       —         81,530,454  

VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     —          (378,240     —         —         —         (378,240

VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     21,999,053        9,426,460       —         —         —         31,425,513  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Trust

   $ 1,300,390,736      $ 41,274,027     $ (17,572,212   $ 3,896,955     $ 48,925,150     $ 1,376,914,656  

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedules of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Financial Condition in receivable/payable on open futures.

At June 30, 2018, there were no Level III portfolio investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

 

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The Funds’ policy is to recognize transfers between valuation levels at the end of the reporting period.

At June 30, 2018, there were no significant transfers in or out of Level I and Level II fair value measurements.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following table summarizes the valuation of investments at December 31, 2017 using the fair value hierarchy:

 

     Level I - Quoted Prices     Level II - Other Significant Observable Inputs        
     Short-Term U.S.
Government and
Agencies
     Futures
Contracts*
    Forward
Agreements
    Foreign
Currency
Forward
Contracts
    Swap
Agreements
    Total  

Short Euro

   $ 6,996,235      $ (166,288   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 6,829,947  

Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     494,910,644        17,041,449       —         —         —         511,952,093  

Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     459,515,902        11,945,979       —         —         62,238,361       533,700,242  

Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     50,961,356        7,225,810       —         —         —         58,187,166  

Ultra Euro

     6,996,235        —         —         264,152       —         7,260,387  

Ultra Gold

     88,884,844        5,480       3,646,355       —         —         92,536,679  

Ultra Silver

     235,581,716        1,600       21,735,334       —         —         257,318,650  

Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     287,533,132        (34,466,120     —         —         —         253,067,012  

Ultra Yen

     1,997,933        —         —         (34,824     —         1,963,109  

UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     —          1,417,998       —         —         —         1,417,998  

UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     —          (2,988,155     —         —         —         (2,988,155

UltraShort Australian Dollar

     11,983,904        (893,220     —         —         —         11,090,684  

UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     253,646,823        (3,962,648     —         —         (30,607,142     219,077,033  

UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     3,999,751        (1,097,049     —         —         —         2,902,702  

UltraShort Euro

     204,770,166        —         —         (6,344,269     —         198,425,897  

UltraShort Gold

     31,977,900        (5,460     (1,488,259     —         —         30,484,181  

UltraShort Silver

     18,349,861        (1,650     (1,716,163     —         —         16,632,048  

UltraShort Yen

     131,834,352        —         —         1,527,263       —         133,361,615  

VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     20,993,515        (2,215,280     —         —         —         18,778,235  

VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     134,845,604        (4,761,877     —         —         —         130,083,727  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Trust

   $ 2,445,779,873      $ (12,919,431   $ 22,177,267     $ (4,587,678   $ 31,631,219     $ 2,482,081,250  

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedules of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Financial Condition in receivable/payable on open futures.

At December 31, 2017, there were no Level III portfolio investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

The Funds’ policy is to recognize transfers between valuation levels at the end of the reporting period.

At December 31, 2017, there were no significant transfers in or out of Level I and Level II fair value measurements.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 

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Investment Transactions and Related Income

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. All such transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis and marked to market daily. Unrealized appreciation/depreciation on open contracts are reflected in the Statements of Financial Condition and changes in the unrealized appreciation/depreciation between periods are reflected in the Statements of Operations. Discounts on short-term securities purchased are amortized and reflected as Interest Income in the Statements of Operations.

Brokerage Commissions and Fees

Each Fund pays its respective brokerage commissions, including applicable exchange fees, National Futures Association (“NFA”) fees, give-up fees, pit brokerage 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 (“CFTC”) regulated investments. The effects of trading spreads, financing costs/fees associated with Financial Instruments, and costs relating to the purchase of U.S. Treasury securities or similar high credit quality short-term fixed-income would also be borne by the Funds. Brokerage commissions on futures contracts are recognized on a half-turn basis (e.g., the first half is recognized when the contract is purchased (opened) and the second half is recognized when the transaction is closed). The Sponsor is currently paying brokerage commissions on 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.

Federal Income Tax

Each Fund is registered as a series of a Delaware statutory trust and is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, no Fund expects to incur U.S. federal income tax liability; rather, each beneficial owner of a Fund’s Shares is required to take into account its allocable share of its Fund’s income, gain, loss, deductions and other items for its Fund’s taxable year ending with or within the beneficial owner’s taxable year.

Management of the Funds has reviewed all open tax years and major jurisdictions (i.e., the last four tax year ends and the interim tax period since then, as applicable) and concluded that there is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. On an ongoing basis, management will monitor its tax positions taken under the interpretation to determine if adjustments to conclusions are necessary based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analysis of tax law, regulation, and interpretations thereof.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash” (“ASU 2016-18”), which amends ASC 230 to provide guidance on the classification and presentation of changes in restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows. The ASU has been adopted for the current reporting period under the retrospective transition method. The adoption had no significant impact to the Statement of Cash Flows.

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENTS

Short-Term Investments

The Funds may purchase U.S. Treasury Bills, agency securities, and other high-credit quality short-term fixed income or similar securities with original maturities of one year or less. A portion of these investments may be posted as collateral in connection with swap agreements, futures, and/or forward contracts.

 

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Accounting for Derivative Instruments

In seeking to achieve each Fund’s investment objective, the Sponsor uses a mathematical approach to investing. Using this approach, the Sponsor determines the type, quantity and mix of investment positions, including derivative positions, which the Sponsor believes in combination, should produce returns consistent with a Fund’s objective.

All open derivative positions at period end are reflected on each respective Fund’s Schedule of Investments. Certain Funds utilized a varying level of derivative instruments in conjunction with investment securities in seeking to meet their investment objective during the period. While the volume of open positions may vary on a daily basis as each Fund transacts derivatives contracts in order to achieve the appropriate exposure to meet its investment objective, the volume of these open positions relative to the net assets of each respective Fund at the date of this report is generally representative of open positions throughout the reporting period.

As discussed in Note 1, the Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and the Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF changed their investment objectives and target exposures as of the close of business on February 27, 2018. From this time through the effective end of the reporting period, the volume of the derivative exposure relative to the net assets was generally representative to their current investment objectives. From the beginning of the reporting period until the close of business on February 27, 2018, the volume of the derivative exposure relative to the net assets was generally representative to their previous investment objectives.

Following is a description of the derivative instruments used by the Funds during the reporting period, including the primary underlying risk exposures related to each instrument type.

Futures Contracts

The Funds may enter into futures contracts to gain exposure to changes in the value of, or as a substitute for investing directly in (or shorting), an underlying index, currency or commodity. A futures contract obligates the seller to deliver (and the purchaser to accept) the future delivery of a specified quantity and type of asset at a specified time and place. The contractual obligations of a buyer or seller may generally be satisfied by taking or making physical delivery of the underlying commodity, if applicable, or by making an offsetting sale or purchase of an identical futures contract on the same or linked exchange before the designated date of delivery, or by cash settlement at expiration of contract.

Upon entering into a futures contract, each Fund is required to deposit and maintain as collateral at least such initial margin as required by the exchange on which the transaction is affected. The initial margin is segregated as cash and/or securities balances with brokers for futures contracts, as disclosed in the Statements of Financial Condition, and is restricted as to its use. The Funds that enter into futures contracts maintain collateral at the broker in the form of cash and/or securities. Pursuant to the futures contract, each Fund generally agrees to receive from or pay to the broker(s) an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the futures contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by each Fund as unrealized gains or losses. Each Fund will realize a gain or loss upon closing of a futures transaction.

Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, elements of market risk (specifically commodity price risk or equity market volatility risk) and exposure to loss in excess of the amount of variation margin. The face or contract amounts reflect the extent of the total exposure each Fund has in the particular classes of instruments. Additional risks associated with the use of futures contracts are imperfect correlation between movements in the price of the futures contracts and the market value of the underlying index or commodity and the possibility of an illiquid market for a futures contract. With futures contracts, there is minimal but some counterparty risk to the Funds since futures contracts are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures contracts, guarantees the futures contracts against default. Many futures exchanges and boards of trade limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in futures contract prices during a single trading day. Once the daily limit has been reached in a particular contract, no trades may be made that day at a price beyond that limit or trading may be suspended for specified times during the trading day. Futures contracts prices could move to the limit for several consecutive trading days with little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of futures positions and potentially subjecting a Fund to substantial losses. If trading is not possible, or if a Fund determines not to close a futures position in anticipation of adverse price movements, the Fund will be required to make daily cash payments of variation margin. The risk the Fund will be unable to close out a futures position will be minimized by entering into such transactions on a national exchange with an active and liquid secondary market.

 

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Swap Agreements

Certain of the Funds enter into swap agreements for purposes of pursuing their investment objectives or as a substitute for investing directly in (or shorting) an underlying index, currency or commodity, or to create an economic hedge against a position. Swap agreements are two-party contracts that have traditionally been entered into primarily with institutional investors in over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets for a specified period, ranging from a day to more than one year. However, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) provides for significant reforms of the OTC derivative markets, including a requirement to execute certain swap transactions on a CFTC-regulated market and/or to clear such transactions through a CFTC-regulated central clearing organization. In a standard swap transaction, two parties agree to exchange the returns earned or realized on a particular predetermined investment, instrument or index in exchange for a fixed or floating rate of return in respect of a predetermined notional amount. Transaction or commission costs are reflected in the benchmark level at which the transaction is entered into. The gross returns to be exchanged are calculated with respect to a notional amount and the benchmark returns to which the swap is linked. Swap agreements do not involve the delivery of underlying instruments.

Generally, swap agreements entered into by the Funds calculate and settle the obligations of the parties to the agreement on a “net basis” with a single payment. Consequently, each Fund’s current obligations (or rights) under a swap agreement will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement based on the relative values of such obligations (or rights) (the “net amount”). In a typical swap agreement entered into by a Matching VIX Fund, an Ultra Fund, or an UltraPro Fund, the Matching VIX Fund, Ultra Fund, or UltraPro Fund would be entitled to settlement payments in the event the level of the benchmark increases and would be required to make payments to the swap counterparties in the event the level of the benchmark decreases, adjusted for any transaction costs or trading spreads on the notional amount the Funds may pay. In a typical swap agreement entered into by a Short Fund, an UltraShort Fund, or an UltraPro Short Fund, the Short Fund, UlraShort Fund, or UltraPro Short Fund would be required to make payments to the swap counterparties in the event the level of the benchmark increases and would be entitled to settlement payments in the event the level of the benchmark decreases, adjusted for any transaction costs or trading spreads on the notional amount the Funds may pay.

The net amount of the excess, if any, of each Fund’s obligations over its entitlements with respect to each uncleared swap agreement is accrued on a daily basis and an amount of cash and/or securities having an aggregate value at least equal to such accrued excess is maintained for the benefit of the counterparty in a segregated account by the Funds’ Custodian. The net amount of the excess, if any, of each Fund’s entitlements over its obligations with respect to each uncleared swap agreement is accrued on a daily basis and an amount of cash and/or securities having an aggregate value at least equal to such accrued excess is maintained for the benefit of the Fund in a segregated account by the Fund’s Custodian. Until a swap agreement is settled in cash, the gain or loss on the notional amount less any transaction costs or trading spreads payable by each Fund on the notional amount are recorded as “unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap agreements” and, when cash is exchanged, the gain or loss realized is recorded as “realized gains or losses on swap agreements.” Swap agreements are generally valued at the last settled price of the benchmark referenced asset.

Swap agreements contain various conditions, events of default, termination events, covenants and representations. The triggering of certain events or the default on certain terms of the agreement could allow a party to terminate a transaction under the agreement and request immediate payment in an amount equal to the net positions owed the party under the agreement. This could cause a Fund to have to enter into a new transaction with the same counterparty, enter in to a transaction with a different counterparty or seek to achieve its investment objective through any number of different investments or investment techniques.

Swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of market risk and exposure to loss in excess of the unrealized gain/loss reflected. The notional amounts reflect the extent of the total investment exposure each Fund has under the swap agreement, which may exceed the NAV of each Fund. Additional risks associated with the use of swap agreements are imperfect correlations between movements in the notional amount and the price of the underlying reference index and the inability of counterparties to perform. Each Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of a swap agreement counterparty. A Fund will typically enter into swap agreements only with major global financial institutions. The creditworthiness of each of the firms that is a party to a swap agreement is monitored by the Sponsor. The Sponsor may use various techniques to minimize credit risk including early termination and payment, using different counterparties, limiting the net amount due from any individual counterparty and generally requiring collateral to be posted by the counterparty in an amount approximately equal to that owed to the Funds. All of the outstanding swap agreements at June 30, 2018 contractually terminate within one month but may be terminated without penalty by either party daily. Upon termination, the Fund is entitled to pay or receive the “unrealized appreciation or depreciation” amount.

 

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The Funds, as applicable, collateralize swap agreements by segregating or designating cash and/or certain securities as indicated on the Statements of Financial Condition or Schedules of Investments. As noted above, collateral posted in connection with uncleared derivative transactions is held for the benefit of the counterparty in a segregated tri-party account at the Custodian to protect the counterparty against non-payment by the Funds. The collateral held in this account is restricted as to its use. In the event of a default by the counterparty, the Funds will seek withdrawal of this collateral from the segregated account and may incur certain costs in exercising its right with respect to the collateral. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Funds may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganizational proceeding. The Funds may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

The Funds remain subject to credit risk with respect to the amount they expect to receive from counterparties. However, the Funds have sought to mitigate these risks in connection with uncleared swaps by generally requiring that the counterparties for each Fund agree to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to what the counterparty owes the Fund, subject to certain minimum thresholds. In the event of the bankruptcy of a counterparty, such Fund will have direct access to the collateral received from the counterparty, generally as of the day prior to the bankruptcy, because there is a one day time lag between the Fund’s request for collateral and the delivery of such collateral. To the extent any such collateral is insufficient, the Funds will be exposed to counterparty risk as described above, including the possible delays in recovering amounts as a result of bankruptcy proceedings. As of June 30, 2018, the collateral posted by counterparties consisted of cash and/or U.S. Treasury securities.

The counterparty/credit risk for cleared derivative transactions is generally lower than for uncleared OTC derivatives since generally a clearing organization becomes substituted for each counterparty to a cleared derivative contract and, in effect, guarantees the parties’ performance under the contract as each party to a trade looks only to the clearing organization for performance of financial obligations. In addition, cleared derivative transactions benefit from daily marking-to-market and settlement, and segregation and minimum capital requirements applicable to intermediaries.

Forward Contracts

Certain of the Funds enter into forward contracts for purposes of pursuing their investment objectives and as a substitute for investing directly in (or shorting) commodities and/or currencies. A forward contract is an agreement between two parties to purchase or sell a specified quantity of an asset at or before a specified date in the future at a specified price. Forward contracts are typically traded in OTC markets and all details of the contracts are negotiated between the counterparties to the agreement. Accordingly, the forward contracts are valued by reference to the contracts traded in the OTC markets.

The contractual obligations of a buyer or seller may generally be satisfied by taking or making physical delivery of the underlying commodity or currency, establishing an opposite position in the contract and recognizing the profit or loss on both positions simultaneously on the delivery date or, in some instances, paying a cash settlement before the designated date of delivery. The forward contracts are adjusted by the daily fluctuation of the underlying commodity or currency and any gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses until the contract settlement date.

Forward contracts have traditionally not been cleared or guaranteed by a third party. As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFTC now regulates non-deliverable forwards (including deliverable forwards where the parties do not take delivery). Certain non-deliverable forward contracts, such as non-deliverable foreign exchange forwards, may be subject to regulation as swap agreements, including mandatory clearing. Changes in the forward markets may entail increased costs and result in burdensome reporting requirements.

The Funds may collateralize uncleared forward commodity contracts by segregating or designating cash and/or certain securities as indicated on their Statements of Financial Condition or Schedules of Investments. Such collateral is held for the benefit of the counterparty in a segregated tri-party account at the Custodian to protect the counterparty against non-payment by the Funds. The collateral held in this account is restricted as to its use. In the event of a default by the counterparty, the Funds will seek withdrawal of this collateral from the segregated account and may incur certain costs in exercising its right with respect to the collateral. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Funds may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganizational proceeding. The Funds may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

 

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The Funds remain subject to credit risk with respect to the amount they expect to receive from counterparties. However, the Funds have sought to mitigate these risks by generally requiring that the counterparties for each Fund agree to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to what the counterparty owes the Fund, subject to minimum thresholds. In the event of the bankruptcy of a counterparty, the Fund will have direct access to the collateral received from the counterparty, generally as of the day prior to the bankruptcy, because there is a one day time lag between the Fund’s request for collateral and the delivery of such collateral. To the extent any such collateral is insufficient, the Fund will be exposed to counterparty risk as described above, including the possible delays in recovering amounts as a result of bankruptcy proceedings. As of June 30, 2018, the collateral posted by counterparties consisted of cash and/or U.S. Treasury securities.

Participants in trading foreign exchange forward contracts often do not require margin deposits, but rely upon internal credit limitations and their judgments regarding the creditworthiness of their counterparties. In recent years, however, many OTC market participants in foreign exchange trading have begun to require their counterparties to post margin.

A Fund will typically enter into forward contracts only with major global financial institutions. The creditworthiness of each of the firms that is a party to a forward contract is monitored by the Sponsor.

The counterparty/credit risk for cleared derivative transactions is generally lower than for uncleared OTC derivatives since generally a clearing organization becomes substituted for each counterparty to a cleared derivative contract and, in effect, guarantees the parties’ performance under the contract as each party to a trade looks only to the clearing organization for performance of financial obligations. In addition, cleared derivative transactions benefit from daily marking-to-market and settlement, and segregation and minimum capital requirements applicable to intermediaries.

 

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The following tables indicate the location of derivative related items on the Statement of Financial Condition as well as the effect of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations during the reporting period.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of June 30, 2018

 

    

Assets Derivatives

  

Liability Derivatives

Derivatives Not    Statements of              Statements of          
Accounted for    Financial              Financial          
as Hedging    Condition         Unrealized    Condition         Unrealized

Instruments

  

Location

  

Fund

   Appreciation   

Location

  

Fund

   Depreciation
VIX Futures
Contracts
   Receivables on open
futures contracts,
unrealized
appreciation on swap
agreements
   ProShares Ultra VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF
   $41,100,348*    Payable on open
futures contracts,
unrealized
depreciation on swap
agreements
   ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    $22,528,398.00*
   ProShares VIX Mid-
Term Futures ETF
   281,720*    ProShares Ultra VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF
   1,038,439.00*
   ProShares VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF
   9,426,460*    ProShares VIX Mid-
Term Futures ETF
   659,960.00*
Commodities
Contracts
   Receivables on open
futures contracts,
unrealized
appreciation on
swap and/or
forward
agreements
   ProShares Ultra
Bloomberg Crude Oil
   99,717,973*    Payable on open
futures contracts,
unrealized
depreciation on
swap and/or
forward agreements
   ProShares Ultra
Bloomberg Natural Gas
   118,623*
   ProShares UltraPro
3x Crude Oil ETF
   9,905,484*    ProShares Ultra
Gold
   7,168,016*
   ProShares UltraShort
Bloomberg Natural Gas
   6,272*    ProShares Ultra Silver    14,156,681*
   ProShares UltraShort Gold    2,291,690*    ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF    5,442,454*
   ProShares UltraShort Silver    1,460,755*
         ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil    40,930,149*
Foreign Exchange
Contracts
   Unrealized
appreciation on
foreign currency
forward contracts
and receivables on
open futures
contracts
   ProShares Short Euro    87,213*    Unrealized
depreciation
on foreign currency
forward contracts
and payable on
open futures
contracts
   ProShares Ultra Euro    172,054
   ProShares Ultra Yen    311    ProShares Ultra Yen    24,570
   ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar    391,770*    ProShares UltraShort Yen    57,960
   ProShares UltraShort Euro    3,399,950      
   ProShares UltraShort Yen    751,278      
     

 

     

 

      Total Trust    $168,821,224*       Total Trust    $92,297,304*

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedules of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Financial Condition in receivable/payable on open futures contracts.

 

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Fair Value of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2017

 

    

Assets Derivatives

  

Liability Derivatives

Derivatives Not    Statements of              Statements of          
Accounted for    Financial              Financial          
as Hedging    Condition         Unrealized    Condition         Unrealized

Instruments

  

Location

  

Fund

   Appreciation   

Location

  

Fund

   Depreciation
VIX Futures
Contracts
   Receivables on open
futures contracts
   ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    $21,493,549*    Payable on open
futures contracts
   ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    $4,452,100*
      ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    3,974,642*       ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    38,440,762*
      ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    709,708*      

ProShares VIX

Mid-Term Futures ETF

   2,215,280*
               ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF    5,471,585*
Commodities
Contracts
   Receivables on open
futures contracts,
unrealized
appreciation on
swap and/or
forward agreements
   ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil    74,184,340*    Payable on open
futures contracts,
unrealized
depreciation on
swap and/or
forward agreements
   ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF    2,988,155*
      ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas    7,225,810*       ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil    34,569,790*
      ProShares Ultra Gold    3,651,835*       ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas    1,097,049*
      ProShares Ultra Silver    21,736,934*       ProShares UltraShort Gold    1,493,719*
      ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF    1,417,998*       ProShares UltraShort Silver    1,717,813*
Foreign Exchange
Contracts
   Unrealized
appreciation on
foreign currency
forward contracts
and receivables on open futures
contracts
         Unrealized
depreciation on
foreign currency
forward contracts
and payable on
open futures
contracts
   ProShares Short Euro    166,288*
      ProShares Ultra Euro    321,609       ProShares Ultra Euro    57,457
      ProShares UltraShort Euro    449,302       ProShares Ultra Yen    34,824
      ProShares UltraShort Yen    1,568,997       ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar    893,220*
               ProShares UltraShort Euro    6,793,571
               ProShares UltraShort Yen    41,734
        

 

        

 

      Total Trust    $136,734,724*       Total Trust    $100,433,347*

 

* Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Schedules of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statements of Financial Condition in receivable/payable on open futures contracts.

 

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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations

For the three months ended June 30, 2018

 

Derivatives Not Accounted

for as Hedging Instruments

  

Location of Gain

(Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income

  

Fund

   Realized Gain
(Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in
Income
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation on
Derivatives

Recognized in
Income
 

VIX Futures Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts and/or swap agreements/ changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures contracts and/or swap agreements

  

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

   $ 56,008,377     $ 14,232,558  
     

ProShares Ultra VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF

     (155,817,104     7,071,541  
     

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     247,018       (3,080,525
     

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     (23,529,528     177,711  

Commodity Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts, swap and/or forward agreements/changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures contracts, swap and/or forward agreements

  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     39,220,725       64,077,371  
     

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     3,945,962       (2,369,992
     

ProShares Ultra Gold

     (5,706,990     (5,799,159
     

ProShares Ultra Silver

     (5,627,237     (4,043,563
     

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     1,740,951       6,901,529  
     

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     (6,793,148     (1,707,316
     

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     (27,663,521     (21,642,290
     

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     (759,484     171,317  
     

ProShares UltraShort Gold

     1,572,920       1,879,470  
     

ProShares UltraShort Silver

     334,485       475,292  

Foreign Exchange Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures and/or foreign currency forward contracts/changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures and/or foreign currency forward contracts

  

ProShares Short Euro

     443,811       16,282  
     

ProShares Ultra Euro

     (1,110,032     46,013  
     

ProShares Ultra Yen

     (299,704     22,366  
     

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar

     415,369       93,610  
     

ProShares UltraShort Euro

     22,934,693       (342,410
     

ProShares UltraShort Yen

     8,333,424       (417,848
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Total Trust    $ (92,109,013   $ 55,761,957  

 

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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations

For the three months ended June 30, 2017

 

Derivatives Not Accounted

for as Hedging Instruments

  

Location of Gain

(Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income

  

Fund

   Realized Gain
(Loss) on
Derivatives
Recognized in
Income
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation on
Derivatives

Recognized in
Income
 

VIX Futures Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts/ changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures contracts

  

ProShares Short VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF

   $ 182,934,500     $ (24,640,794
     

ProShares Ultra VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF

     (153,988,983     30,318,423  
     

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     (7,047,733     2,246,125  
     

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     (33,527,643     6,215,600  

Commodity Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts, swap and/or forward agreements/changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures contracts, swap and/or forward agreements

  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     (168,596,998     28,760,997  
     

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     (4,648,049     (3,330,323
     

ProShares Ultra Gold

     8,452,341       (9,844,776
     

ProShares Ultra Silver

     (10,939,142     (41,686,389
     

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     (1,832,876     (272,129
     

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     1,878,109       416,232  
     

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     60,376,204       (14,895,206
     

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     49,239       881,105  
     

ProShares UltraShort Gold

     (3,423,637     3,811,095  
     

ProShares UltraShort Silver

     631,112       3,022,382  

Foreign Exchange Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures and/or foreign currency forward contracts/changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures and/or foreign currency forward contracts

  

ProShares Short Euro

     (817,763     (65,818
     

ProShares Ultra Euro

     2,035,177       (10,405
     

ProShares Ultra Yen

     424,094       (590,497
     

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar

     64,976       (208,036
     

ProShares UltraShort Euro

     (36,508,674     1,694,586  
     

ProShares UltraShort Yen

     (16,189,926     19,220,415  
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Total Trust    $ (180,675,672   $ 1,042,587  

 

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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations

For the six months ended June 30, 2018

 

Derivatives Not Accounted

for as Hedging Instruments

  

Location of Gain

(Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income

  

Fund

   Realized Gain
(Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation on
Derivatives

Recognized in
Income
 

VIX Futures Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts and/or swap agreements/ changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures contracts and/or swap agreements

  

ProShares Short VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF

   $ (1,827,517,354   $ (39,569,847
     

ProShares Ultra VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF

     260,792,676       74,528,029  
     

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     3,967,454       1,837,040  
     

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     53,747,452       14,188,337  

Commodity Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts, swap and/or forward agreements/changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures contracts, swap and/or forward agreements

  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     151,738,616       25,533,633  
     

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     5,080,774       (7,344,433
     

ProShares Ultra Gold

     2,948,285       (10,819,851
     

ProShares Ultra Silver

     7,174,506       (35,893,615
     

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     3,361,776       8,487,486  
     

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     (11,469,115     (2,454,299
     

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     (75,759,671     (6,360,359
     

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     (12,513     1,103,321  
     

ProShares UltraShort Gold

     (1,696,955     3,785,409  
     

ProShares UltraShort Silver

     (1,262,356     3,178,568  

Foreign Exchange Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures and/or foreign currency forward contracts/changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures and/or foreign currency forward contracts

  

ProShares Short Euro

     64,225       253,501  
     

ProShares Ultra Euro

     (309,519     (436,206
     

ProShares Ultra Yen

     22,846       10,565  
     

ProShares UltraShort
Australian Dollar

     (704,621     1,284,990  
     

ProShares UltraShort Euro

     4,011,451       9,744,219  
     

ProShares UltraShort Yen

     (2,918,979     (833,945
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Total Trust    $ (1,428,741,022   $ 40,222,543  

 

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The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Operations

For the six months ended June 30, 2017

 

Derivatives Not Accounted

for as Hedging Instruments

  

Location of Gain

(Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income

  

Fund

   Realized Gain
(Loss) on
Derivatives
Recognized in
Income
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
Depreciation on
Derivatives

Recognized in
Income
 

VIX Futures Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts, changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures contracts

  

ProShares Short VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF

   $ 282,827,592     $ 4,520,180  
     

ProShares Ultra VIX
Short-Term Futures ETF

     (519,504,171     1,724,768  
     

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     (15,215,051     (1,018,010
     

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     (98,755,500     (641,208

Commodity Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts, swap and/or forward agreements/changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures contracts, swap and/or forward agreements

  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     (169,009,085     (119,104,310
     

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     (19,025,765     (2,429,899
     

ProShares Ultra Gold

     17,899,831       (3,444,419
     

ProShares Ultra Silver

     19,262,746       (14,404,786
     

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     (1,833,835     578,453  
     

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     1,772,343       (245,274
     

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     59,226,337       25,044,628  
     

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     1,907,620       215,351  
     

ProShares UltraShort Gold

     (8,294,797     (399,587
     

ProShares UltraShort Silver

     (2,226,149     1,139,573  

Foreign Exchange Contracts

  

Net realized gain (loss) on futures and/or foreign currency forward contracts/changes in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation on futures and/or foreign currency forward contracts

  

ProShares Short Euro

     (735,506     (318,481
     

ProShares Ultra Euro

     1,406,509       883,923  
     

ProShares Ultra Yen

     342,583       (793
     

ProShares UltraShort
Australian Dollar

     (467,251     (1,640,650
     

ProShares UltraShort Euro

     (20,829,055     (22,366,371
     

ProShares UltraShort Yen

     (16,461,160     (7,414,549
        

 

 

   

 

 

 
      Total Trust    $ (487,711,764   $ (139,321,461
        

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

Each Fund is subject to master netting agreements or similar arrangements that allow for amounts owed between each Fund and the counterparty to be netted upon an early termination. The party that has the larger payable pays the excess of the larger amount over the smaller amount to the other party. The master netting agreements or similar arrangements do not apply to amounts owed to/from different counterparties. As described above, the Funds utilize derivative instruments to achieve their investment objective during the year. The amounts shown in the Statements of Financial Condition do not take into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements or similar arrangements.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statements of Financial Condition. The following table presents each Fund’s derivatives by investment type and by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under a master netting agreement and the related collateral received or pledged by the Funds as of June 30, 2018.

 

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments as of June 30, 2018

 
     Assets      Liabilities  
     Gross                    Gross                
     Amounts of                    Amounts of                
     Recognized      Gross      Net Amounts of      Recognized      Gross      Net Amounts of  
     Assets      Amounts      Assets      Liabilities      Amounts      Liabilities  
     presented in      Offset in the      presented in      presented in      Offset in the      presented in  
     the Statements      the Statements      the Statements      the Statements      Statements      the Statements  
     of Financial      of Financial      of Financial      of Financial      of Financial      of Financial  
     Condition      Condition      Condition      Condition      Condition      Condition  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

                 

Swap agreements

   $ 82,428,870      $ —        $ 82,428,870      $ —        $ —        $ —    

ProShares Ultra Euro

                 

Foreign currency forward contracts

     —          —          —          172,054        —          172,054  

ProShares Ultra Gold

                 

Forward agreements

     —          —          —          7,152,896        —          7,152,896  

ProShares Ultra Silver

                 

Forward agreements

     —          —          —          14,148,711        —          14,148,711  

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

                 

Swap agreements

     1,302,919        —          1,302,919        1,038,439        —          1,038,439  

ProShares Ultra Yen

                 

Foreign currency forward contracts

     311        —          311        24,570        —          24,570  

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

                 

Swap agreements

     —          —          —          33,768,200        —          33,768,200  

ProShares UltraShort Euro

                 

Foreign currency forward contracts

     3,399,950        —          3,399,950        —          —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Gold

                 

Forward agreements

     2,276,610        —          2,276,610        —          —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Silver

                 

Forward agreements

     1,452,785        —          1,452,785        —          —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Yen

                 

Foreign currency forward contracts

     751,278        —          751,278        57,960        —          57,960  

Asset (Liability) amounts shown in the table below represent amounts owed to (by) the Funds for the derivative-related investments at June 30, 2018. These amounts may be collateralized by cash or financial instruments, segregated for the benefit of the Funds or the counterparties, depending on whether the related contracts are in an appreciated or depreciated position at period end. Amounts shown in the column labeled “Net Amount” represent the uncollateralized portions of these amounts at period end. These amounts may be un-collateralized due to timing differences related to market movements or due to minimum thresholds for collateral movement, as further described above under the caption “Accounting for Derivative Instruments”.

 

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Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2018

 

     Amounts of
Recognized
Assets /
(Liabilities)
presented in the
Statements of
Financial
Condition
     Financial
Instruments for
the Benefit of
(the Funds) / the
Counterparties
     Cash Collateral
for the Benefit of
(the Funds) / the
Counterparties
     Net Amount  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

           

Citibank N.A.

   $ 29,027,266      $ —        $ —        $ 29,027,266  

Goldman Sachs International

     21,365,763        (20,159,696      —          1,206,067  

RBC, N.A.

     1,172,552        —          —          1,172,552  

Societe Generale S.A.

     8,999,126        (8,942,433      —          56,693  

UBS AG

     21,864,163        (20,658,539      —          1,205,624  

ProShares Ultra Euro

           

Goldman Sachs International

     (77,986      —          77,986        —    

UBS AG

     (94,068      —          94,068        —    

ProShares Ultra Gold

           

Citibank N.A.

     (2,546,835      2,546,835        —          —    

Goldman Sachs International

     (1,977,494      1,977,494        —          —    

Societe Generale S.A.

     (676,179      676,179        —          —    

UBS AG

     (1,952,388      1,952,388        —          —    

ProShares Ultra Silver

           

Citibank N.A.

     (4,560,857      —          4,560,857        —    

Goldman Sachs International

     (4,075,705      732,705        3,343,000        —    

Societe Generale S.A.

     (1,789,967      1,789,967        —          —    

UBS AG

     (3,722,182      3,722,182        —          —    

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

           

Deutsche Bank

     1,302,919        —          (1,302,919      —    

Goldman Sachs International

     (1,038,439      —          1,038,439        —    

ProShares Ultra Yen

           

Goldman Sachs International

     (11,885      —          11,885        —    

UBS AG

     (12,374      —          12,374        —    

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

           

Citibank N.A.

     (11,914,957      11,914,957        —          —    

Goldman Sachs International

     (8,713,478      8,713,478        —          —    

RBC, N.A.

     (944,591      —          —          (944,591

Societe Generale S.A.

     (3,627,720      3,627,720        —          —    

UBS AG

     (8,567,454      6,870,954        1,696,500        —    

ProShares UltraShort Euro

           

Goldman Sachs International

     1,779,254        (1,779,254      —          —    

UBS AG

     1,620,696        (1,620,696      —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Gold

           

Citibank N.A.

     793,507        —          —          793,507  

Goldman Sachs International

     615,252        (577,828      —          37,424  

Societe Generale S.A.

     246,078        (246,078      —          —    

UBS AG

     621,773        (581,161      —          40,612  

ProShares UltraShort Silver

           

Citibank N.A.

     582,164        —          —          582,164  

Goldman Sachs International

     402,097        (349,222      —          52,875  

Societe Generale S.A.

     83,545        —          —          83,545  

UBS AG

     384,979        —          —          384,979  

ProShares UltraShort Yen

           

Goldman Sachs International

     348,163        —          —          348,163  

UBS AG

     345,155        —          —          345,155  

 

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The following table presents each Fund’s derivatives by investment type and by counterparty net of amounts available for offset

under a master netting agreement and the related collateral received or pledged by the Funds as of December 31, 2017:

 

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2017

 
    Assets     Liabilities  
    Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets
presented in
the Statements
of Financial
Condition
    Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
the Statements
of Financial
Condition
    Net Amounts of
Assets
presented in
the Statements
of Financial
Condition
    Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities
presented in
the Statements
of Financial
Condition
    Gross
Amounts
Offset in the
Statements
of Financial
Condition
    Net Amounts of
Liabilities
presented in
the Statements
of Financial
Condition
 

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

           

Swap agreements

  $ 62,238,361     $ —       $ 62,238,361     $ —       $ —       $ —    

ProShares Ultra Euro

           

Foreign currency forward contracts

    321,609       —         321,609       57,457       —         57,457  

ProShares Ultra Gold

           

Forward agreements

    3,646,355       —         3,646,355       —         —         —    

ProShares Ultra Silver

           

Forward agreements

    21,735,334       —         21,735,334       —         —         —    

ProShares Ultra Yen

           

Foreign currency forward contracts

    —         —         —         34,824       —         34,824  

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

           

Swap agreements

    —         —         —         30,607,142       —         30,607,142  

ProShares UltraShort Euro

           

Foreign currency forward contracts

    449,302       —         449,302       6,793,571       —         6,793,571  

ProShares UltraShort Gold

           

Forward agreements

    —         —         —         1,488,259       —         1,488,259  

ProShares UltraShort Silver

           

Forward agreements

    —         —         —         1,716,163       —         1,716,163  

ProShares UltraShort Yen

           

Foreign currency forward contracts

    1,568,997       —         1,568,997       41,734       —         41,734  

Asset (Liability) amounts shown in the table below represent amounts owed to (by) the Funds for the derivative-related investments at December 31, 2017. These amounts may be collateralized by cash or financial instruments, segregated for the benefit of the Funds or the counterparties, depending on whether the related contracts are in an appreciated or depreciated position at period end. Amounts shown in the column labeled “Net Amount” represent the uncollateralized portions of these amounts at period end. These amounts may be un-collateralized due to timing differences related to market movements or due to minimum thresholds for collateral movement, as further described above under the caption “Accounting for Derivative Instruments”.

 

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Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2017

 

 

 

     Amounts of
Recognized
Assets /
(Liabilities)
presented in the
Statements of
Financial
Condition
     Financial
Instruments for
the Benefit of
(the Funds) / the
Counterparties
     Cash Collateral
for the Benefit of
(the Funds) / the
Counterparties
     Net Amount  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

           

Citibank N.A.

   $ 19,815,892      $ —        $ —        $ 19,815,892

Goldman Sachs International

     16,654,031        (14,861,090      —          1,792,941  

Societe Generale S.A.

     9,003,519        (8,525,505      —          478,014  

UBS AG

     16,764,919        (15,477,566      —          1,287,353  

ProShares Ultra Euro

           

Goldman Sachs International

     102,424        —          —          102,424  

UBS AG

     161,728        —          —          161,728  

ProShares Ultra Gold

           

Citibank N.A.

     1,513,310        —          —          1,513,310  

Goldman Sachs International

     969,501        (967,678      (1,823      —    

Societe Generale S.A.

     218,319        —          —          218,319  

UBS AG

     945,225        (945,225      —          —    

ProShares Ultra Silver

           

Citibank N.A.

     7,201,744      —          —          7,201,744  

Goldman Sachs International

     5,873,080      (4,903,696      —          969,384  

Societe Generale S.A.

     2,761,817      (2,516,153      —          245,664  

UBS AG

     5,898,693      (4,930,596      —          968,097

ProShares Ultra Yen

           

Goldman Sachs International

     (17,410      17,410        —          —    

UBS AG

     (17,414      17,414        —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

           

Citibank N.A.

     (10,173,164      10,173,164        —          —    

Goldman Sachs International

     (9,242,398      9,242,398        —          —    

Societe Generale S.A.

     (1,904,113      1,904,113        —          —    

UBS AG

     (9,287,467      9,287,467        —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Euro

           

Goldman Sachs International

     (3,297,612      259,612        3,038,000      —    

UBS AG

     (3,046,657      3,046,657        —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Gold

           

Citibank N.A.

     (554,559      554,559        —          —    

Goldman Sachs International

     (428,358      428,358        —          —    

Societe Generale S.A.

     (126,928      126,928        —          —    

UBS AG

     (378,414      378,414        —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Silver

           

Citibank N.A.

     (632,593      632,593      —          —    

Goldman Sachs International

     (486,240      —          486,240      —    

Societe Generale S.A.

     (115,305      115,305        —          —    

UBS AG

     (482,025      482,025        —          —    

ProShares UltraShort Yen

           

Goldman Sachs International

     821,317      (810,030      —          11,287  

UBS AG

     705,946      —          (705,946      —    

 

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NOTE 4 – AGREEMENTS

Management Fee

Each Leveraged Fund, the Short Euro Fund and each Geared VIX Fund pays the Sponsor a Management Fee, monthly in arrears, in an amount equal to 0.95% per annum of its average daily NAV of such Fund. Each Matching VIX Fund pays the Sponsor a Management Fee, monthly in arrears, in an amount equal to 0.85% per annum of its average daily NAV of such Fund. The Sponsor has not and will not charge a Management Fee in each of the Fund’s first year of operations in an amount equal to the offering costs. The Sponsor has reimbursed and will reimburse each Fund, to the extent that its offering costs exceed the Management Fee, for the first year of operations.

The Management Fee is paid in consideration of the Sponsor’s trading advisory services and the other services provided to the Fund that the Sponsor pays directly. From the Management Fee, the Sponsor pays all of the routine operational, administrative and other ordinary expenses of each Fund, generally as determined by the Sponsor, including but not limited to the Administrator, Custodian, Distributor, ProFunds Distributors, Inc. (“PDI”), an affiliated broker-dealer of the Sponsor, Transfer Agent, accounting and auditing fees and expenses, any index licensors for the Funds, and the normal and expected expenses incurred in connection with the continuous offering of Shares of each Fund after the commencement of its trading operations, including, but not limited to, expenses such as tax preparation expenses, legal fees not in excess of $100,000 per annum, ongoing SEC registration fees not exceeding 0.021% per annum of the NAV of a Fund and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) filing fees, individual ScheduleK-1 preparation and mailing fees not exceeding 0.10% per annum of the net assets of a Fund, and report preparation and mailing expenses.

Non-Recurring Fees and Expenses

Each Fund pays all its non-recurring and unusual fees and expenses, if any, as determined by the Sponsor. Non-recurring and unusual fees and expenses are fees and expenses that are unexpected or unusual in nature, such as legal claims and liabilities, litigation costs or indemnification or other material expenses which are not currently anticipated obligations of the Funds.

The Administrator

The Sponsor and the Trust, for itself and on behalf of each Fund, has appointed Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH&Co.”) as the Administrator of the Funds, and the Sponsor, and the Trust, on its own behalf and on behalf of each Fund, and BBH&Co. have entered into an Administrative Agency Agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) in connection therewith. Pursuant to the terms of the Administration Agreement and under the supervision and direction of the Sponsor and the Trust, BBH&Co. prepares and files certain regulatory filings on behalf of the Funds. BBH&Co. may also perform other services for the Funds pursuant to the Administration Agreement as mutually agreed upon by the Sponsor, the Trust and BBH&Co. from time to time. Pursuant to the terms of the Administration Agreement, BBH&Co. also serves as the Transfer Agent of the Funds. The Administrator’s fees are paid on behalf of the Funds by the Sponsor.

The Custodian

BBH&Co. serves as the Custodian of the Funds, and the Trust, on its own behalf and on behalf of each Fund, and BBH&Co. have entered into a Custodian Agreement in connection therewith. Pursuant to the terms of the Custodian Agreement, BBH&Co. is responsible for the holding and safekeeping of assets delivered to it by the Funds, and performing various administrative duties in accordance with instructions delivered to BBH&Co. by the Funds. The Custodian’s fees are paid on behalf of the Funds by the Sponsor.

 

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The Distributor

SEI Investments Distribution Co. (“SEI”), serves as Distributor of the Funds and assists the Sponsor and the Administrator with certain functions and duties relating to distribution and marketing, including taking creation and redemption orders, consulting with the marketing staff of the Sponsor and its affiliates with respect to compliance with the requirements of FINRA and/or the NFA in connection with marketing efforts, and reviewing and filing of marketing materials with FINRA and/or the NFA. SEI retains all marketing materials separately for each Fund, at c/o SEI, One Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456. The Sponsor, on behalf of each Fund, has entered into a Distribution Services Agreement with SEI. The Sponsor pays SEI for performing its duties on behalf of the Funds.

NOTE 5 – OFFERING COSTS

Offering costs will be amortized by the Funds over a twelve month period on a straight-line basis beginning once the fund commences operations. The Sponsor will not charge its Management Fee in the first year of operations of a Fund in an amount equal to the offering costs. Normal and expected expenses incurred in connection with the continuous offering of Shares of a Fund after the commencement of its trading operations will be paid by the Sponsor. The Sponsor has reimbursed ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF and ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF to the extent that their respective offering costs exceeded 0.95% of their average daily NAV during their first year of operations.

NOTE 6 – CREATION AND REDEMPTION OF CREATION UNITS

Each Fund issues and redeems shares from time to time, but only in one or more Creation Units. A Creation Unit is a block of 50,000 Shares of a Geared Fund and 25,000 Shares of a Matching VIX Fund. Creation Units may be created or redeemed only by Authorized Participants. As a result of the Share splits and reverse Share splits as described in Note 1, certain redemptions as disclosed in the Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity reflect payment of fractional share balances on beneficial shareholder accounts.

Except when aggregated in Creation Units, the Shares are not redeemable securities. Retail investors, therefore, generally will not be able to purchase or redeem Shares directly from or with a Fund. Rather, most retail investors will purchase or sell Shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker. Thus, some of the information contained in these Notes to Financial Statements—such as references to the Transaction Fees imposed on purchases and redemptions is not relevant to retail investors.

Transaction Fees on Creation and Redemption Transactions

The manner by which Creation Units are purchased or redeemed is governed by the terms of the Authorized Participant Agreement and Authorized Participant Handbook. By placing a purchase order, an Authorized Participant agrees to: (1) deposit cash with the Custodian; and (2) if permitted by the Sponsor in its sole discretion, enter into or arrange for an exchange of futures contract for related position or block trade with the relevant fund whereby the Authorized Participant would also transfer to such Fund a number and type of exchange-traded futures contracts at or near the closing settlement price for such contracts on the purchase order date.

Authorized Participants may pay a fixed transaction fee of up to $250 in connection with each order to create or redeem a Creation Unit in order to compensate BBH&Co., as the Administrator, the Custodian and the Transfer Agent of each Fund and its Shares, for services in processing the creation and redemption of Creation Units and to offset the costs of increasing or decreasing derivative positions. Authorized Participants also may pay a variable transaction fee to the Fund of up to 0.10% (and a variable transaction fee to the Matching VIX Funds of 0.05%) of the value of the Creation Unit that is purchased or redeemed unless the transaction fee is waived or otherwise adjusted by the Sponsor. The Sponsor provides such Authorized Participant with prompt notice in advance of any such waiver or adjustment of the transaction fee. Authorized Participants may sell the Shares included in the Creation Units they purchase from the Funds to other investors in the secondary market.

 

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Transaction fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 which are included in the Addition and/or Redemption of Shares on the Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, were as follows:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
 

Fund

     

Short Euro

   $ —        $ —    

Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     117,253        557,733  

Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     41,962        105,564  

Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     2,040        7,843  

Ultra Euro

     —          —    

Ultra Gold

     2,097        6,263  

Ultra Silver

     6,305        11,572  

Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     407,322        1,061,749  

Ultra Yen

     —          —    

UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     8,904        13,698  

UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     8,498        20,543  

UltraShort Australian Dollar

     —          —    

UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     27,882        65,813  

UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     622        2,732  

UltraShort Euro

     —          —    

UltraShort Gold

     2,996        8,911  

UltraShort Silver

     —          —    

UltraShort Yen

     —          —    

VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     2,116        12,050  

VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     24,855        92,160  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Trust

   $ 652,852      $ 1,966,631  

 

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NOTE 7 – FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected data for a Share outstanding throughout the three months ended June 30, 2018:

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

  Short Euro     Short VIX
Short-Term
Futures ETF
    Ultra
Bloomberg
Crude Oil
    Ultra
Bloomberg
Natural Gas*
    Ultra Euro     Ultra Gold  

Net asset value, at March 31, 2018

  $ 39.25     $ 11.59     $ 27.48     $ 27.48     $ 18.10     $ 41.44  

Net investment income (loss)

    0.04       (0.01     0.04       0.02       0.01       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

    2.31       1.19       6.81       1.78       (2.02     (5.03

Change in net asset value from operations

    2.35       1.18       6.85       1.80       (2.01     (4.95

Net asset value, at June 30, 2018

  $ 41.60     $ 12.77     $ 34.33     $ 29.28     $ 16.09     $ 36.49  

Market value per share, at March 31, 2018†

  $ 39.04     $ 11.74     $ 27.50     $ 27.53     $ 18.09     $ 41.55  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2018†

  $ 41.53     $ 12.72     $ 34.38     $ 29.27     $ 16.06     $ 36.56  

Total Return, at net asset value^

    6.0     10.2     24.9     6.6     (11.1 )%      (11.9 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

    6.4     8.3     25.0     6.3     (11.2 )%      (12.0 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

           

Expense ratio

    0.97     1.27     0.98     1.30     0.95     0.95

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

    0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

    0.39     (0.42 )%      0.61     0.29     0.15     0.76

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2018.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

   Ultra Silver     Ultra VIX
Short-Term
Futures ETF
    Ultra Yen     UltraPro 3x
Crude Oil ETF
    UltraPro 3x
Short Crude Oil

ETF*
    UltraShort
Australian
Dollar
 

Net asset value, at March 31, 2018

   $ 30.83     $ 19.00     $ 63.48     $ 46.30     $ 30.80     $ 47.09  

Net investment income (loss)

     0.05       (0.03     (0.05     (0.15     (0.08     0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (1.50     (6.72     (5.55     16.63       (11.41     3.40  

Change in net asset value from operations

     (1.45     (6.75     (5.60     16.48       (11.49     3.43  

Net asset value, at June 30, 2018

   $ 29.38     $ 12.25     $ 57.88     $ 62.78     $ 19.31     $ 50.52  

Market value per share, at March 31, 2018†

   $ 31.09     $ 18.53     $ 63.49     $ 46.33     $ 30.77     $ 47.18  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2018†

   $ 29.66     $ 12.34     $ 58.33     $ 63.02     $ 19.27     $ 51.20  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (4.7 )%      (35.5 )%      (8.8 )%      35.6     (37.3 )%      7.3

Total Return, at market value^

     (4.6 )%      (33.4 )%      (8.1 )%      36.0     (37.4 )%      8.5

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.95     1.57     0.95     1.19     1.23     1.02

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     0.68     (1.02 )%      (0.34 )%      (1.15 )%      (1.19 )%      0.26

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2018.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

   UltraShort
Bloomberg
Crude Oil
    UltraShort
Bloomberg
Natural Gas
    UltraShort
Euro
    UltraShort
Gold
    UltraShort
Silver
    UltraShort Yen  

Net asset value, at March 31, 2018

   $ 19.96     $ 42.88     $ 20.33     $ 67.14     $ 33.93     $ 67.20  

Net investment income (loss)

     0.03       (0.02     0.04       0.12       0.05       0.12  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (5.06     (4.27     2.42       8.39       0.79       6.17  

Change in net asset value from operations

     (5.03     (4.29     2.46       8.51       0.84       6.29  

Net asset value, at June 30, 2018

   $ 14.93     $ 38.59     $ 22.79     $ 75.65     $ 34.77     $ 73.49  

Market value per share, at March 31, 2018†

   $ 19.95     $ 42.83     $ 20.32     $ 66.98     $ 33.54     $ 67.14  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2018†

   $ 14.91     $ 38.62     $ 22.79     $ 75.39     $ 34.40     $ 73.44  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (25.2 )%      (10.0 )%      12.1     12.7     2.5     9.4

Total Return, at market value^

     (25.3 )%      (9.8 )%      12.2     12.6     2.6     9.4

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.99     1.36     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     0.76     (0.19 )%      0.66     0.68     0.61     0.70

 

# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2018.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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Per Share Operating Performance

   VIX Mid-Term
Futures ETF
    VIX Short-Term
Futures ETF
 

Net asset value, at March 31, 2018

   $ 26.61     $ 39.76  

Net investment income (loss)

     0.00 (1)      (0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (3.58     (9.33

Change in net asset value from operations

     (3.58     (9.34

Net asset value, at June 30, 2018

   $ 23.03     $ 30.42  

Market value per share, at March 31, 2018†

   $ 26.45     $ 39.15  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2018†

   $ 23.02     $ 30.52  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (13.5 )%      (23.5 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     (13.0 )%      (22.0 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

    

Expense ratio

     0.91     0.97

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.85     0.85

Net investment income (loss)

     0.06     (0.06 )% 

 

# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2018.
** Percentages are annualized.
(1)  Amount represents less than $0.005.

 

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Selected data for a Share outstanding throughout the three months ended June 30, 2017:

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

   Short Euro     Short VIX
Short-Term
Futures ETF*
    Ultra
Bloomberg
Crude Oil*
    Ultra
Bloomberg
Natural Gas*
    Ultra Euro     Ultra Gold  

Net asset value, at March 31, 2017

   $ 44.51     $ 70.54     $ 18.96     $ 61.36     $ 14.24     $ 38.33  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.04     (0.16     (0.01     (0.08     (0.01     (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (2.73     9.73       (4.15     (12.43     1.93       (0.56

Change in net asset value from operations

     (2.77     9.57       (4.16     (12.51     1.92       (0.58

Net asset value, at June 30, 2017

   $ 41.74     $ 80.11     $ 14.80     $ 48.85     $ 16.16     $ 37.75  

Market value per share, at March 31, 2017†

   $ 44.29     $ 70.58     $ 19.02     $ 61.35     $ 14.27     $ 38.45  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2017†

   $ 41.71     $ 80.64     $ 14.86     $ 48.70     $ 16.17     $ 37.68  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (6.2 )%      13.6     (21.9 )%      (20.4 )%      13.4     (1.5 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     (5.8 )%      14.3     (21.9 )%      (20.6 )%      13.3     (2.0 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.96     1.50     0.98     1.19     0.95     0.95

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.33 )%      (0.86 )%      (0.24 )%      (0.59 )%      (0.26 )%      (0.20 )% 

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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Per Share Operating Performance

   Ultra Silver     Ultra VIX
Short-Term
Futures ETF*
    Ultra Yen     UltraPro 3x
Crude Oil ETF
    UltraPro 3x
Short Crude Oil

ETF*
    UltraShort
Australian
Dollar
 

Net asset value, at March 31, 2017

   $ 40.60     $ 64.77     $ 60.42     $ 29.24     $ 84.63     $ 48.75  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.02     (0.15     (0.08     (0.07     (0.32     (0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (7.35     (25.30     (1.66     (9.65     21.53       (0.80

Change in net asset value from operations

     (7.37     (25.45     (1.74     (9.72     21.21       (0.85

Net asset value, at June 30, 2017

   $ 33.23     $ 39.32     $ 58.68     $ 19.52     $ 105.84     $ 47.90  

Market value per share, at March 31, 2017†

   $ 41.23     $ 64.68     $ 60.19     $ 29.42     $ 84.28     $ 49.00  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2017†

   $ 33.82     $ 38.96     $ 58.68     $ 19.68     $ 104.96     $ 47.80  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (18.1 )%      (39.3 )%      (2.9 )%      (33.2 )%      25.1     (1.7 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     (18.0 )%      (39.8 )%      (2.5 )%      (33.1 )%      24.5     (2.4 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.95     1.88     0.95     1.27     1.34     1.01

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.19 )%      (1.27 )%      (0.49 )%      (1.27 )%      (1.34 )%      (0.42 )% 

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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Per Share Operating Performance

   UltraShort
Bloomberg
Crude Oil*
    UltraShort
Bloomberg
Natural Gas
    UltraShort Euro     UltraShort Gold     UltraShort
Silver
    UltraShort Yen  

Net asset value, at March 31, 2017

   $ 36.70     $ 29.24     $ 26.42     $ 76.40     $ 29.38     $ 72.55  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.03     (0.06     (0.01     (0.04     (0.02     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     6.76       3.98       (3.29     (0.06     5.39       1.56  

Change in net asset value from operations

     6.73       3.92       (3.30     (0.10     5.37       1.52  

Net asset value, at June 30, 2017

   $ 43.43     $ 33.16     $ 23.12     $ 76.30     $ 34.75     $ 74.07  

Market value per share, at March 31, 2017†

   $ 36.57     $ 29.25     $ 26.39     $ 75.93     $ 28.90     $ 72.50  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2017†

   $ 43.21     $ 33.33     $ 23.12     $ 76.37     $ 34.09     $ 74.05  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     18.3     13.4     (12.5 )%      (0.1 )%      18.3     2.1

Total Return, at market value^

     18.2     13.9     (12.4 )%      0.6     18.0     2.1

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     1.00     1.31     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.30 )%      (0.81 )%      (0.19 )%      (0.21 )%      (0.27 )%      (0.20 )% 

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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Per Share Operating Performance

   VIX Mid-Term
Futures ETF
    VIX Short-Term
Futures ETF*
 

Net asset value, at March 31, 2017

   $ 31.90     $ 52.72  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.02     (0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (4.42     (9.99

Change in net asset value from operations

     (4.44     (10.03

Net asset value, at June 30, 2017

   $ 27.46     $ 42.69  

Market value per share, at March 31, 2017†

   $ 31.95     $ 52.68  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2017†

   $ 27.43     $ 42.52  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (13.9 )%      (19.0 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     (14.1 )%      (19.3 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

    

Expense ratio

     0.87     0.97

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.85     0.85

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.28 )%      (0.30 )% 

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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Selected data for a Share outstanding throughout the six months ended June 30, 2018:

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

   Short Euro     Short VIX
Short-Term
Futures ETF
    Ultra
Bloomberg
Crude Oil
    Ultra
Bloomberg
Natural Gas*
    Ultra Euro     Ultra Gold  

Net asset value, at December 31, 2017

   $ 39.96     $ 127.30     $ 23.66     $ 32.64     $ 17.44     $ 39.88  

Net investment income (loss)

     0.04       (0.05     0.06       0.02       0.01       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     1.60       (114.48     10.61       (3.38     (1.36     (3.50

Change in net asset value from operations

     1.64       (114.53     10.67       (3.36     (1.35     (3.39

Net asset value, at June 30, 2018

   $ 41.60     $ 12.77     $ 34.33     $ 29.28     $ 16.09     $ 36.49  

Market value per share, at December 31, 2017†

   $ 39.99     $ 128.21     $ 23.44     $ 32.50     $ 17.46     $ 40.67  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2018†

   $ 41.53     $ 12.72     $ 34.38     $ 29.27     $ 16.06     $ 36.56  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     4.1     (90.0 )%      45.1     (10.3 )%      (7.7 )%      (8.5 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     3.9     (90.1 )%      46.7     (9.9 )%      (8.0 )%      (10.1 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.97     1.44     0.97     1.22     0.95     0.95

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     0.22     (0.63 )%      0.45     0.16     0.10     0.56

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2018.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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Per Share Operating Performance

   Ultra Silver     Ultra VIX
Short-Term
Futures ETF
    Ultra Yen     UltraPro 3x
Crude Oil ETF
    UltraPro 3x
Short Crude Oil

ETF*
    UltraShort
Australian
Dollar
 

Net asset value, at December 31, 2017

   $ 33.55     $ 10.33     $ 57.32     $ 37.78     $ 42.32     $ 45.67  

Net investment income (loss)

     0.08       (0.07     (0.11     (0.27     (0.17     0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (4.25     1.99       0.67       25.27       (22.84     4.82  

Change in net asset value from operations

     (4.17     1.92       0.56       25.00       (23.01     4.85  

Net asset value, at June 30, 2018

   $ 29.38     $ 12.25     $ 57.88     $ 62.78     $ 19.31     $ 50.52  

Market value per share, at December 31, 2017†

   $ 33.85     $ 10.21     $ 57.45     $ 37.23     $ 42.88     $ 45.72  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2018†

   $ 29.66     $ 12.34     $ 58.33     $ 63.02     $ 19.27     $ 51.20  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (12.4 )%      18.6     1.0     66.2     (54.4 )%      10.6

Total Return, at market value^

     (12.4 )%      20.9     1.5     69.3     (55.1 )%      12.0

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.95     1.74     0.95     1.18     1.22     1.02

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     0.52     (1.11 )%      (0.37 )%      (1.12 )%      (1.16 )%      0.13

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2018.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

   UltraShort
Bloomberg
Crude Oil
    UltraShort
Bloomberg
Natural Gas
    UltraShort
Euro
    UltraShort
Gold
    UltraShort
Silver
    UltraShort Yen  

Net asset value, at December 31, 2017

   $ 24.31     $ 39.48     $ 21.21     $ 70.47     $ 31.71     $ 74.93  

Net investment income (loss)

     0.05       (0.08     0.05       0.17       0.07       0.18  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (9.43     (0.81     1.53       5.01       2.99       (1.62

Change in net asset value from operations

     (9.38     (0.89     1.58       5.18       3.06       (1.44

Net asset value, at June 30, 2018

   $ 14.93     $ 38.59     $ 22.79     $ 75.65     $ 34.77     $ 73.49  

Market value per share, at December 31, 2017†

   $ 24.56     $ 39.65     $ 21.20     $ 69.11     $ 31.40     $ 74.98  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2018†

   $ 14.91     $ 38.62     $ 22.79     $ 75.39     $ 34.40     $ 73.44  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (38.6 )%      (2.3 )%      7.4     7.4     9.6     (1.9 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     (39.3 )%      (2.6 )%      7.5     9.1     9.6     (2.1 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.98     1.39     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     0.53     (0.39 )%      0.51     0.49     0.45     0.51

 

# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2018.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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Per Share Operating Performance

   VIX Mid-Term
Futures ETF
    VIX Short-Term
Futures ETF
 

Net asset value, at December 31, 2017

   $ 21.29     $ 23.34  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.00 )(1)      (0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     1.74       7.10  

Change in net asset value from operations

     1.74       7.08  

Net asset value, at June 30, 2018

   $ 23.03     $ 30.42  

Market value per share, at December 31, 2017†

   $ 21.15     $ 23.15  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2018†

   $ 23.02     $ 30.52  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     8.2     30.3

Total Return, at market value^

     8.8     31.8

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

    

Expense ratio

     0.98     1.03

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.85     0.85

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.01 )%      (0.12 )% 

 

# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2018.
** Percentages are annualized.
(1)  Amount represents less than $0.005.

 

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Selected data for a Share outstanding throughout the six months ended June 30, 2017:

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

   Short Euro     Short VIX
Short-Term
Futures ETF*
    Ultra Bloomberg
Crude Oil*
    Ultra Bloomberg
Natural Gas*
    Ultra Euro     Ultra Gold  

Net asset value, at December 31, 2016

   $ 45.06     $ 45.62     $ 23.34     $ 94.24     $ 14.02     $ 32.90  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.10     (0.33     (0.03     (0.20     (0.03     (0.06

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (3.22     34.82       (8.50     (45.19     2.17       4.91  

Change in net asset value from operations

     (3.32     34.49       (8.53     (45.39     2.14       4.85  

Net asset value, at June 30, 2017

   $ 41.74     $ 80.11     $ 14.80     $ 48.85     $ 16.16     $ 37.75  

Market value per share, at December 31, 2016†

   $ 45.12     $ 45.49     $ 23.36     $ 94.80     $ 14.09     $ 33.20  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2017†

   $ 41.71     $ 80.64     $ 14.86     $ 48.70     $ 16.17     $ 37.68  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (7.4 )%      75.6     (36.6 )%      (48.2 )%      15.3     14.7

Total Return, at market value^

     (7.6 )%      77.3     (36.4 )%      (48.6 )%      14.8     13.5

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.96     1.54     0.98     1.17     0.95     0.95

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.45 )%      (0.96 )%      (0.35 )%      (0.68 )%      (0.36 )%      (0.34 )% 

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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Per Share Operating Performance

   Ultra Silver     Ultra VIX
Short-Term
Futures ETF*
    Ultra Yen     UltraPro 3x
Crude Oil ETF+
    UltraPro 3x
Short Crude Oil
ETF*+
    UltraShort
Australian
Dollar
 

Net asset value, at December 31, 2016

   $ 33.44     $ 173.93     $ 55.43     $ 25.00     $ 100.00     $ 55.38  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.06     (0.42     (0.17     (0.08     (0.36     (0.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (0.15     (134.19     3.42       (5.40     6.20       (7.35

Change in net asset value from operations

     (0.21     (134.61     3.26       (5.48     5.84       (7.48

Net asset value, at June 30, 2017

   $ 33.23     $ 39.32     $ 58.68     $ 19.52     $ 105.84     $ 47.90  

Market value per share, at December 31, 2016†

   $ 32.09     $ 175.00     $ 55.52     $ 25.00     $ 100.00     $ 55.24  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2017†

   $ 33.82     $ 38.96     $ 58.68     $ 19.68     $ 104.96     $ 47.80  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (0.6 )%      (77.4 )%      5.9     (21.9 )%      5.8     (13.5 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     5.4     (77.7 )%      5.7     (21.3 )%      5.0     (13.5 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.95     1.81     0.95     1.29     1.37     1.01

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.33 )%      (1.31 )%      (0.57 )%      (1.29 )%      (1.37 )%      (0.53 )% 

 

*

See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.

+

From commencement of operations, March 24, 2017 through June 30, 2017.

#

The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.

Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.

^

Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017. For ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF and ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF the returns shares outstanding for the period from commencement of operations through June 30, 2017 are calculated based on the initial offering price upon commencement of operations of $25.00 and $100.00 respectively.

**

Percentages are annualized.

 

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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

   UltraShort
Bloomberg
Crude Oil*
    UltraShort
Bloomberg
Natural Gas
    UltraShort Euro     UltraShort Gold     UltraShort
Silver
    UltraShort Yen  

Net asset value, at December 31, 2016

   $ 31.70     $ 23.10     $ 27.08     $ 91.33     $ 37.31     $ 80.24  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.08     (0.13     (0.04     (0.13     (0.06     (0.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     11.81       10.20       (3.92     (14.90     (2.50     (6.04

Change in net asset value from operations

     11.74       10.06       (3.96     (15.03     (2.56     (6.17

Net asset value, at June 30, 2017

   $ 43.43     $ 33.16     $ 23.12     $ 76.30     $ 34.75     $ 74.07  

Market value per share, at December 31, 2016†

   $ 31.65     $ 23.05     $ 27.08     $ 90.54     $ 38.76     $ 80.25  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2017†

   $ 43.21     $ 33.33     $ 23.12     $ 76.37     $ 34.09     $ 74.05  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     37.0     43.6     (14.6 )%      (16.5 )%      (6.9 )%      (7.7 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     36.5     44.6     (14.6 )%      (15.6 )%      (12.0 )%      (7.7 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

            

Expense ratio

     0.98     1.30     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95     0.95

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.43 )%      (0.89 )%      (0.33 )%      (0.34 )%      (0.37 )%      (0.36 )% 

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period ended June 30, 2017.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 (unaudited)

 

Per Share Operating Performance

   VIX Mid-Term
Futures ETF
    VIX Short-Term
Futures ETF*
 

Net asset value, at December 31, 2016

   $ 42.14     $ 84.86  

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.06     (0.11

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)#

     (14.61     (42.06

Change in net asset value from operations

     (14.67     (42.17

Net asset value, at June 30, 2017

   $ 27.46     $ 42.69  

Market value per share, at December 31, 2016†

   $ 42.34     $ 85.04  

Market value per share, at June 30, 2017†

   $ 27.43     $ 42.52  

Total Return, at net asset value^

     (34.8 )%      (49.7 )% 

Total Return, at market value^

     (35.2 )%      (50.0 )% 

Ratios to Average Net Assets**

    

Expense ratio

     0.88     0.96

Expense ratio, excluding brokerage commissions

     0.85     0.85

Net investment income (loss)

     (0.37 )%      (0.40 )% 

 

* See Note 1 of these Notes to Financial Statements.
# The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not accord with the change in aggregate gains and losses during the period because of timing of creation and redemption units in relation to fluctuating net asset value during the period.
Market values are determined at the close of the New York Stock Exchange, which may be later than when the Funds’ net asset value is calculated.
^ Percentages are not annualized for the period June 30, 2017.
** Percentages are annualized.

 

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NOTE 8 – RISK

Correlation and Compounding Risk

The Geared Funds do not seek to achieve their stated investment objective over a period of time greater than a single day (as measured from NAV calculation time to NAV calculation time). The return of a Geared Fund for a period longer than a single day is the result of its return for each day compounded over the period and usually will differ from the one-half inverse (-0.5x), the inverse (-1x), two times the inverse (-2x), one and one-half times (1.5x) of the return, two times (2x) of the return, three times the inverse (-3x), or three times of the return (3x) of the Geared Fund’s benchmark for the period. A Geared Fund will lose money if its benchmark performance is flat over time, and it is possible for a Geared Fund to lose money over time even if the performance of its benchmark increases (or decreases in the case of Short, UltraShort and UltraPro Short Funds), as a result of daily rebalancing, the benchmark’s volatility, compounding, and other factors. Longer holding periods, higher benchmark volatility, inverse exposure and greater leverage each affect the impact of compounding on a Geared Fund’s returns. Daily compounding of a Geared Fund’s investment returns can dramatically and adversely affect its longer-term performance during periods of high volatility. Volatility may be at least as important to a Geared Fund’s return fora period as the return of the Geared Fund’s underlying benchmark. The Matching VIX Funds seek to achieve their stated investment objective over time.

Each Ultra, UltraShort, UltraPro and UltraPro Short Fund uses leverage and should produce daily returns that are more volatile than that of its benchmark. For example, the daily return of an Ultra or UltraPro Fund with a 1.5x or 2x or 3x multiple should be approximately one and one-half or two or three times as volatile on a daily basis as is the return of a fund with an objective of matching the same benchmark. The daily return of an UltraShort or UltraPro Short Fund is designed to return two times the inverse (-2x) or three times the inverse (-3x) of the return that would be expected of a fund with an objective of matching the same benchmark. The Geared Funds are not appropriate for all investors and present significant risks not applicable to other types funds. The Leveraged Funds use leverage and are riskier than similarly benchmarked exchange-traded funds that do not use leverage. An investor should only consider an investment in a Geared Fund if he or she understands the consequences of seeking daily leveraged, daily inverse or daily inverse leveraged investment results. Shareholders who invest in the Funds should actively manage and monitor their investments, as frequently as daily.

While the Funds seek to meet their investment objectives, there is no guarantee they will do so. Factors that may affect a Fund’s ability to meet its investment objective include: (1) the Sponsor’s ability to purchase and sell Financial Instruments in a manner that correlates to a Fund’s objective; (2) an imperfect correlation between the performance of Financial Instruments held by a Fund and the performance of the applicable benchmark; (3) bid-ask spreads on such Financial Instruments; (4) fees, expenses, transaction costs, financing costs associated with the use of Financial Instruments and commission costs; (5) holding or trading instruments in a market that has become illiquid or disrupted; (6) a Fund’s Share prices being rounded to the nearest cent and/or valuation methodology; (7) changes to a benchmark index that are not disseminated in advance; (8) the need to conform a Fund’s portfolio holdings to comply with investment restrictions or policies or regulatory or tax law requirements; (9) early and unanticipated closings of the markets on which the holdings of a Fund trade, resulting in the inability of the Fund to execute intended portfolio transactions; (10) accounting standards; and (11) differences caused by a Fund obtaining exposure to only a representative sample of the components of a benchmark, over weighting or under weighting certain components of a benchmark or obtaining exposure to assets that are not included in a benchmark.

A number of factors may affect a Geared Fund’s ability to achieve a high degree of correlation with its benchmark, and there can be no guarantee that a Fund will achieve a high degree of correlation. Failure to achieve a high degree of correlation may prevent a Geared Fund from achieving its investment objective. In order to achieve a high degree of correlation with their underlying benchmarks, the Geared Funds seek to rebalance their portfolios daily to keep exposure consistent with their investment objectives. Being materially under- or over-exposed to the benchmark may prevent such Geared Funds from achieving a high degree of correlation with such benchmark. Market disruptions or closure, large amounts of assets into or out of the Geared Funds, regulatory restrictions, extreme market volatility, and other factors will adversely affect such Funds’ ability to adjust exposure to requisite levels. The target amount of portfolio exposure is impacted dynamically by the benchmarks’ movements during each day. Because of this, it is unlikely that the Geared Funds will be perfectly exposed (i.e., -0.5x, -1x, -2x, 1.5x, 2x, -3x or 3x as applicable) to its benchmark at the end of each day, and the likelihood of being materially under- or over-exposed is higher on days when the benchmark levels are volatile near the close of the trading day.

 

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Each Geared Fund seeks to rebalance its portfolio on a daily basis. The time and manner in which a Geared Fund rebalances its portfolio may vary from day to day depending upon market conditions and other circumstances at the discretion of the Sponsor. Unlike other funds that do not rebalance their portfolios as frequently, each Geared Fund may be subject to increased trading costs associated with daily portfolio rebalancing in order to maintain appropriate exposure to the underlying benchmarks.

Counterparty Risk

Each Fund may use derivatives such as swap agreements and forward contracts (collectively referred to herein as “derivatives”) in the manner described herein as a means to achieve their respective investment objectives. The use of derivatives by a Fund exposes the Fund to counterparty risks.

Regulatory Treatment

Derivatives are generally traded in over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets and have only recently become subject to comprehensive regulation in the United States. Cash-settled forwards are generally regulated as “swaps”, whereas physically settled forwards are generally not subject to regulation (in the case of commodities other than currencies) or subject to the federal securities laws (in the case of securities).

Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act (“Title VII”) created a regulatory regime for derivatives, with the CFTC responsible for the regulation of swaps and the SEC responsible for the regulation of “security-based swaps.” The SEC requirements have largely yet to be made effective, but the CFTC requirements are largely in place. The CFTC requirements have included rules for some of the types of transactions in which the Funds will engage, including mandatory clearing and exchange trading, reporting, and margin for uncleared swaps. Title VII also created new categories of regulated market participants, such as “swap dealers,” “security-based swap dealers,” “major swap participants,” and “major security-based swap participants” who are, or will be, subject to significant new capital,

registration, recordkeeping, reporting, disclosure, business conduct and other regulatory requirements. The regulatory requirements under Title VII continue to be developed and there may be further modifications that could impact the Funds.

As noted, the CFTC rules may not apply to all of the swap agreements and forward contracts entered into by the Funds. Investors, therefore, may not receive the protection of CFTC regulation or the statutory scheme of the CEA in connection with each Fund’s swap agreements or forward contracts. The lack of regulation in these markets could expose investors to significant losses under certain circumstances, including in the event of trading abuses or financial failure by participants.

Counterparty Credit Risk

The Funds will be subject to the credit risk of the counterparties to the derivatives. In the case of cleared derivatives, the Funds will have credit risk to the clearing corporation in a similar manner as the Funds would for futures contracts. In the case of uncleared derivatives, the Funds will be subject to the credit risk of the counterparty to the transaction – typically a single bank or financial institution. As a result, a Fund is subject to increased credit risk with respect to the amount it expects to receive from counterparties to uncleared derivatives entered into as part of that Fund’s principal investment strategy. If a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, a Fund could suffer significant losses on these contracts and the value of an

investor’s investment in a Fund may decline.

The Funds have sought to mitigate these risks by generally requiring that the counterparties for each Fund agree to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, subject to certain minimum thresholds. However, there are no limitations on the percentage of assets each Fund may invest in swap agreements or forward contracts with a particular counterparty. To the extent any such collateral is insufficient or there are delays in accessing the collateral, the Funds will be exposed to counterparty risk as described above, including possible delays in recovering amounts as a result of bankruptcy proceedings. The Funds typically enter into transactions only with major, global financial institutions.

 

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OTC derivatives of the type that may be utilized by the Funds are generally less liquid than futures contracts because they are not traded on an exchange, do not have uniform terms and conditions, and are generally entered into based upon the creditworthiness of the parties and the availability of credit support, such as collateral, and in general, are not transferable without the consent of the counterparty. These agreements contain various conditions, events of default, termination events, covenants and representations. The triggering of certain events or the default on certain terms of the agreement could allow a party to terminate a transaction under the agreement and request immediate payment in an amount equal to the net positions owed to the party under the agreement. For example, if the level of the Fund’s benchmark has a dramatic intraday move that would cause a material decline in the Fund’s NAV, the terms of the swap may permit the counterparty to immediately close out the transaction with the Fund. In that event, it may not be possible for the Fund to enter into another swap or to invest in other Financial Instruments necessary to achieve the desired exposure consistent with the Fund’s objective. This, in turn, may prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective, particularly if the level of the Fund’s benchmark reverses all or part of its intraday move by the end of the day.

In addition, cleared derivatives benefit from daily marking-to-market and settlement, and segregation and minimum capital requirements applicable to intermediaries. To the extent the Fund enters into cleared swap transactions, the Fund will deposit collateral with an FCM in cleared swaps customer accounts, which are required by CFTC regulations to be separate from its proprietary collateral posted for cleared swaps transactions. Cleared swap customer collateral is subject to regulations that closely parallel the regulations governing customer segregated funds for futures transactions but provide certain additional protections to cleared swaps collateral in the event of a clearing broker or clearing broker customer default. For example, in the event of a default of both the clearing broker and a customer of the clearing broker, a clearing house is only permitted to access the cleared swaps collateral in the legally separate (but operationally comingled) account of the defaulting cleared swap customer of the clearing broker, as opposed to the treatment of customer segregated funds, under which the clearing house may access all of the commingled customer segregated funds of a defaulting clearing broker. Uncleared derivatives entered into directly between two counterparties do not necessarily benefit from such protections, particularly if entered into with an entity that is not registered as a “swap dealer” with the CFTC. This exposes the Funds to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing the Funds to suffer a loss.

 

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The Sponsor regularly reviews the performance of its counterparties for, among other things, creditworthiness and execution quality. In addition, the Sponsor periodically considers the addition of new counterparties and the counterparties used by a Fund may change at any time. Each day, the Funds disclose their portfolio holdings as of the prior Business Day. Each Fund’s portfolio holdings identifies its counterparties, as applicable. This portfolio holdings information may be accessed through the web on the Sponsor’s website at www.ProShares.com.

Each counterparty and/or any of its affiliates may be an Authorized Participant or shareholder of a Fund, subject to applicable law.

The counterparty risk for cleared derivatives transactions is generally lower than for uncleared OTC derivatives. Once a transaction is cleared, the clearing organization is substituted and is a Fund’s counterparty on the derivative. The clearing organization guarantees the performance of the other side of the derivative. Nevertheless, some risk remains, as there is no assurance that the clearing organization, or its members, will satisfy its obligations to a Fund.

Leverage Risk

The Leveraged Funds may utilize leverage in seeking to achieve their respective investment objectives and will lose more money in market environments adverse to their respective daily investment objectives than funds that do not employ leverage. The use of leveraged and/or inverse leveraged positions could result in the total loss of an investor’s investment, even over periods as short as a single day.

For example, because the UltraShort Funds and Ultra Funds (except for the Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF which includes a one and one-half times multiplier) include a two times the inverse (-2x), or a two times (2x) multiplier, a single-day movement in the relevant benchmark approaching 50% at any point in the day could result in the total loss or almost total loss of an investor’s investment if that movement is contrary to the investment objective of the Fund in which an investor has invested, even if such Fund’s benchmark subsequently moves in an opposite direction, eliminating all or a portion of the movement. For UltraPro Fund and UltraPro Short Fund, because the Funds include a three times (3x) or three times the inverse (-3x) multiplier, a single day movement in the benchmark approaching 33% at any point in the day could result in the total loss or almost total loss of an investor’s investment if that movement is contrary to the investment objective of the Fund in which an investor has invested, even if the benchmark subsequently moves in an opposite direction, eliminating all or a portion of the movement. This would be the case with downward single-day or intraday movements in the underlying benchmark of an Ultra Fund and UltraPro Fund or upward single-day or intraday movements in the benchmark of an UltraShort Fund and UltraPro Short Fund, even if the underlying benchmark maintains a level greater than zero at all times.

Liquidity Risk

Financial Instruments cannot always be liquidated at the desired price. It is difficult to execute a trade at a specific price when there is a relatively small volume of buy and sell orders in a market. A market disruption can also make it difficult to liquidate a position or find a swap or forward contract counterparty at a reasonable cost. Market illiquidity may cause losses for the Funds. The large size of the positions which the Funds 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 Instruments related to one benchmark, which in many cases is highly concentrated.

“Contango” and “Backwardation” Risk

In Funds that hold futures contracts, as the futures contracts near expiration, they are generally replaced by contracts that have a later expiration. Thus, for example, a contract purchased and held in November 2017 may specify a January 2018 expiration. As that contract nears expiration, it may be replaced by selling the January 2018 contract and purchasing the contract expiring in March 2018. This process is referred to as “rolling.” Rolling may have a positive or negative impact on performance. For example, historically, the prices of certain types of futures contracts have frequently been higher for contracts with shorter-term expirations than for contracts with longer-term expirations, which is referred to as “backwardation.” In these circumstances, absent other factors, the sale of the January

 

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2018 contract would take place at a price that is higher than the price at which the March 2018 contract is purchased, thereby creating a gain in connection with rolling. While certain types of futures contracts have historically exhibited consistent periods of backwardation, backwardation will likely not exist in these markets at all times. The presence of contango (where prices of contracts are higher in the distant delivery months than in the nearer delivery months due to the costs of long-term storage of a physical commodity prior to delivery or other factors) in certain futures contracts at the time of rolling would be expected to adversely affect an Ultra Fund, an UltraPro Fund or a Matching VIX Fund that invests in such futures, and positively affect a Short Fund, an UltraShort Fund or an UltraPro Short Fund that invests in such futures. Similarly, the presence of backwardation in certain futures contracts at the time of rolling such contracts would be expected to adversely affect the Short Funds, UltraShort Funds, and UltraPro Short Funds, and positively affect the Ultra Funds, UltraPro Funds and Matching VIX Funds.

Since the introduction of VIX futures contracts, there have frequently been periods where VIX futures prices reflect higher expected volatility levels further out in time. This can result in a loss from “rolling” the VIX futures to maintain the constant weighted average maturity of the applicable VIX Futures Index. Losses from exchanging a lower priced VIX future for a higher priced longer-term future in the rolling process would adversely affect the value of each VIX Futures Index and, accordingly, decrease the return of the Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and the Matching VIX Funds.

Gold and silver have historically exhibited persistent “contango” markets rather than backwardation. Natural gas, like crude oil, moves in and out of backwardation and contango but historically has been in contango most commonly.

NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Trust’s and the Funds’ financial statements through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that there are no material events that would require disclosure in the Trust’s or the Funds’ financial statements through this date.

 

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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. None of the Trust, the Sponsor or the Trustee (as each term is defined below) 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 or the Trustee 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

ProShares Trust II (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust formed on October 9, 2007 and is currently organized into separate series (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). As of June 30, 2018, the following twenty series of the Trust have commenced investment operations: (i) ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF (each, a “Matching VIX Fund” and collectively, the “Matching VIX Funds”); (ii) ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (each, a “Geared VIX Fund” and collectively, the “Geared VIX Funds”); (iii) ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares UltraShort Gold, ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares Ultra Euro and ProShares Ultra Yen (each, a “Leveraged Fund” and collectively, the “Leveraged Funds”); and (iv) ProShares Short Euro (the “Short Euro Fund”). Each of the Funds listed above issues common units of beneficial interest (“Shares”), which represent units of fractional undivided beneficial interest in and ownership of only that Fund. The Shares of each Fund are listed on the New York Stock Exchange Archipelago (“NYSE Arca”). The Leveraged Funds, the Short Euro Fund and the Geared VIX Funds, are collectively referred to as the “Geared Funds” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Geared VIX Funds and the Matching VIX Funds are collectively referred to as the “VIX Funds” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The Trust had no operations prior to November 24, 2008, other than matters relating to its organization, the registration of each series under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the sale and issuance to ProShare Capital Management LLC (the “Sponsor”) of fourteen Shares at an aggregate purchase price of $350 in each of the following Funds: ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Gold, ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares Ultra Euro and ProShares Ultra Yen.

The Sponsor also serves as the Trust’s commodity pool operator. Wilmington Trust Company serves as the Trustee of the Trust (the “Trustee”). The Funds are commodity pools, as defined under the CEA and the applicable regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) and are operated by the Sponsor, a commodity pool operator registered with the CFTC. The Trust is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

Groups of Funds are collectively referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in several different ways. References to “Short Funds,” “UltraShort Funds,” “UltraPro Short Funds,” “Ultra Funds,” or “UltraPro Funds” refer to the different Funds based upon their investment objectives, but without distinguishing among the Funds’ benchmarks. References to “Commodity Index Funds”, “Commodity Funds” and “Currency Funds” refer to the different Funds according to their general benchmark categories without distinguishing among the Funds’ investment objectives or Fund-specific benchmarks. References to “VIX Funds” refer to the different Funds based upon their investment objective and their general benchmark categories.

Effective as of close of business on February 27, 2018, the investment objective of ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF changed.

 

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ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF changed its investment objective to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one and one-half times (1.5x) of the performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index for a single day. Prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, the Fund’s investment objective was to seek results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2x) the performance of the Index for a single day.

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF changed its investment objective to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one-half the inverse (-0.5x) of the performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index for a single day. Prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, the Fund’s investment objective was to seek results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (-1x) of the Index for a single day.

As described in the prospectus for each Fund, each of the Funds intends to invest in financial instruments “Financial Instruments” (Financial Instruments are instruments whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, rate or benchmark 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 the VIX Index, natural gas, crude oil, precious metals, or currencies, as applicable. Financial Instruments also are used to produce economically “inverse,” “inverse leveraged” or “leveraged” investment results for the Geared Funds.

Each “Short” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to either one-half inverse (-0.5x) or inverse (-1x) 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 “UltraPro Short” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times the inverse (-3x) 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 to two times (2x) the daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each “UltraPro” Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times (3x) of the daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each Matching VIX Fund seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, both over a single day and over time, that match the performance of its corresponding benchmark. Daily performance is measured from the calculation of one NAV to the next.

Each Geared Fund seeks investment results for a single day only, not for any other period. A “single day” is measured from the time a Fund calculates its respective net asset value per Share (“NAV”) to the time of the Fund’s next NAV calculation. 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 from -0.5x, -1x, -2x, 1.5x, 2x, -3x or 3x of the return of the benchmark to which such Fund is benchmarked for that period. In periods of higher market volatility, the 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 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 investing primarily in futures contracts (“VIX futures contracts”) based on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (“CBOE”) Volatility Index (the “VIX”).

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF, and ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas are benchmarked to indices 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 from the daily performance of the price of the related physical commodities.

 

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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 the NYSE Arca, 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.

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, 2018 and 2017, each of the Funds earned interest income as follows:

Interest Income

 

Fund

   Interest Income
Three Months
Ended June 30,
2018
     Interest Income
Three Months
Ended June 30,
2017
     Interest Income
Six Months
Ended June 30,
2018
     Interest Income
Six Months
Ended June 30,
2017
 

ProShares Short Euro

   $ 27,459      $ 22,784      $ 47,026      $ 38,480  

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     1,311,550        1,030,436        3,081,523        1,382,694  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     1,695,702        1,572,668        3,121,667        2,617,079  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     117,918        62,796        253,993        106,835  

ProShares Ultra Euro

     24,676        24,972        49,755        39,752  

ProShares Ultra Gold

     392,349        178,660        704,893        300,135  

ProShares Ultra Silver

     928,110        518,829        1,701,974        884,169  

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     573,151        595,569        1,239,894        966,554  

ProShares Ultra Yen

     4,582        6,876        8,736        11,186  

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     2,443        —          4,988        —    

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     2,063        —          6,267        —    

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar

     23,124        21,253        44,263        35,524  

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     789,599        280,496        1,519,016        539,542  

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     15,929        9,532        31,067        14,473  

ProShares UltraShort Euro

     783,229        508,339        1,401,213        893,083  

ProShares UltraShort Gold

     114,979        64,930        205,123        116,347  

ProShares UltraShort Silver

     84,825        36,403        143,417        58,906  

ProShares UltraShort Yen

     358,903        360,252        671,423        683,531  

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     48,342        48,327        110,046        92,587  

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     235,501        248,418        512,029        407,223  

 

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Each Fund’s underlying swaps, futures, 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).

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.

 

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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 uncleared 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; 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 2, 2018, 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.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Trust’s and the Funds’ critical accounting policies are as follows:

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.

 

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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 three and six months ended June 30, 2018.

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.

Derivatives (e.g., futures contracts, 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, except for those entered into by the Gold, Silver, Australian Dollar and Short Euro Funds, are generally valued at the last settled price on the applicable exchange on which that future trades. Futures contracts entered into by the Gold, Silver, Australian Dollar and Short Euro Funds are valued at the last sales price prior to the time at which the NAV per Share of a Fund is determined. For financial reporting purposes, all futures contracts are valued at last settled price. If there was no sale on that day, and for non-exchange-traded derivatives, 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 for such day. 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. When market closing prices are not available, 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 Leveraged and VIX Fund’s policy is intended to result in a calculation of the Leveraged or the VIX Fund’s NAV that fairly reflects investment values as of the time of pricing, the Leveraged and the VIX Funds cannot ensure that fair values determined by the Sponsor or persons acting at their direction would accurately reflect the price that the Leveraged or the VIX 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 the Leveraged or the VIX 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.

The Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value.

Discounts on short-term securities purchased are amortized and reflected as Interest Income in the Statements of Operations.

Realized gains (losses) and changes in unrealized gain (loss) on open positions 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 brokerage 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 on 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, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

ProShares Short Euro

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 7,850,562     $ 15,578,470  

NAV end of period

   $ 8,319,329     $ 10,433,992  

Percentage change in NAV

     6.0     (33.0 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     200,000       350,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     200,000       250,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     0.0     (28.6 )% 

Shares created

     —         —    

Shares redeemed

     —         100,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 39.25     $ 44.51  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 41.60     $ 41.74  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     6.0     (6.2 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (5.1 )%      7.1

Benchmark annualized volatility

     7.4     7.4

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from March 31, 2018 to June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 350,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 250,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 6.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 6.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 27, 2018 at $42.00 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 16, 2018 at $39.02 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 10, 2017 at $44.89 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2017 at $41.66 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 5.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 7.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 7,908      $ (11,755

Management fee

     19,231        34,086  

Brokerage commissions

     320        453  

Net realized gain (loss)

     443,811        (818,040

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     17,048        (66,049

Net income (loss)

   $ 468,767      $ (895,844

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decrease in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 693,246,689     $ 486,752,851  

NAV end of period

   $ 528,238,767     $ 793,060,423  

Percentage change in NAV

     (23.8 )%      62.9

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     59,800,000       6,900,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     41,350,000       9,900,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (30.9 )%      43.5

Shares created

     100,000       16,500,000  

Shares redeemed

     18,550,000       13,500,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 11.59     $ 70.54  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 12.77     $ 80.11  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     10.2     13.6

Percentage change in benchmark

     (23.1 )%      (18.7 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     59.9     56.3

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 59,800,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 41,350,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 6,900,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 9,900,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, 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. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over .99 to the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 10.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 13.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a lesser appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 18, 2018 at $13.99 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 2, 2018 at $11.20 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 26, 2017 at $84.17 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 13, 2017 at $60.18 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 23.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 18.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a greater decline of the prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (645,154    $ (1,366,200

Management fee

     1,458,197        1,516,291  

Brokerage commissions

     378,374        880,345  

Net realized gain (loss)

     56,009,496        182,927,300  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     14,219,447        (24,618,005

Net income (loss)

   $ 69,583,789      $ 156,943,095  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a greater decline in the prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

* 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 Share split for the ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF.

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil*

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 411,128,942     $ 883,692,281  

NAV end of period

   $ 455,274,935     $ 958,703,511  

Percentage change in NAV

     10.7     8.5

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     14,961,317       46,611,317  

Shares outstanding end of period

     13,261,317       64,761,317  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (11.4 )%      38.9

Shares created

     2,350,000       39,500,000  

Shares redeemed

     4,050,000       21,350,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 27.48     $ 18.96  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 34.33     $ 14.80  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     24.9     (21.9 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     13.2     (10.5 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     26.0     27.7

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. The increase in the Fund’s NAV was offset by a decrease from 14,961,317 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 13,261,317 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 46,611,317 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 64,761,317 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 24.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 21.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 29, 2018 at $34.33 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 6, 2018 at $25.06 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 11, 2017 at $21.09 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 21, 2017 at $12.64 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 13.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 10.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 650,229      $ (509,922

Management fee

     1,018,503        2,013,640  

Brokerage commissions

     26,970        68,950  

Net realized gain (loss)

     39,220,725        (168,598,236

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     64,095,056        28,789,192  

Net income (loss)

   $ 103,966,010      $ (140,318,966

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil.

 

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ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas*

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 39,239,545     $ 47,154,853  

NAV end of period

   $ 25,715,598     $ 43,886,614  

Percentage change in NAV

     (34.5 )%      (6.9 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     1,428,150       768,434  

Shares outstanding end of period

     878,150       898,434  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (38.5 )%      16.9

Shares created

     100,000       250,000  

Shares redeemed

     650,000       120,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 27.48     $ 61.36  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 29.28     $ 48.85  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     6.6     (20.4 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     4.2     (9.4 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     20.1     31.3

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 1,428,150 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 878,150 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 SubindexSM. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 SubindexSM. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 768,434 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 898,434 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 6.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 20.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 15, 2018 at $31.15 per Share and reached its low for the period on May 4, 2018 at $25.80 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 12, 2017 at $66.85 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 19, 2017 at $45.10 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 4.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 9.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in the price of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 21,771      $ (61,668

Management fee

     70,511        99,053  

Brokerage commissions

     25,636        25,411  

Net realized gain (loss)

     3,945,951        (4,648,302

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (2,369,217      (3,331,224

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,598,505      $ (8,041,194

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in the price of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas.

ProShares Ultra Euro

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 9,952,883     $ 14,244,522  

NAV end of period

   $ 8,848,596     $ 12,928,079  

Percentage change in NAV

     (11.1 )%      (9.2 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     550,000       1,000,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     550,000       800,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     0.0     (20.0 )% 

Shares created

     50,000       550,000  

Shares redeemed

     50,000       750,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 18.10     $ 14.24  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 16.09     $ 16.16  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (11.1 )%      13.5

Percentage change in benchmark

     (5.1 )%      7.1

Benchmark annualized volatility

     7.4     7.4

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from March 31, 2018 to June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 1,000,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 800,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 11.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 13.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 16, 2018 at $18.27 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 27, 2018 at $15.76 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 29, 2017 at $16.22 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 7, 2017 at $14.04 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 5.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 7.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 3,336      $ (9,508

Management fee

     21,340        34,480  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,110,025      2,035,324  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     46,346        (10,060

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,060,343    $ 2,015,756  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decline in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares Ultra Gold

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 95,302,043     $ 97,753,642  

NAV end of period

   $ 82,112,586     $ 88,717,834  

Percentage change in NAV

     (13.8 )%      (9.2 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     2,300,000       2,550,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     2,250,000       2,350,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (2.2 )%      (7.8 )% 

Shares created

     100,000       50,000  

Shares redeemed

     150,000       250,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 41.44     $ 38.33  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 36.49     $ 37.75  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (11.9 )%      (1.5 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (5.5 )%      (0.2 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     8.6     11.1

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 2,300,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 2,250,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 gold bullion as measured by the U.S. dollar p.m. LBMA Gold Price. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 2,550,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 2,350,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 gold bullion as measured by the U.S. dollar p.m. LBMA Gold Price.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 11.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 1.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to a greater depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 18, 2018 at $43.06 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $36.49 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 6, 2017 at $41.06 per Share and reached its low for the period on May 9, 2017 at $36.67 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 5.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 0.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a greater decrease in the price of spot gold in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 174,419      $ (46,666

Management fee

     217,921        225,316  

Brokerage commissions

     9        10  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (5,706,990      8,452,994  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (5,803,829      (9,841,138

Net income (loss)

   $ (11,336,400    $ (1,434,810

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to greater decrease in the price of spot gold in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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ProShares Ultra Silver

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 221,863,281     $ 306,366,355  

NAV end of period

   $ 208,483,138     $ 245,798,564  

Percentage change in NAV

     (6.0 )%      (19.8 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     7,196,526       7,546,526  

Shares outstanding end of period

     7,096,526       7,396,526  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (1.4 )%      (2.0 )% 

Shares created

     400,000       650,000  

Shares redeemed

     500,000       800,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 30.83     $ 40.60  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 29.38     $ 33.23  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (4.7 )%      (18.2 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (1.5 )%      (8.8 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     14.9     16.5

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 7,196,526 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 7,096,526 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 silver bullion as measured by the London Silver Price. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 7,546,526 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 7,396,526 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 silver bullion as measured by the London Silver Price.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 4.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 18.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 19, 2018 at $34.26 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $29.38 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 13, 2017 at $42.76 per Share and reached its low for the period on May 9, 2017 at $32.50 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 1.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 8.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a lesser decrease in the price of spot silver in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 386,411      $ (132,432

Management fee

     541,678        651,232  

Brokerage commissions

     21        29  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (5,627,237      (10,939,045

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (4,041,572      (41,673,877

Net income (loss)

   $ (9,282,398    $ (52,745,354

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a lesser decline in the price of spot silver in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 323,581,300     $ 359,949,459  

NAV end of period

   $ 359,311,519     $ 378,714,636  

Percentage change in NAV

     11.0     5.2

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     17,027,238       5,556,952  

Shares outstanding end of period

     29,327,238       9,631,952  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     72.2     73.3

Shares created

     38,350,000       11,787,500  

Shares redeemed

     26,050,000       7,712,500  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 19.00     $ 64.77  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 12.25     $ 39.32  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (35.5 )%      (39.3 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (23.1 )%      (18.7 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     59.9     56.3

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 17,027,238 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 29,327,238 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 5,556,952 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 9,631,952 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 1.5x of the daily performance of its benchmark. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over .99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 35.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 39.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 2, 2018 at $20.95 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 18, 2018 at $9.72 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 13, 2017 at $86.96 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 26, 2017 at $35.93 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 23.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 18.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a greater decline in prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (1,082,646    $ (1,224,224

Management fee

     1,004,304        918,110  

Brokerage commissions

     651,493        901,683  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (155,815,226      (153,987,419

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     7,064,911        30,330,056  

Net income (loss)

   $ (149,832,961    $ (124,881,587

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a greater decline in the prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

* 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 splits for the ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF.

ProShares Ultra Yen

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 3,172,131     $ 6,039,723  

NAV end of period

   $ 2,892,468     $ 5,866,403  

Percentage change in NAV

     (8.8 )%      (2.9 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     49,970       99,970  

Shares outstanding end of period

     49,970       99,970  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     0.0     0.0

Shares created

     –         –    

Shares redeemed

     –         –    

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 63.48     $ 60.42  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 57.88     $ 58.68  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (8.8 )%      (2.9 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (3.9 )%      (1.0 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     6.1     8.0

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from March 31, 2018 to June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from March 31, 2017 to June 30, 2017.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 8.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 2.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a greater depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 2, 2018 at $64.07 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $57.88 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 18, 2017 at $63.59 per Share and reached its low for the period on May 10, 2017 at $57.18 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 3.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 1.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a greater decline in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (2,527    $ (7,450

Management fee

     7,109        14,326  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (299,704      424,094  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     22,568        (589,964

Net income (loss)

   $ (279,663    $ (173,320

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a greater decline in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 16,203,957     $ 5,849,001  

NAV end of period

   $ 40,809,111     $ 20,499,886  

Percentage change in NAV

     151.8     250.5

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     350,008       200,008  

Shares outstanding end of period

     650,000       1,050,008  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     85.7     425.0

Shares created

     400,000       950,000  

Shares redeemed

     100,008       100,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 46.30     $ 29.24  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 62.78     $ 19.52  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     35.6     (33.2 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     13.2     (10.5 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     26.0     27.7

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 350,008 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 650,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 three times (3x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 200,008 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 1,050,008 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 three times (3x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 3x of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 35.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 33.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 21, 2018 at $63.31 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 6, 2018 at $40.21 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 11, 2017 at $34.26 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 21, 2017 at $15.44 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 13.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 10.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, can be attributed to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (64,951    $ (40,999

Management fee

     53,597        —    

Brokerage commissions

     13,797        10,401  

Offering costs

     —          36,999  

Limitation by Sponsor

     —          (6,401

Net realized gain (loss)

     1,740,951        (1,832,876

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     6,901,529        (272,129

Net income (loss)

   $ 8,577,529      $ (2,146,004

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, primarily due to a rise in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF*

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 26,950,309     $ 4,231,785  

NAV end of period

   $ 21,723,197     $ 5,292,315  

Percentage change in NAV

     (19.4 )%      25.1

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     874,908       50,002  

Shares outstanding end of period

     1,124,906       50,002  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     28.6     0.0

Shares created

     600,000       37,500  

Shares redeemed

     350,002       37,500  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 30.80     $ 84.64  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 19.31     $ 105.84  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (37.3 )%      25.0

Percentage change in benchmark

     13.2     (10.5 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     26.0     27.7

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times the inverse (-3x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 874,908 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 1,124,906 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times the inverse (-3x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from March 31, 2017 to June 30, 2017.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 3x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 37.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 25.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 6, 2018 at $34.98 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $19.31 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 21, 2017 at $135.52 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 11, 2017 at $71.64 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 13.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 10.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, can be attributed to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (65,455    $ (23,799

Management fee

     52,273        —    

Brokerage commissions

     15,245        6,949  

Offering costs

     —          36,999  

Limitation by Sponsor

     —          (20,149

Net realized gain (loss)

     (6,793,148      1,878,109  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (1,707,316      416,232  

Net income (loss)

   $ (8,565,919    $ 2,270,542  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a rise in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

* 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 UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF.

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 7,063,496     $ 14,625,590  

NAV end of period

   $ 7,577,764     $ 11,974,974  

Percentage change in NAV

     7.3     (18.1 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     150,000       300,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     150,000       250,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     0.0     (16.7 )% 

Shares created

     —         —    

Shares redeemed

     —         50,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 47.09     $ 48.75  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 50.52     $ 47.90  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     7.3     (1.7 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (3.7 )%      0.6

Benchmark annualized volatility

     8.1     7.1

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from March 31, 2018 to June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 300,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 250,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 7.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 1.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 27, 2018 at $51.44 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 18, 2018 at $45.78 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 9, 2017 at $52.68 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2017 at $47.90 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 3.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 0.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the value of the Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 4,750      $ (15,526

Management fee

     17,184        34,714  

Brokerage commissions

     1,190        2,065  

Net realized gain (loss)

     415,369        64,821  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     94,149        (207,466

Net income (loss)

   $ 514,268      $ (158,171

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decline in the value of the Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil*

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 200,375,649     $ 205,157,522  

NAV end of period

   $ 177,512,584     $ 121,175,298  

Percentage change in NAV

     (11.4 )%      (40.9 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     10,039,884       5,589,884  

Shares outstanding end of period

     11,889,884       2,789,884  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     18.4     (50.1 )% 

Shares created

     4,500,000       3,200,000  

Shares redeemed

     2,650,000       6,000,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 19.96     $ 36.70  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 14.93     $ 43.43  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (25.2 )%      18.3

Percentage change in benchmark

     13.2     (10.5 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     26.0     27.7

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 10,039,884 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 11,889,884 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 5,589,884 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 2,789,884 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 25.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 18.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 6, 2018 at $21.76 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $14.93 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 21, 2017 at $51.13 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 11, 2017 at $32.87 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 13.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 10.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 343,498      $ (120,394

Management fee

     429,580        381,832  

Brokerage commissions

     16,521        19,058  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (27,662,976      60,374,329  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (21,638,603      (14,881,070

Net income (loss)

   $ (48,958,081    $ 45,372,865  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 Share splits for the ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil.

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 5,352,309     $ 8,037,027  

NAV end of period

   $ 6,746,849     $ 7,455,967  

Percentage change in NAV

     26.1     (7.2 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     124,832       274,832  

Shares outstanding end of period

     174,832       224,832  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     40.1     (18.2 )% 

Shares created

     100,000       50,000  

Shares redeemed

     50,000       100,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 42.88     $ 29.24  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 38.59     $ 33.16  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (10.0 )%      13.4

Percentage change in benchmark

     4.2     (9.4 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     20.1     31.3

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 124,832 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 174,832 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 SubindexSM. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 274,832 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 224,832 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 SubindexSM.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 10.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 13.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 10, 2018 at $45.30 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 15, 2018 at $36.50 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 19, 2017 at $36.17 per Share and reached its low for the period on May 12, 2017 at $25.70 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 4.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 9.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in the price of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (2,564    $ (15,159

Management fee

     12,902        17,846  

Brokerage commissions

     5,591        6,845  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (759,484      49,239  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     171,590        880,924  

Net income (loss)

   $ (590,458    $ 915,004  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in the price of Henry Hub Natural Gas, during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares UltraShort Euro

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 188,023,376     $ 297,181,632  

NAV end of period

   $ 177,734,261     $ 237,012,906  

Percentage change in NAV

     (5.5 )%      (20.2 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     9,250,000       11,250,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     7,800,000       10,250,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (15.7 )%      (8.9 )% 

Shares created

     500,000       150,000  

Shares redeemed

     1,950,000       1,150,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 20.33     $ 26.42  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 22.79     $ 23.12  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     12.1     (12.5 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (5.1 )%      7.1

Benchmark annualized volatility

     7.4     7.4

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 9,250,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 7,800,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 11,250,000 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 10,250,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 euro versus the U.S. dollar.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 12.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 12.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 29, 2018 at $23.27 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 16, 2018 at $20.13 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 7, 2017 at $26.79 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2017 at $23.04 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 5.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 7.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 322,447      $ (125,473

Management fee

     460,782        633,812  

Net realized gain (loss)

     22,934,646        (36,509,511

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (334,834      1,704,360  

Net income (loss)

   $ 22,922,259      $ (34,930,624

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decline in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 30,009,467     $ 34,150,818  

NAV end of period

   $ 26,248,001     $ 37,919,363  

Percentage change in NAV

     (12.5 )%      11.0

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     446,978       446,978  

Shares outstanding end of period

     346,978       496,978  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (22.4 )%      11.2

Shares created

     50,000       200,000  

Shares redeemed

     150,000       150,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 67.14     $ 76.40  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 75.65     $ 76.30  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     12.7     (0.1 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (5.5 )%      (0.2 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     8.6     11.1

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 446,978 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 346,978 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 gold bullion as measured by the U.S. dollar p.m. LBMA Gold Price. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 446,978 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 496,978 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 gold bullion as measured by the U.S. dollar p.m. LBMA Gold Price.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 12.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 0.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 29, 2018 at $75.64 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 18, 2018 at $64.49 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 9, 2017 at $79.26 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 6, 2017 at $70.47 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 5.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 0.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a greater decrease in the price of spot gold in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 47,828      $ (18,164

Management fee

     67,143        83,084  

Brokerage commissions

     8        10  

Net realized gain (loss)

     1,572,944        (3,423,708

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     1,881,329        3,810,157  

Net income (loss)

   $ 3,502,101      $ 368,285  

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a greater decrease in the price of spot gold in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares UltraShort Silver

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
    Three Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 20,934,105     $ 18,125,235  

NAV end of period

   $ 23,192,780     $ 23,175,549  

Percentage change in NAV

     10.8     27.9

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     616,976       616,976  

Shares outstanding end of period

     666,976       666,976  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     8.1     8.1

Shares created

     200,000       300,000  

Shares redeemed

     150,000       250,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 33.93     $ 29.38  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 34.77     $ 34.75  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     2.5     18.3

Percentage change in benchmark

     (1.5 )%      (8.8 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     14.9     16.5

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 616,976 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 666,976 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 silver bullion as measured by the London Silver Price. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 616,976 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 666,976 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 silver bullion as measured by the London Silver Price.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 2.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 18.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a lesser appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 29, 2018 at $34.77 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 15, 2018 at $30.22 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 9, 2017 at $36.09 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 13, 2017 at $27.71 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 1.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 8.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a lesser decline in the price of spot silver in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 33,075      $ (14,368

Management fee

     51,734        50,752  

Brokerage commissions

     16        19  

Net realized gain (loss)

     334,485        631,092  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     476,790        3,022,758  

Net income (loss)

   $ 844,350      $ 3,639,482  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a lesser decline in the price of spot silver in U.S. dollar terms during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares UltraShort Yen

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 87,308,862     $ 221,231,848  

NAV end of period

   $ 84,457,545     $ 170,316,152  

Percentage change in NAV

     (3.3 )%      (23.0 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     1,299,290       3,049,290  

Shares outstanding end of period

     1,149,290       2,299,290  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (11.5 )%      (24.6 )% 

Shares created

     50,000       —    

Shares redeemed

     200,000       750,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 67.20     $ 72.55  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 73.49     $ 74.07  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     9.4     2.1

Percentage change in benchmark

     (3.9 )%      (1.0 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     6.1     8.0

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 1,299,290 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 1,149,290 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 3,049,290 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 2,299,290 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 9.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 2.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a greater appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 21, 2018 at $73.51 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 2, 2018 at $66.57 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 10, 2017 at $76.41 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 18, 2017 at $68.84 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 3.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 1.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a greater decline in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 151,662      $ (97,161

Management fee

     207,241        457,413  

Net realized gain (loss)

     8,333,424        (16,191,328

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (414,865      19,230,799  

Net income (loss)

   $ 8,070,221      $ 2,942,310  

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a greater decline in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 24,945,408     $ 37,873,983  

NAV end of period

   $ 19,864,692     $ 30,550,943  

Percentage change in NAV

     (20.4 )%      (19.3 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     937,403       1,187,403  

Shares outstanding end of period

     862,403       1,112,403  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (8.0 )%      (6.3 )% 

Shares created

     100,000       50,000  

Shares redeemed

     175,000       125,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 26.61     $ 31.90  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 23.03     $ 27.46  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (13.5 )%      (13.9 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (13.0 )%      (13.6 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     25.1     18.6

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 937,403 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 862,403 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 1,187,403 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 1,112,403 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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, 2018 and 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 13.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 13.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 11, 2018 at $27.34 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 18, 2018 at $21.22 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 13, 2017 at $32.97 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 28, 2017 at $27.30 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 13.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 13.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a lesser decline in prices of the futures contracts that made up the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 2,771      $ (23,141

Management fee

     42,445        70,059  

Brokerage commissions

     3,126        1,409  

Net realized gain (loss)

     247,018        (7,047,660

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (3,079,614      2,246,757  

Net income (loss)

   $ (2,829,825    $ (4,824,044

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a lesser decline in the prices of the futures contracts that made up the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 112,385,324     $ 137,512,969  

NAV end of period

   $ 114,097,930     $ 162,053,094  

Percentage change in NAV

     1.5     17.8

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     2,826,317       2,608,613  

Shares outstanding end of period

     3,751,317       3,796,113  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     32.7     45.5

Shares created

     1,800,000       1,937,500  

Shares redeemed

     875,000       750,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 39.76     $ 52.71  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 30.42     $ 42.69  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (23.5 )%      (19.0 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (23.1 )%      (18.7 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     59.9     56.3

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 2,826,317 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2018 to 3,751,317 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 2,608,613 outstanding Shares at March 31, 2017 to 3,796,113 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 23.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 19.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a greater depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 2, 2018 at $42.48 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 18, 2018 at $25.90 per Share. By comparison, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 13, 2017 at $61.29 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 26, 2017 at $40.75 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 23.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 18.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a greater decline in the prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Three Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (16,991    $ (110,768

Management fee

     222,320        313,196  

Brokerage commissions

     30,172        45,990  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (23,529,528      (33,527,509

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     178,622        6,221,178  

Net income (loss)

   $ (23,367,897    $ (27,417,099

The Fund’s net income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a greater decline in the prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve and a lower Net Asset Value during the three months ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 splits for the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF.

 

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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

ProShares Short Euro

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 7,991,880     $ 15,770,088  

NAV end of period

   $ 8,319,329     $ 10,433,992  

Percentage change in NAV

     4.1     (33.8 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     200,000       350,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     200,000       250,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     0.0     (28.6 )% 

Shares created

     —         —    

Shares redeemed

     —         100,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 39.96     $ 45.06  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 41.60     $ 41.74  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     4.1     (7.4 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (2.7 )%      8.5

Benchmark annualized volatility

     7.7     7.4

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 350,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 250,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the spot price of the euro versus the U.S. dollar.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 4.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 7.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 27, 2018 at $42.00 per Share and reached its low for the period on February 1, 2018 at $38.43 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $45.65 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2017 at $41.66 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 2.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 8.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decrease in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the period ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 8,842      $ (33,276

Management fee

     37,581        70,653  

Brokerage commission

     603        1,103  

Net realized gain (loss)

     64,225        (735,783

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     254,382        (318,403

Net income (loss)

   $ 327,449      $ (1,087,462

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decrease in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 770,163,871     $ 228,075,387  

NAV end of period

   $ 528,238,767     $ 793,060,423  

Percentage change in NAV

     (31.4 )%      247.7

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     6,050,000       5,000,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     41,350,000       9,900,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     583.5     98.0

Shares created

     70,000,000       29,000,000  

Shares redeemed

     34,700,000       24,100,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 127.30     $ 45.62  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 12.77     $ 80.11  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (90.0 )%      75.6

Percentage change in benchmark

     31.6     (49.4 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     156.3     46.3

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from the cumulative effect of the Fund seeking daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, and one-half the inverse (-0.5x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index, effective as of the close of business, February 27, 2018, through the end of the reporting period. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 6,050,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 41,350,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 5,000,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 9,900,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 inverse (-1x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, and to one-half the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark as of the close of business, February 27, 2018, through the end of the reporting period. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 90.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 75.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a rise in prices of the first and second month VIX futures during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 11, 2018 at $138.18 per Share and reached its low for the period on February 5, 2018 at $3.96 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 26, 2017 at $84.17 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 3, 2017 at $49.10 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 31.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 49.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase of the prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (2,395,753    $ (2,272,392

Management fee

     3,614,293        2,260,276  

Brokerage commission

     1,716,061        1,394,810  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,827,776,466      282,816,334  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (39,517,982      4,519,029  

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,869,690,201    $ 285,062,971  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 Share split for the ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF.

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil*

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 524,445,526     $ 933,731,860  

NAV end of period

   $ 455,274,935     $ 958,703,511  

Percentage change in NAV

     (13.2 )%      2.7

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     22,161,317       40,013,933  

Shares outstanding end of period

     13,261,317       64,761,317  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (40.2 )%      61.8

Shares created

     4,300,000       61,200,000  

Shares redeemed

     13,200,000       36,452,616  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 23.66     $ 23.34  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 34.33     $ 14.80  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     45.1     (36.6 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     23.2     (18.5 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     24.2     25.5

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 22,161,317 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 13,261,317 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 40,013,933 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 64,761,317 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 45.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 36.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 29, 2018 at $34.33 per Share and reached its low for the period on February 9, 2018 at $22.60 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 6, 2017 at $23.49 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 21, 2017 at $12.64 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 23.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 18.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 985,223      $ (1,464,427

Management fee

     2,091,357        3,975,239  

Brokerage commission

     45,087        106,267  

Net realized gain (loss)

     151,738,610        (169,015,334

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     25,587,101        (119,075,048

Net income (loss)

   $ 178,310,934      $ (289,554,809

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil.

 

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ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas*

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 63,268,950     $ 43,203,386  

NAV end of period

   $ 25,715,598     $ 43,886,614  

Percentage change in NAV

     (59.4 )%      1.6

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     1,938,434       458,434  

Shares outstanding end of period

     878,150       898,434  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (54.7 )%      96.0

Shares created

     750,000       800,000  

Shares redeemed

     1,810,284       360,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 32.64     $ 94.25  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 29.28     $ 48.85  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (10.3 )%      (48.2 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (2.9 )%      (24.8 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     25.5     37.2

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 1,938,434 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 878,150 outstanding Shares June 30, 2018. 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 Bloomberg Natural Gas SubindexSM. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 458,434 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 898,434 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 SubindexSM.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 10.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 48.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 30, 2018 at $39.11 per Share and reached its low for the period on February 12, 2018 at $25.18 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 17, 2017 at $78.80 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 19, 2017 at $45.10 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 2.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 24.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a lesser decrease in the price of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 29,226      $ (148,175

Management fee

     175,110        207,945  

Brokerage commission

     49,657        47,065  

Net realized gain (loss)

     5,080,743        (19,026,437

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (7,340,216      (2,430,307

Net income (loss)

   $ (2,230,247    $ (21,604,919

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a lesser decrease in the price of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas.

ProShares Ultra Euro

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 9,591,516     $ 11,914,585  

NAV end of period

   $ 8,848,596     $ 12,928,079  

Percentage change in NAV

     (7.7 )%      8.5

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     550,000       850,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     550,000       800,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     0.0     (5.9 )% 

Shares created

     150,000       750,000  

Shares redeemed

     150,000       800,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 17.44     $ 14.02  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 16.09     $ 16.16  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (7.7 )%      15.3

Percentage change in benchmark

     (2.7 )%      8.5

Benchmark annualized volatility

     7.7     7.4

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 was offset by a decrease from 850,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 800,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 7.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 15.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on February 1, 2018 at $18.89 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 27, 2018 at $15.76 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 29, 2017 at $16.22 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 3, 2017 at $13.68 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 2.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 8.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 4,823      $ (24,795

Management fee

     44,932        64,547  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (309,512      1,406,656  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (435,638      884,459  

Net income (loss)

   $ (740,327    $ 2,266,320  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decrease in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares Ultra Gold

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 93,708,748     $ 92,127,200  

NAV end of period

   $ 82,112,586     $ 88,717,834  

Percentage change in NAV

     (12.4 )%      (3.7 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     2,350,000       2,800,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     2,250,000       2,350,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (4.3 )%      (16.1 )% 

Shares created

     300,000       350,000  

Shares redeemed

     400,000       800,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 39.88     $ 32.90  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 36.49     $ 37.75  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (8.5 )%      14.7

Percentage change in benchmark

     (3.1 )%      8.4

Benchmark annualized volatility

     9.1     12.3

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 2,350,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 2,250,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 gold bullion as measured by the U.S. dollar p.m. LBMA Gold Price. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 2,800,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 2,350,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 gold bullion as measured by the U.S. dollar p.m. LBMA Gold Price.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 8.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 14.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 25, 2018 at $43.77 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $36.49 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 6, 2017 at $41.06 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 3, 2017 at $33.18 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 3.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 8.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decrease in the price of spot gold in U.S. dollar terms during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 261,930      $ (167,651

Management fee

     442,935        467,757  

Brokerage commission

     28        29  

Net realized gain (loss)

     2,948,113        17,900,379  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (10,811,316      (3,440,604

Net income (loss)

   $ (7,601,273    $ 14,292,124  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to decrease in the price of spot gold in U.S. dollar terms during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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ProShares Ultra Silver

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 258,244,696     $ 275,779,940  

NAV end of period

   $ 208,483,138     $ 245,798,564  

Percentage change in NAV

     (19.3 )%      (10.9 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     7,696,526       8,246,526  

Shares outstanding end of period

     7,096,526       7,396,526  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (7.8 )%      (10.3 )% 

Shares created

     500,000       650,000  

Shares redeemed

     1,100,000       1,500,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 33.55     $ 33.44  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 29.38     $ 33.23  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (12.4 )%      (0.6 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (5.0 )%      1.4

Benchmark annualized volatility

     13.7     17.9

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 7,696,526 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 7,096,526 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 silver bullion as measured by the London Silver Price. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 8,246,526 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 7,396,526 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 silver bullion as measured by the London Silver Price.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 12.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 0.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a greater depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 25, 2018 at $36.06 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $29.38 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 13, 2017 at $42.76 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 3, 2017 at $32.23 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 5.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 1.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the price of spot silver in U.S. dollar terms during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 600,819      $ (474,656

Management fee

     1,101,124        1,358,786  

Brokerage commission

     31        39  

Net realized gain (loss)

     7,174,134        19,262,944  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (35,858,622      (14,398,126

Net income (loss)

   $ (28,083,669    $ 4,390,162  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decline in the price of spot silver in U.S. dollar terms during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 394,035,141     $ 515,758,754  

NAV end of period

   $ 359,311,519     $ 378,714,636  

Percentage change in NAV

     (8.8 )%      (26.6 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     38,127,238       2,965,383  

Shares outstanding end of period

     29,327,238       9,631,952  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (23.1 )%      224.8

Shares created

     86,200,000       17,785,000  

Shares redeemed

     95,000,000       11,118,431  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 10.33     $ 173.93  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 12.25     $ 39.32  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     18.6     (77.4 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     31.6     (49.4 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     156.3     46.3

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 38,127,238 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 29,327,238 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, and one and one-half times (1.5x) of the daily performance of the S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index, effective as of the close of business, February 27, 2018, through the end of the reporting period. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 2,965,383 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 9,631,952 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 2x of the daily performance of its benchmark prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, and to 1.5x of the daily performance of its benchmark as of the close of business, February 27, 2018, through the end of the reporting period. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 18.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 77.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an increase in prices of the first and second month VIX futures during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on February 5, 2018 at $41.16 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 11, 2018 at $8.68 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $147.20 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 26, 2017 at $35.93 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 31.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 49.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (2,150,142    $ (2,541,734

Management fee

     1,847,115        1,839,772  

Brokerage commission

     1,542,921        1,668,516  

Net realized gain (loss)

     260,784,945        (519,524,922

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     74,541,294        1,737,284  

Net income (loss)

   $ 333,176,097      $ (520,329,372

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

* 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 splits for the ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF.

ProShares Ultra Yen

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 2,864,269     $ 5,540,957  

NAV end of period

   $ 2,892,468     $ 5,866,403  

Percentage change in NAV

     1.0     5.9

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     49,970       99,970  

Shares outstanding end of period

     49,970       99,970  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     0.0     0.0

Shares created

     —         —    

Shares redeemed

     —         —    

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 57.32     $ 55.43  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 57.88     $ 58.68  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     1.0     5.9

Percentage change in benchmark

     1.8     3.9

Benchmark annualized volatility

     7.2     9.0

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from December 31, 2016 to June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 1.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 5.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a lesser appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on March 23, 2018 at $65.62 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 5, 2018 at $56.85 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 18, 2017 at $63.59 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 3, 2017 at $54.62 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 1.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 3.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a lesser rise in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (5,596    $ (16,783

Management fee

     14,332        27,969  

Net realized gain (loss)

     22,846        342,551  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     10,949        (322

Net income (loss)

   $ 28,199      $ 325,446  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a lesser rise in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the year ended June 30, 2018.

 

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ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

Since the Fund commenced operations on March 24, 2017, the Fund’s results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2017 may not be meaningful.

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the period ended June 30, 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    March 24, 2017
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 11,335,483     $ 200  

NAV end of period

   $ 40,809,111     $ 20,499,886  

Percentage change in NAV

     260.0     —   NM  

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     300,008       8  

Shares outstanding end of period

     650,000       1,050,008  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     116.7     —   NM  

Shares created

     600,000       1,150,008  

Shares redeemed

     250,008       100,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 37.78     $ 25.00  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 62.78     $ 19.52  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     66.2     (21.9 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     23.2     (5.6 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     24.2     27.1

NM – Not Meaningful

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 300,008 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 650,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 three times (3x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. By comparison, during the period ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 8 outstanding Shares at March 24, 2017 to 1,050,008 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 three times (3x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and period ended June 30, 2017 the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 3x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 66.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 21.9% for the period ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 21, 2018 at $63.31 per Share and reached its low for the period on February 9, 2018 at $34.95 per Share. By comparison, during the period ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on April 11, 2017 at $34.26 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 21, 2017 at $15.44 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 23.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 5.6% for the period ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and period ended June 30, 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30,
2018
     March 24, 2017
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (96,066    $ (42,817

Management fee

     55,692        –    

Brokerage commission

     19,473        11,274  

Offering costs

     52,846        39,845  

Limitation by Sponsor

     (26,957      (8,302

Net realized gain (loss)

     3,361,776        (1,833,835

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     8,487,486        578,453  

Net income (loss)

   $ 11,753,196      $ (1,298,199

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the period ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the year ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF*

Since the Fund commenced operations on March 24, 2017, the Fund’s results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2017 may not be meaningful.

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and period ended June 30, 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    March 24, 2017
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 21,161,176     $ 200  

NAV end of period

   $ 21,723,197     $ 5,292,315  

Percentage change in NAV

     2.7     NM  

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     500,002       2  

Shares outstanding end of period

     1,124,906       50,002  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     125.0     NM  

Shares created

     1,287,500       87,502  

Shares redeemed

     662,596       37,500  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 42.32     $ 100.00  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 19.31     $ 105.84  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (54.4 )%      5.8

Percentage change in benchmark

     23.2     (5.6 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     24.2     27.1

NM – Not Meaningful

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 500,002 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 1,124,906 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 three times the inverse (-3x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. By comparison, during the period ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 2 outstanding Shares at March 24, 2017 to 50,002 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 three times the inverse (-3x) of the daily performance of the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and period ended June 30, 2017 the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 to 3x of the inverse of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 54.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 5.8% for the period ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on February 9, 2018 at $43.71 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $19.31 per Share. By comparison, during the period ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 21, 2017 at $135.52 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 11, 2017 at $71.64 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 23.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 5.6% for the period ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and period ended June 30, 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     March 24, 2017
(Commencement
of Operations)
through
June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (132,669    $ (25,630

Management fee

     55,810        —    

Brokerage commission

     30,505        7,901  

Offering costs

     52,797        39,845  

Limitation by Sponsor

     (176      (22,116

Net realized gain (loss)

     (11,469,115      1,772,343  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (2,454,299      (245,274

Net income (loss)

   $ (14,056,083    $ 1,501,439  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the period ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the year ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 splits for the ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF.

 

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ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 13,702,102     $ 16,613,473  

NAV end of period

   $ 7,577,764     $ 11,974,974  

Percentage change in NAV

     (44.7 )%      (27.9 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     300,000       300,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     150,000       250,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (50.0 )%      (16.7 )% 

Shares created

     —         —    

Shares redeemed

     150,000       50,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 45.67     $ 55.38  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 50.52     $ 47.90  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     10.6     (13.5 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (5.1 )%      6.5

Benchmark annualized volatility

     8.4     7.6

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 300,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 150,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 300,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 250,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 10.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 13.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 27, 2018 at $51.44 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 26, 2018 at $42.30 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $55.24 per Share and reached its low for the period on March 20, 2017 at $47.67 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 5.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 6.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the value of the Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 4,885      $ (38,855

Management fee

     36,668        69,846  

Brokerage commission

     2,710        4,533  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (704,868      (467,406

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     1,286,278        (1,639,793

Net income (loss)

   $ 586,295      $ (2,146,054

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decline in the value of the Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil*

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 225,843,284     $ 200,958,303  

NAV end of period

   $ 177,512,584     $ 121,175,298  

Percentage change in NAV

     (21.4 )%      (39.7 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     9,289,884       6,339,884  

Shares outstanding end of period

     11,889,884       2,789,884  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     28.0     (56.0 )% 

Shares created

     8,700,000       5,300,000  

Shares redeemed

     6,100,000       8,850,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 24.31     $ 31.70  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 14.93     $ 43.43  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (38.6 )%      37.0

Percentage change in benchmark

     23.2     (18.5 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     24.2     25.5

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. The decrease in the Fund’s NAV was offset by an increase from 9,289,884 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 11,889,884 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 6,339,884 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 2,789,884 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 37.0% the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on February 9, 2018 at $24.98 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2018 at $14.93 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 21, 2017 at $51.13 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 6, 2017 at $31.36 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 23.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to benchmark’s decline of 18.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 532,980      $ (411,094

Management fee

     957,534        917,856  

Brokerage commission

     28,502        32,780  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (75,759,313      59,224,854  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (6,331,310      25,048,184  

Net income (loss)

   $ (81,557,643    $ 83,861,944  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in the price of WTI Crude Oil during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

* 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 Share splits for the ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil.

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 6,902,743     $ 4,038,794  

NAV end of period

   $ 6,746,849     $ 7,455,967  

Percentage change in NAV

     (2.3 )%      84.6

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     174,832       174,832  

Shares outstanding end of period

     174,832       224,832  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     0.0     28.6

Shares created

     350,000       150,000  

Shares redeemed

     350,000       100,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 39.48     $ 23.10  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 38.59     $ 33.16  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (2.3 )%      43.5

Percentage change in benchmark

     (2.9 )%      (24.8 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     25.5     37.2

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 SubindexSM. There was no net change in the Fund’s outstanding Shares from December 31, 2017 to June 30, 2018. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 174,832 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 224,832 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 SubindexSM.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 2.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 43.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a depreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months June 30, 2018.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on February 12, 2018 at $47.52 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 30, 2018 at $31.76 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on February 22, 2017 at $39.72 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 26, 2017 at $25.38 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 2.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 24.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a lesser decrease in the price of Henry Hub Natural Gas during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (12,151    $ (30,975

Management fee

     29,447        33,091  

Brokerage commission

     13,771        12,357  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (12,513      1,907,361  

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     1,103,510        215,045  

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,078,846      $ 2,091,431  

The Fund’s net income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a lesser decrease in the price of Henry Hub Natural Gas, during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 202,548,197     $ 349,392,650  

NAV end of period

   $ 177,734,262     $ 237,012,906  

Percentage change in NAV

     (12.3 )%      (32.2 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     9,550,000       12,900,000  

Shares outstanding end of period

     7,800,000       10,250,000  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (18.3 )%      (20.5 )% 

Shares created

     1,000,000       450,000  

Shares redeemed

     2,750,000       3,100,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 21.21     $ 27.08  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 22.79     $ 23.12  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     7.4     (14.6 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (2.7 )%      8.5

Benchmark annualized volatility

     7.7     7.4

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 9,550,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 7,800,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 12,900,000 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 10,250,000 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 euro versus the U.S. dollar.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 7.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 14.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on May 29, 2018 at $23.27 per Share and reached its low for the period on February 1, 2018 at $19.53 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $27.74 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 29, 2017 at $23.04 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 2.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 8.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 490,576      $ (484,494

Management fee

     910,637        1,377,577  

Net realized gain (loss)

     4,011,223        (20,831,517

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     9,772,114        (22,363,154

Net income (loss)

   $ 14,273,913      $ (43,679,165

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decline in the value of the euro versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares UltraShort Gold

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 31,497,410     $ 63,653,647  

NAV end of period

   $ 26,248,001     $ 37,919,363  

Percentage change in NAV

     (16.7 )%      (40.4 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     446,978       696,978  

Shares outstanding end of period

     346,978       496,978  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (22.4 )%      (28.7 )% 

Shares created

     250,000       250,000  

Shares redeemed

     350,000       450,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 70.47     $ 91.33  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 75.65     $ 76.30  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     7.4     (16.5 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (3.1 )%      8.4

Benchmark annualized volatility

     9.1     12.3

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 446,978 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 346,978 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 gold bullion as measured by the U.S. dollar p.m. LBMA Gold Price. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 696,978 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 496,978 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 gold bullion as measured by the U.S. dollar p.m. LBMA Gold Price.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 7.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 16.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 29, 2018 at $75.64 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 25, 2018 at $64.00 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $90.53 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 6, 2017 at $70.47 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 3.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 8.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decrease in the price of spot gold in U.S. dollar terms during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 70,206      $ (65,041

Management fee

     134,889        181,359  

Brokerage commission

     28        29  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,696,803      (8,295,869

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     3,789,437        (400,322

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,162,840      $ (8,761,232

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decrease in the price of spot gold in U.S. dollar terms during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

ProShares UltraShort Silver

Fund Performance

The following table provides summary performance information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 14,806,259     $ 23,017,656  

NAV end of period

   $ 23,192,780     $ 23,175,549  

Percentage change in NAV

     56.6     0.7

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     466,976       616,976  

Shares outstanding end of period

     666,976       666,976  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     42.8     8.1

Shares created

     650,000       500,000  

Shares redeemed

     450,000       450,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 31.71     $ 37.31  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 34.77     $ 34.75  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     9.7     (6.9 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     (5.0 )%      1.4

Benchmark annualized volatility

     13.7     17.9

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from an increase from 466,976 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 666,976 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 silver bullion as measured by the London Silver Price. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the increase in the Fund’s NAV resulted from an increase from 616,976 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 666,976 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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 silver bullion as measured by the London Silver Price.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 9.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 6.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on June 29, 2018 at $34.77 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 25, 2018 at $29.38 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $38.64 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 13, 2017 at $27.71 per Share.

The benchmark’s decline of 5.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 1.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a decline in the price of spot silver in U.S. dollar terms during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 46,262      $ (37,928

Management fee

     97,129        96,805  

Brokerage commission

     26        29  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,264,388      (2,226,293

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     3,182,840        1,139,511  

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,964,714      $ (1,124,710

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a decline in the price of spot silver in U.S. dollar terms during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 131,077,453     $ 276,781,747  

NAV end of period

   $ 84,457,545     $ 170,316,152  

Percentage change in NAV

     (35.6 )%      (38.5 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     1,749,290       3,449,290  

Shares outstanding end of period

     1,149,290       2,299,290  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (34.3 )%      (33.3 )% 

Shares created

     100,000       750,000  

Shares redeemed

     700,000       1,900,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 74.93     $ 80.24  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 73.49     $ 74.07  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     (1.9 )%      (7.7 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     1.8     3.9

Benchmark annualized volatility

     7.2     9.0

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 1,749,290 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 1,149,290 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted primarily from a decrease from 3,449,290 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 2,299,290 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017. 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.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, 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 1.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 7.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a lesser depreciation in the value of the assets held by the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 5, 2018 at $75.55 per Share and reached its low for the period on March 23, 2018 at $65.08 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $81.40 per Share and reached its low for the period on April 18, 2017 at $68.84 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 1.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s rise of 3.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a lesser rise in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 233,063      $ (408,905

Management fee

     438,360        1,092,436  

Net realized gain (loss)

     (2,918,976      (16,463,982

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     (818,709      (7,411,050

Net income (loss)

   $ (3,504,622    $ (24,283,937

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a lesser rise in the value of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 26,347,948     $ 45,818,914  

NAV end of period

   $ 19,864,692     $ 30,550,943  

Percentage change in NAV

     (24.6 )%      (33.3 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     1,237,403       1,087,403  

Shares outstanding end of period

     862,403       1,112,403  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (30.3 )%      2.3

Shares created

     650,000       175,000  

Shares redeemed

     1,025,000       150,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 21.29     $ 42.14  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 23.03     $ 27.46  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     8.2     (34.8 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     9.1     (34.4 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     48.8     18.1

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 1,237,403 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 862,403 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 1,087,403 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 1,112,403 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 8.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 34.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily due to an appreciation in the value of the assets of the Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on February 5, 2018 at $27.85 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 12, 2018 at $19.98 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $40.96 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 28, 2017 at $27.30 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 9.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 34.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a rise in prices of the futures contracts that made up the S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures Index during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (1,716    $ (67,708

Management fee

     97,404        155,244  

Brokerage commission

     14,358        5,051  

Net realized gain (loss)

     3,967,454        (15,215,578

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     1,836,853        (1,017,185

Net income (loss)

   $ 5,802,591      $ (16,300,471

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a rise in futures prices during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

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, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

NAV beginning of period

   $ 137,741,560     $ 174,160,146  

NAV end of period

   $ 114,097,930     $ 162,053,094  

Percentage change in NAV

     (17.2 )%      (7.0 )% 

Shares outstanding beginning of period

     5,901,317       2,052,363  

Shares outstanding end of period

     3,751,317       3,796,113  

Percentage change in shares outstanding

     (36.4 )%      85.0

Shares created

     3,675,000       3,018,750  

Shares redeemed

     5,825,000       1,275,000  

Per share NAV beginning of period

   $ 23.34     $ 84.86  

Per share NAV end of period

   $ 30.42     $ 42.69  

Percentage change in per share NAV

     30.3     (49.7 )% 

Percentage change in benchmark

     31.6     (49.4 )% 

Benchmark annualized volatility

     156.3     46.3

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted from a decrease from 5,901,317 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2017 to 3,751,317 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2018. 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 Short-Term Futures Index. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the decrease in the Fund’s NAV resulted 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 2,052,363 outstanding Shares at December 31, 2016 to 3,796,113 outstanding Shares at June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Fund’s daily performance had a statistical correlation over 0.99 of the daily performance of its benchmark. The Fund’s per Share NAV increase of 30.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the Fund’s per Share NAV decrease of 49.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was primarily due to a rise in prices of the first and second month VIX futures during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on February 5, 2018 at $54.20 per Share and reached its low for the period on January 11, 2018 at $21.43 per Share. By comparison, during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Fund’s per Share NAV reached its high for the period on January 3, 2017 at $78.33 per Share and reached its low for the period on June 26, 2017 at $40.75 per Share.

The benchmark’s rise of 31.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the benchmark’s decline of 49.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2017, can be attributed to a rise in prices of the near-term futures contracts on the VIX futures curve during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net Income/Loss

The following table provides summary income information for the Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2018
     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2017
 

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (64,417    $ (294,989

Management fee

     474,707        622,968  

Brokerage commission

     101,471        79,244  

Net realized gain (loss)

     53,745,459        (98,756,862

Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     14,198,503        (637,918

Net income (loss)

   $ 67,879,545      $ (99,689,769

The Fund’s net income increased for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to a rise in the futures prices and benchmark volatility during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

*

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 the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF.

 

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Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Quantitative Disclosure

Exchange Rate Sensitivity, Equity Market Volatility Sensitivity, and Commodity Price Sensitivity

Each of the Funds is exposed to certain risks pertaining to the use of Financial Instruments. Each of the Currency Funds is exposed to exchange rate risk through its holdings of Financial Instruments. Each of the VIX Funds is exposed to equity market volatility risk through its holdings of Financial Instruments. Each of the Commodity Funds and Commodity Index Funds is exposed to commodity price risk through its holdings of Financial Instruments.

The tables below provide information about each of the Currency Funds’ Financial Instruments, VIX Funds’ Financial Instruments, and Commodity Funds’ and the Commodity Index Funds’ Financial Instruments. As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, each of the Funds’ positions were as follows:

ProShares Short Euro:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Short Euro Fund was exposed to inverse exchange rate price risk through its holdings of Euro/USD foreign currency futures contracts. The following table provides information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to exchange rate price risk.

 

    

Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018

               

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Euro Fx Currency Futures (CME)

   Short    September 2018      57      $ 1.1737        125,000      $ (8,362,256

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Euro Fx Currency Futures (CME)

   Short    September 2017      73      $ 1.1467        125,000      $ (10,463,638

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the price of the futures contract. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $1.00 of short exposure to the euro for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the appreciation or depreciation of the euro and multiplying by negative one. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day.

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF Fund was exposed to inverse equity market volatility risk through its holding of VIX futures contracts. The following table provides information about the Fund’s positions in VIX futures contracts as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to equity market volatility risk.

 

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          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Short    July 2018      9,451      $ 16.03        1,000      $ (151,452,275

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Short    August 2018      6,868        16.38        1,000        (112,463,500

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Short    July 2017      36,797      $ 12.33        1,000      $ (453,523,025

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Short    August 2017      26,760        12.68        1,000        (339,183,000

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the price of the futures contract. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. Prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, the Fund generally attempted to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $1.00 of short exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. As of close of business on February 27, 2018, the Fund will generally attempt to adjust its position in Financial Statements each day to have $0.50 of short exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by negative one-half. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day.

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil Fund was exposed to commodity price risk through its holding of Crude Oil futures contracts and its holding of swap agreements linked to the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX)

   Long    September 2018      2,687      $ 72.46        1,000      $ 194,700,020  

 

     Swap Agreements as of June 30, 2018                

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
     Index Close      Notional Amount
at Value
 

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Citibank N.A.      Long      $ 107.5777      $ 226,255,400  

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Goldman Sachs International      Long        107.5777        189,842,536  

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   RBC, N.A.      Long        107.5777        21,173,182  

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Societe Generale S.A.      Long        107.5777        80,696,770  

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   UBS AG      Long        107.5777        197,792,801  

 

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          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX)

   Long    September 2017      8,449      $ 46.29        1,000      $ 391,104,210  

 

     Swap Agreements as of June 30, 2017                

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
     Index
Close
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Citibank N.A.      Long      $ 68.6588      $ 530,103,536  

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Goldman Sachs International      Long        68.6588        440,733,506  

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Societe Generale S.A.      Long        68.6588        128,321,260  

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   UBS AG      Long        68.6588        427,123,990  

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The June 30, 2018 and 2017 swap notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of units times the closing level of the Index. These notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the price of the futures contract or the level of the Index, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas Fund was exposed to commodity price risk through its holding of Natural Gas futures contracts. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Natural Gas (NYMEX)

   Long    September
2018
     1,773      $ 2.90        10,000      $ 51,434,730  

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Natural Gas (NYMEX)

   Long    September
2017
     2,896      $ 3.03        10,000      $ 87,777,760  

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the price of the futures contract, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day.

 

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ProShares Ultra Euro:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Ultra Euro Fund was exposed to exchange rate price risk through its holdings of EUR/USD foreign currency forward contracts. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to exchange rate price risk.

 

    

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts as of June 30, 2018

              

Reference Currency

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Settlement
Date
     Euro     Forward
Rate
     Market
Value USD
 

Euro

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      07/13/18        7,275,525       1.1686      $ 8,501,968  

Euro

   UBS AG    Long      07/13/18        8,350,300       1.1686        9,757,919  

Euro

   UBS AG    Short      07/13/18        (487,200     1.1686        (569,328

 

     Foreign Currency Forward Contracts as of June 30, 2017         

Reference Currency

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Settlement
Date
     Euro     Forward
Rate
     Market Value
USD
 

Euro

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      07/07/17        14,796,725       1.1422      $ 16,900,325  

Euro

   UBS AG    Long      07/07/17        9,722,000       1.1422        11,104,144  

Euro

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      07/07/17        (429,500     1.1422        (490,561

Euro

   UBS AG    Short      07/07/17        (1,459,900     1.1422        (1,667,449

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 USD market value equals the number of euros multiplied by the forward rate.

These notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the forward price. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of exposure to the euro for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the appreciation or depreciation of the euro and multiplying by two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. Counterparty risk related to foreign currency forward contracts 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares Ultra Gold:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Ultra Gold Fund was exposed to commodity price risk through its holding of Gold futures contracts and Gold forward agreements. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

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          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Gold Futures (COMEX)

   Long    August
2018
     2      $ 1,254.50        100      $ 250,900  

 

    

Forward Agreements as of June 30, 2018

        

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Valuation
Price
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Citibank N.A.    Long    $ 1,251.25      $ 59,059,000  

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      1,251.22        46,820,652  

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Societe Generale S.A.    Long      1,251.22        16,265,860  

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   UBS AG    Long      1,251.19        41,789,746  

 

            Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
     Expiration      Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Gold Futures (COMEX)

     Long       
August
2017
 
 
     2      $ 1,242.30        100      $ 248,460  

 

     Forward Agreements as of June 30, 2017         

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Valuation
Price
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Citibank N.A.    Long    $ 1,242.53      $ 60,635,464  

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      1,242.52        46,619,350  

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Societe Generale S.A.    Long      1,242.52        22,365,360  

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   UBS AG    Long      1,242.52        47,588,516  

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The June 30, 2018 and 2017 forward notional values equal units multiplied by the forward price. These notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the price of the futures contract or forward price, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. Counterparty risk related to the forward agreements 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares Ultra Silver:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Ultra Silver Fund was exposed to commodity price risk through its holding of Silver futures contracts and Silver forward agreements. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

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          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Silver Futures (COMEX)

   Long    September
2018
     2      $ 16.20        5,000      $ 161,980  

 

    

Forward Agreements as of June 30, 2018

        

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Valuation
Price
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Citibank, N.A.    Long    $ 16.0407      $ 141,190,241  

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      16.0407        112,778,954  

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Societe Generale S.A.    Long      16.0406        52,677,330  

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   UBS AG    Long      16.0407        110,119,406  

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional
Amount at
Value
 

Silver Futures (COMEX)

   Long    September
2017
     2      $ 16.63        5,000      $ 166,270  

 

    

Forward Agreements as of June 30, 2017

        

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Valuation
Price
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Citibank, N.A.    Long    $ 16.4740      $ 174,855,036  

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      16.4738        127,026,177  

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Societe Generale S.A.    Long      16.4738        62,336,859  

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   UBS AG    Long      16.4739        127,194,982  

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The June 30, 2018 and 2017 forward notional values equal units multiplied by the forward price. These notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the price of the futures contract or forward price, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. Counterparty risk related to the forward agreements 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF Fund was exposed to equity market volatility risk through its holding of VIX futures contracts and its holding of swap agreement linked to VIX futures contracts. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to equity market volatility risk.

 

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          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    July 2018      15,203      $ 16.03        1,000      $ 243,628,075  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    August 2018      11,063        16.38        1,000        181,156,625  

 

     Swap Agreements as of June 30, 2018         

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Index
Close
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Index

   Deutsche Bank AG    Long    $ 54.4300      $ 18,250,660  

iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      36.8671        95,963,878  

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017         

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    July
2017
     35,168      $ 12.33        1,000      $ 433,445,600  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    August
2017
     25,576        12.68        1,000        324,175,800  

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The June 30, 2018 swap notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of units times the closing level of the Index. These notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the price of the futures contract or the level of the Index, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. Prior to the close of business on February 27, 2018, the Fund generally attempted to adjust its positions in Financial instruments each day to have $2.00 of exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. As of the close of business on February 27, 2018, the Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $1.50 of exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by one and one-half. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares Ultra Yen:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares Ultra Yen Fund was exposed to exchange rate price risk through its holdings of Yen/USD foreign currency forward contracts. The following table provides information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to exchange rate price risk.

 

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts as of June 30, 2018

Reference Currency

  

Counterparty

  

Long or Short

  

Settlement
Date

  

Yen

  

Forward
Rate

  

Market
Value USD

Yen

   Goldman Sachs International    Long    07/13/18    324,525,000    0.009037    $2,932,713

Yen

   UBS AG    Long    07/13/18    325,871,400    0.009037    2,944,880

Yen

   Goldman Sachs International    Short    07/13/18    (2,934,400)    0.009037    (26,517)

Yen

   UBS AG    Short    07/13/18    (7,607,800)    0.009037    (68,752)

 

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Foreign Currency Forward Contracts as of June 30, 2017

Reference Currency

  

Counterparty

  

Long or Short

  

Settlement
Date

  

Yen

  

Forward
Rate

  

Market
Value USD

Yen

   Goldman Sachs International    Long    07/07/17    759,505,400    0.008891    $6,752,589

Yen

   UBS AG    Long    07/07/17    607,794,000    0.008891    5,403,758

Yen

   Goldman Sachs International    Short    07/07/17    (32,285,500)    0.008891    (287,043)

Yen

   UBS AG    Short    07/07/17    (15,379,200)    0.008891    (136,733)

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 USD market values equal the number of yen multiplied by the forward rate. These notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the forward price. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of exposure to the yen for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the appreciation or depreciation of the yen and multiplying by two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. Counterparty risk related to foreign currency forward contracts 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF was exposed to commodity price risk through its holding of Crude Oil futures contracts linked to the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. The following table provides information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

            Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
     Expiration      Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX)

     Long       
September
2018
 
 
     1,690      $ 72.46        1,000      $ 122,457,400  

 

            Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
     Expiration      Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX)

     Long       
September
2017
 
 
     1,329      $ 46.29        1,000      $ 61,519,410  

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 futures notional amount is calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The notional amount will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the price of the futures contract, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional amount, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $3.00 of exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by three. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than one day.

 

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ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF was exposed to inverse commodity price risk through its holding of Crude Oil futures contracts linked to the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. The following table provides information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX)

   Short    September 2018      899      $ 72.46        1,000      $ (65,141,540

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX)

   Short    September 2017      343      $ 46.29        1,000      $ (15,877,470

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short futures notional amount is calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The short notional amount will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the price of the futures contract, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional amount, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $3.00 of short exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by three. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than one day.

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar Fund was exposed to inverse exchange rate price risk through its holdings of AUD/USD foreign currency futures contracts. The following table provides information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to exchange rate price risk.

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Australian Dollar Fx Currency Futures (CME)

   Short    September 2018      205      $ 73.98        1,000      $ (15,165,900

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Australian Dollar Fx Currency Futures (CME)

   Short    September 2017      312      $ 76.75        1,000      $ (23,946,000

 

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The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the price of the futures contract. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of short exposure to the Australian dollar for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the appreciation or depreciation of the Australian dollar and multiplying by negative two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day.

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil Fund was exposed to inverse commodity price risk through its holding of Crude Oil futures contracts and its holding of swap agreements linked to the Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil SubindexSM. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX)

   Short    September 2018      1,028      $ 72.46        1,000      $ (74,488,880

 

    

Swap Agreements as of June 30, 2018

        

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Index Close      Notional Amount
at Value
 

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Citibank N.A.    Short    $ 107.5777      $ (91,601,590

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      107.5777        (62,787,144

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   RBC, N.A.    Short      107.5777        (25,944,244

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Societe Generale S.A.    Short      107.5777        (32,467,552

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   UBS AG    Short      107.5777        (67,673,814

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX)

   Short    September 2017      1,018      $ 46.29        1,000      $ (47,123,220

 

    

Swap Agreements as of June 30, 2017

        

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Index
Close
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Citibank N.A.    Short    $ 68.6588      $ (78,374,318

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      68.6588        (48,374,448

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   Societe Generale S.A.    Short      68.6588        (11,656,686

Bloomberg WTI Crude Oil Subindex

   UBS AG    Short      68.6588        (56,894,461

 

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The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short swap notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of units times the closing level of the Index. These short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the price of the futures contract or the level of the Index, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of short exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by negative two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas Fund was exposed to inverse commodity price risk through its holding of Natural Gas futures contracts. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Natural Gas (NYMEX)

   Short    September 2018      465      $ 2.90        10,000      $ (13,489,650

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Natural Gas (NYMEX)

   Short    September 2017      492      $ 3.03        10,000      $ (14,912,520

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of Contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the price of the futures contract, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of short exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by negative two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day.

ProShares UltraShort Euro:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraShort Euro Fund was exposed to inverse exchange rate price risk through its holdings of Euro/USD foreign currency forward contracts. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to exchange rate price risk.

 

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Foreign Currency Forward Contracts as of June 30, 2018

              

Reference

Currency

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Settlement
Date
     Euro     Forward
Rate
     Market Value
USD
 

Euro

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      07/13/18        13,852,100       1.1686      $ 16,187,163  

Euro

   UBS AG    Long      07/13/18        33,390,600       1.1686        39,019,289  

Euro

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      07/13/18        (161,505,525     1.1686        (188,730,681

Euro

   UBS AG    Short      07/13/18        (190,156,800     1.1686        (222,211,731

 

    

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts as of June 30, 2017

              

Reference

Currency

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Settlement
Date
     Euro     Forward
Rate
     Market Value
USD
 

Euro

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      07/07/17        50,410,500       1.1422      $ 57,577,190  

Euro

   UBS AG    Long      07/07/17        10,265,000       1.1422        11,724,340  

Euro

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      07/07/17        (259,346,725     1.1422        (296,217,173

Euro

   UBS AG    Short      07/07/17        (216,746,100     1.1422        (247,560,161

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 USD market values equal the number of euros multiplied by the forward rate. These short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the forward price. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of short exposure to the euro for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the appreciation or depreciation of the euro and multiplying by negative two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. Counterparty risk related to foreign currency forward contracts 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares UltraShort Gold:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraShort Gold Fund was exposed to inverse commodity price risk through its holding of Gold futures contracts and Gold forward agreements. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Gold Futures (COMEX)

   Short    August 2018      2      $ 1,254.50        100      $ (250,900

 

    

Forward Agreements as of June 30, 2018

        

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Valuation
Price
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Citibank N.A.    Short    $ 1,251.25      $ (17,892,875

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      1,251.22        (15,637,748

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Societe Generale S.A.    Short      1,251.22        (6,005,856

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   UBS AG    Short      1,251.19        (12,699,579

 

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          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017         

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Gold Futures (COMEX)

   Short    August 2017      2      $ 1,242.30        100      $ 248,460  

 

     Forward Agreements as of June 30, 2017         

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long
or
Short
   Valuation
Price
     Notional
Amount at
Value
 

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Citibank N.A.    Short    $ 1,242.53      $ (25,596,118

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      1,242.52        (20,623,347

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   Societe Generale S.A.    Short      1,242.52        (5,964,096

0.995 Fine Troy Ounce Gold

   UBS AG    Short      1,242.52        (23,421,502

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short forward notional values equal units multiplied by the forward price. These short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the price of the futures contract or forward price, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of short exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by negative two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. Counterparty risk related to the forward agreements 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares UltraShort Silver:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraShort Silver Fund was exposed to inverse commodity price risk through its holding of Silver futures contracts and Silver forward agreements. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to commodity price risk.

 

          Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018                

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Silver Futures (COMEX)

   Short    September 2018      2      $ 16.20        5,000      $ (161,980

 

     Forward Agreements as of June 30, 2018         

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Valuation
Price
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Citibank, N.A.    Short    $ 16.0407      $ (17,532,485

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      16.0407        (13,658,656

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Societe Generale S.A.    Short      16.0406        (2,502,334

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   UBS AG    Short      16.0407        (12,527,787

 

    

Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017

                      

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

Silver Futures (COMEX)

   Short    September 2017      2      $ 16.63        5,000      $ (166,270

 

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Forward Agreements as of June 30, 2017

        

Reference Index

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Valuation
Price
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Citibank, N.A.    Short    $ 16.4740      $ (17,577,758

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      16.4738        (10,123,150

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   Societe Generale S.A.    Short      16.4738        (2,569,913

0.999 Fine Troy Ounce Silver

   UBS AG    Short      16.4739        (15,913,787

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The June 30, 2018 and 2017 short forward notional values equal units multiplied by the forward price. These short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the price of the futures contract or forward price, as applicable. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of short exposure to the Index for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index and multiplying by negative two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. Counterparty risk related to the forward agreements 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares UltraShort Yen:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares UltraShort Yen Fund was exposed to inverse exchange rate price risk through its holdings of Yen/USD foreign currency forward contracts. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these Financial Instruments as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to exchange rate price risk.

 

     Foreign Currency Forward Contracts as of June 30, 2018               

Reference Currency

   Counterparty    Long or
Short
   Settlement
Date
     Yen     Forward
Rate
     Market Value
USD
 

Yen

   Goldman Sachs International    Long      07/13/18        194,370,200       0.009037      $ 1,756,512  

Yen

   UBS AG    Long      07/13/18        1,202,284,300       0.009037        10,864,969  

Yen

   Goldman Sachs International    Short      07/13/18        (9,819,252,600     0.009037        (88,735,987

Yen

   UBS AG    Short      07/13/18        (10,284,615,200     0.009037        (92,941,440

 

     Foreign Currency Forward Contracts as of June 30, 2017          

Reference Currency

  

Counterparty

  

Long or Short

  

Settlement
Date

  

Yen

  

Forward
Rate

  

Market Value
USD

Yen

   Goldman Sachs International    Long    07/07/17    3,810,442,000    0.008891    $33,877,771

Yen

   UBS AG    Long    07/07/17    948,807,900    0.008891    8,435,635

Yen

   Goldman Sachs International    Short    07/07/17    (23,235,467,800)    0.008891    (206,581,246)

Yen

   UBS AG    Short    07/07/17    (19,833,775,700)    0.008891    (176,337,578)

 

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The June 30, 2018 and 2017 USD market values equal the number of yen multiplied by the forward rate. These short notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with decreases (increases) in the forward price. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent decreases (increases) in short notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to have $2.00 of short exposure to the yen for every $1.00 of net assets. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the appreciation or depreciation of the yen and multiplying by negative two. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day. Counterparty risk related to foreign currency forward contracts 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 recovering collateral posted in segregated tri-party accounts at the Fund’s custodian bank.

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF Fund was exposed to equity market volatility risk through its holding of VIX futures contracts. The following table provides information about the Fund’s positions in VIX futures contracts as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to equity market volatility risk.

Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018

 

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    October 2018      224      $ 17.08        1,000      $ 3,824,800  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    November 2018      387        17.08        1,000        6,608,025  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    December 2018      387        17.03        1,000        6,588,675  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    January 2019      163        17.53        1,000        2,856,575  

Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017

 

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    October 2017      391      $ 14.43        1,000      $ 5,640,175  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    November 2017      675        14.93        1,000        10,074,375  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    December 2017      675        15.18        1,000        10,243,125  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    January 2018      284        16.23        1,000        4,607,900  

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the price of the futures contract. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to match the performance of the Index. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day.

 

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ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF:

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF Fund was exposed to equity market volatility risk through its holding of VIX futures contracts. The following tables provide information about the Fund’s positions in these VIX futures contracts as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, which were sensitive to equity market volatility risk.

Futures Positions as of June 30, 2018

 

Contract

   Long or
Short
   Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    July 2018      4,084      $ 16.03        1,000      $ 65,446,100  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

   Long    August 2018      2,971        16.38        1,000        48,650,125  

Futures Positions as of June 30, 2017

 

Contract

   Long or
Short
     Expiration    Contracts      Valuation
Price
     Contract
Multiplier
     Notional Amount
at Value
 

VIX Futures (CBOE)

     Long      July 2017      7,526      $ 12.33        1,000      $ 92,757,950  

VIX Futures (CBOE)

     Long      August 2017      5,474        12.68        1,000        69,382,950  

The June 30, 2018 and 2017 futures notional values are calculated by multiplying the number of contracts held times the valuation price times the contract multiplier. The notional values will increase (decrease) proportionally with increases (decreases) in the price of the futures contract. Additional gains (losses) associated with these contracts will be equal to any such subsequent increases (decreases) in notional values, before accounting for spreads or transaction or financing costs. The Fund will generally attempt to adjust its positions in Financial Instruments each day to match the performance of the Index. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the return of the Index. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day.

Qualitative Disclosure

As described above in Item 2 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, it is the investment objective of each Geared Fund to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, which correspond to a multiple, the inverse or an inverse multiple of the daily performance, of its corresponding benchmark. Each Short Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to one-half the inverse (-0.5x) or the inverse (-1x) 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 one and one-half times (1.5x) or two times (2x) the daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each UltraPro Short Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times the inverse (-3x) of daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each UltraPro Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to three times (3x) daily performance of its corresponding benchmark. Each Matching VIX Fund seeks investment results before fees and expenses, that match the performance of a benchmark. The Geared Funds do not seek to achieve these stated investment objectives over a period of time greater than a single day because mathematical compounding prevents the Geared Funds from achieving such results. Performance over longer periods of time will be influenced not only by the cumulative period performance of the corresponding benchmark but equally by the intervening volatility of the benchmark as well as fees and expenses, including costs associated with the use of Financial Instruments such as financing costs and trading spreads. Future period returns, before fees and expenses, cannot be estimated simply by estimating the percent change in the corresponding benchmark and multiplying by negative three, negative two, negative one, negative one-half, one, one and one-half, two or three. Shareholders who invest in the Funds should actively manage and monitor their investments, as frequently as daily. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A for additional information regarding performance for periods longer than a single day.

 

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Primary Market Risk Exposure

The primary market risks that the Funds are exposed to depend on each Fund’s investment objective and corresponding benchmark. For example, the primary market risk that the ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil and the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil Funds are exposed to are inverse and long exposure, respectively, to the price of crude oil as measured by the return of holding and periodically rolling crude oil futures contracts (the Bloomberg Commodity Index and its sub-indexes are based on the price of rolling futures positions, rather than on the cash price for immediate delivery of the corresponding commodity).

Each Fund’s exposure to market risk is further influenced by a number of factors, including the liquidity of the markets in which the contracts are traded and the relationships among the contracts held. The inherent uncertainty of each Fund’s trading strategies and other factors, could ultimately lead to a loss of all or substantially all of investors’ capital.

As described above in Item 2 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, trading in certain futures contracts or forward agreements involves each Fund entering into contractual commitments to purchase or sell a commodity underlying a Fund’s benchmark at a specified date and price, should it hold such futures contracts or forward agreements into the deliverable period. Should a Fund enter into a contractual commitment to sell a physical commodity, it is required to make delivery of that commodity 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 can rise is unlimited, entering into commitments to sell commodities would expose a Fund to theoretically unlimited risk.

Commodity Price Sensitivity

As further described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A, the value of the Shares of each Fund relates directly to the value of, and realized profit or loss from, the Financial Instruments and other assets held by the Fund and fluctuations in the price of these assets could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. With regard to the Commodity Index Funds or the Commodity Funds, several factors may affect the price of a commodity underlying a Commodity Index Fund or a Commodity Fund, and in turn, the Financial Instruments and other assets, if any, owned by such a Fund. The impact of changes in the price of a physical commodity or of a commodity index (comprised of commodity futures contracts) will affect investors differently depending upon the Fund in which investors invest. Daily increases in the price of an underlying commodity or commodity index will negatively impact the daily performance of Shares of an UltraShort Fund and daily decreases in the price of an underlying commodity or commodity index will negatively impact the daily performance of Shares of an Ultra Fund.

Additionally, performance over time is a cumulative effect of geometrically linking each day’s leveraged or inverse leveraged returns. For instance, if a corresponding benchmark was up 10% and then down 10%, which would result in a (1.1*0.9)-1 = -1% period benchmark return, the two-day period return for a theoretical two-times fund would be equal to a (1.2 *0.8)-1 = -4% period Fund return (rather than simply two times the period return of the benchmark).

Exchange Rate Sensitivity

As further described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A, the value of the Shares of each Fund relates directly to the value of, and realized profit or loss from, the Financial Instruments and other assets held by the Fund and fluctuations in the price of these assets could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. With regard to the Currency Funds, several factors may affect the value of the foreign currencies or the U.S. dollar, and, in turn, the Financial Instruments and other assets, if any, owned by a Fund. The impact of changes in the price of a currency will affect investors differently depending upon the Fund in which investors invest. Daily increases in the price of a currency will negatively impact the daily performance of Shares of a Short Fund or an UltraShort Fund and daily decreases in the price of a currency will negatively impact the daily performance of Shares of an Ultra Fund.

Additionally, performance over time is a cumulative effect of geometrically linking each day’s leveraged or inverse leveraged returns. For instance, if a corresponding benchmark was up 10% and then down 10%, which would result in a (1.1*0.9)-1 = -1% period benchmark return, the two-day period return for a theoretical two-times fund would be equal to a (1.2 *0.8)-1 = -4% period Fund return (rather than simply two times the period return of the benchmark).

 

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Equity Market Volatility Sensitivity

As further described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K/A, the value of the Shares of each VIX Fund relates directly to the value of, and realized profit or loss from, the Financial Instruments and other assets held by the Fund and fluctuations in the price of these assets could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Several factors may affect the price and/or liquidity of VIX futures contracts and other assets, if any, owned by a VIX Fund. The impact of changes in the price of these assets will affect investors differently depending upon the Fund in which investors invest.

Managing Market Risks

Each Fund seeks to remain fully exposed to the corresponding benchmark at the levels implied by the relevant investment objective (-0.5x, -1x, -2x, 1.5x, 2x, -3x, 3x), regardless of market direction or sentiment. At the close of the relevant markets each trading day (see NAV calculation times), each Fund will seek to position its portfolio so that its exposure to its benchmark is consistent with its investment objective. As described above in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, these adjustments are done through the use of various Financial Instruments. No attempt is made to adjust market exposure in order to avoid changes to the benchmark that would cause the Funds to lose value. Factors common to all Funds that may require portfolio re-positioning are create/redeem activity and index rebalances.

For Geared Funds, the impact of the index’s movements each day also affects whether the Fund’s portfolio needs to be rebalanced. For example, if the index for an Ultra Fund or UltraPro Fund has risen on a given day, net assets of the Fund should rise. As a result, the Fund’s long exposure will need to be increased to the extent there are not offsetting factors such as redemption activity. Conversely, if the Index has fallen on a given day, net assets of an Ultra Fund or UltraPro Fund should fall. As a result, the Fund’s long exposure will generally need to be decreased. Net assets for Short Funds, UltraShort Funds or UltraPro Short Funds will generally decrease when the Index rises on a given day. As a result, the Fund’s short exposure may need to be decreased. Conversely, if the Index has fallen on a given day, a Short Fund’s, an UltraShort Fund’s, or UltraPro Short Fund’s assets should rise. As a result, the Fund’s short exposure may need to be increased.

The use of certain Financial Instruments introduces counterparty risk. A Fund will be subject to credit risk with respect to the amount it expects to receive from counterparties to Financial Instruments entered into by the Fund. A Fund may be negatively impacted if a counterparty fails to perform its obligations. Each Fund intends to enter into swap and forward agreements only with major global financial institutions that meet certain credit quality standards and monitoring policies. Each Fund may use various techniques to minimize credit risk including early termination or reset and payment, limiting the net amount due from any individual counterparty, and generally requiring that the counterparty post collateral with respect to amounts owed to the Funds, marked to market daily.

Most Financial Instruments held by the Funds are “unfunded” meaning that the Fund will obtain exposure to the corresponding benchmark while still being in possession of its original cash assets. The cash positions that result from use of such Financial Instruments are held in a manner to minimize both interest rate and credit risk. During the reporting period, cash positions were maintained in both non-interest bearing and interest bearing demand deposit accounts. The Funds may also invest a portion of this cash in cash equivalents (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).

 

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Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Trust, Trust management has evaluated the effectiveness of the Trust’s and the Funds’ disclosure controls and procedures, and have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Trust and the Funds (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”)) were effective, as of December 31, 2017, including providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Trust files or submits under the 1934 Act on behalf of the Trust and the Funds is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the applicable rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the duly authorized officers of the Trust as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Trust’s or the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Trust’s or the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Certifications

The certifications by the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Trust required by Section 302 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which are filed or furnished as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, apply both to the Trust taken as a whole and each Fund, and the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Trust are certifying both as to the Trust taken as a whole and each Fund.

 

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Part II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

None

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

There has not been a material change to the Risk Factors previously disclosed in the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2017, filed on March 26, 2018.

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

a) None.

b) The Trust initially registered Shares on its Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-146801), which was declared effective on November 21, 2008, and registered additional Shares on its Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-156888), which was declared effective on February 13, 2009. The Trust terminated these two offerings before the sale of all registered Shares and reallocated the remaining amount of the registered Shares among the Funds listed on its Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-163511), which became effective on December 4, 2009. It then registered additional Shares and/or added Funds pursuant to post-effective amendments to that Registration Statement on Form S-3, which became effective on May 28, 2010, November 5, 2010, December 23, 2010 and April 13, 2011, as well as on a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-178707), which became effective on June 25, 2012. On June 26, 2012, a post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-163511) was declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil and terminated the offerings for certain publicly offered Funds and certain Funds that had never been publicly offered. New offerings for those Funds that had been publicly offered were registered on an accompanying Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-176878), which was also declared effective on June 26, 2012. On September 24, 2012, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-183672) was declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF. This registration statement (File No. 333-183672) was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-1 (File No. 333-176878). On September 27, 2012, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-183674) was declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil and ProShares UltraShort Euro. This registration statement was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-3 (File No. 333-163511). On September 28, 2012, a post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-178707) was declared effective, terminating the proposed offerings of several unlaunched currency funds. On January 30, 2013, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-185288) was declared effective. That registration statement, which registered additional Shares to ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, acted as a combined prospectus and post-effective amendment to the Trust’s Form S-1 Registration Statements (File Nos. 333-183672 and 333-178707). Also, on January 30, 2013, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-185289) was declared effective. That registration statement, which registered additional Shares to ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, acted as a combined prospectus and post-effective amendment to the Trust’s Form S-1 Registration Statement (File No. 333-193672) and Form S-3 Registration Statement (File No. 333-183674). On April 24, 2013, a post-effective amendment to the Form S-1 Registration Statement (File No. 333-185288) was declared effective, terminating the registered but unlaunched offerings related to: ProShares UltraPro Short Euro, ProShares Managed Futures Strategy and ProShares Commodity Managed Futures Strategy. On April 29, 2013, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-187820) was declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra VIX Short- Term Futures ETF and ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF. That registration statement was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-3 (File No. 333-185289). On May 21, 2013, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File 333-188215) was declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF. That registration statement was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-1 (File No. 333-185288). On July 30, 2013, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-189967) was declared effective, which registered

 

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additional Shares for ProShares Bloomberg Crude Oil and ProShares UltraShort Yen and partially terminated registered and unissued Shares of ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares UltraShort Euro and ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF. That registration statement was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-3 (File No. 333-187820). On May 6, 2014, a post-effective amendment to the Form S-1 Registration Statement (File No. 333-188215) was declared effective, updating the Form S-1 Registration Statement by, among other things, incorporating by reference the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. The post-effective amendment did not register any additional Shares. On July 30, 2014, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-196884) was declared effective, which partially terminated registered and unissued Shares of ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Commodity, ProShares Ultra Euro, ProShares Ultra Yen and ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Commodity. That registration statement was a combined prospectus and acted as a posteffective amendment to two Form S-1 registration statements (File Nos. 333-188215 and 333-185288). On July 30, 2014, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-196885) was also declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil and ProShares UltraShort Euro and partially terminated registered and unissued Shares of ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver and ProShares UltraShort Silver. That Registration Statement also was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-3 (File No. 333-189967). Through the July 30, 2014 filings, ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF was transferred from the Form S-1 to the Form S-3. On September 29, 2014, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-198189) was declared effective, which registered a new offering of the Managed Futures Fund and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-1 Registration Statement (File No. 333-196884). On November 25, 2014, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-199642) was declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas and ProShares UltraShort Silver. That registration statement was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-1 registration statement (File No. 333-198189) and the Form S-3 registration statement (333-196885). On November 25, 2014, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-199641) was also declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares UltraShort Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF. That Registration Statement also was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-3 (File No. 333-196885). Through the November 25, 2014 filings, ProShares UltraShort Silver was transferred from the Form S-3 to the Form S-1. On March 31, 2015, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-202724) was declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF, ProShares Managed Futures Strategy, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Commodity, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas, ProShares UltraShort Silver, ProShares Ultra Australian Dollar, ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar, ProShares Ultra Euro, ProShares Short Euro and ProShares Ultra Yen. That registration

 

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statement was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-1 registration statement (File No. 333-199642). On March 31, 2015, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-202725) was also declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares UltraShort Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF. That Registration Statement also was a combined prospectus and acted as a post-effective amendment to the Form S-3 (File No. 333-199641). On August 11, 2015, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-202724) was declared effective which removed ProShares Ultra Australian Dollar from the Form S-1; no additional Shares were registered with that filing. That registration statement was a combined prospectus and acted as a pre-effective amendment to post-effective amendment No. 1 of the Form S-1. On March 30, 2016, Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-202725) was declared effective, which removed from registration all of the Shares that remained unsold thereunder as of the close of business on March 30, 2016. On March 30, 2016, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-210024) was declared effective, which registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares UltraShort Gold, ProShares Ultra Silver, ProShares UltraShort Euro, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term Futures ETF, ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, ProShares VIX Short Term Futures ETF. On March 1, 2017, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-215930) was declared effective which removed ProShares UltraShort Gold from the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-213918); no additional Shares for any Fund were registered with that filing. On March 1, 2017, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-215929) was declared effective which registered Shares for ProShares UltraShort Gold that were previously registered on the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-213918). Through the two March 1, 2017 filings, ProShares UltraShort Gold was transferred from the Form S-3 to a Form S-1. On March 22, 2017, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-214904) was declared effective which registered Shares for ProShares UltraPro Bloomberg Crude Oil and ProShares UltraPro Short Bloomberg Crude Oil. On July 12, 2017, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-218004) was declared effective, which (a) registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil, ProShares Ultra Gold, ProShares UltraShort Yen, ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term Futures ETF, ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, and ProShares VIX Short Term Futures ETF, and (b) terminated the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-215930). On February 6, 2018, a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-220688) was declared effective, which (a) registered additional Shares for ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF and ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, and (b) terminated the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-218004). On March 29, 2018, a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333- 223012) was declared effective, which terminated the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-215929) and the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-214904); no additional Shares for any Fund were registered with that filing. On June 30, 2018, the Trust had two effective registration statements outstanding: a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-223012) and a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-220688).

Substantially all of the proceeds received by each Fund from the issuance and sale of Shares to Authorized Participants are used by each Fund to enter into Financial Instruments relating to that Fund’s benchmark in combination with cash or cash equivalents and/or U.S. Treasury securities or other high credit quality, short-term fixed-income or similar securities (such as shares of money market funds and collateralized repurchase agreements) that may in part be used for direct investment or deposited with the FCMs as margin in connection with futures contracts or in segregated accounts at the Funds’ custodian bank as collateral for swap agreements or forward contracts, as applicable. Each Geared Fund continuously offers and redeems its Shares in blocks of 50,000 Shares, and each Matching VIX Fund continuously offers and redeems Shares in blocks of 25,000 Shares.

 

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Title of Securities

Registered

  Amount
Registered As
of June 30, 2018
    Shares Sold
For the Three Months

Ended June 30, 2018
    Sale Price of Shares
Sold For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2018
    Shares Sold
For the Year Ended
June 30, 2018
    Sale Price of Shares
Sold For the Year
Ended
June 30, 2018
 

ProShares Short Euro Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 153,418,934       —       $ —         —       $ —    

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 10,384,122,827       100,000     $ 1,120,161       70,000,000     $ 2,359,283,234  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 4,317,748,075       2,350,000     $ 66,365,650       4,300,000     $ 117,036,583  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 322,282,296       100,000     $ 2,795,648       750,000     $ 21,556,367  

ProShares Ultra Euro Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 92,531,840       50,000     $ 810,706       150,000     $ 2,653,492  

ProShares Ultra Gold Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 268,558,744       100,000     $ 3,830,660       300,000     $ 12,216,052  

ProShares Ultra Silver Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 1,266,409,983       400,000     $ 12,308,742       500,000     $ 15,385,625  

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 9,211,269,195       38,350,000     $ 504,498,351       86,200,000     $ 1,199,577,093  

ProShares Ultra Yen Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 138,726,333       —       $ —         —       $ —    

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 972,257,226       400,000     $ 21,640,854       600,000     $ 29,844,757  

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 968,980,552       600,000     $ 14,093,624       1,287,500     $ 37,920,908  

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 167,969,287       —       $ —         —       $ —    

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 1,565,234,838       4,500,000     $ 75,946,714       8,700,000     $ 166,184,204  

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 313,407,150       100,000     $ 4,089,518       350,000     $ 13,141,010  

 

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Title of Securities

Registered

  Amount
Registered As
of June 30, 2018
    Shares Sold
For the Three Months
Ended June 30, 2018
    Sale Price of Shares
Sold For the Three

Months Ended
June 30, 2018
    Shares Sold
For the Year Ended
June 30, 2018
    Sale Price of Shares
Sold For the Year
Ended
June 30, 2018
 

ProShares UltraShort Euro Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 1,895,556,096       500,000     $ 10,395,663       1,000,000     $ 20,753,604  

ProShares UltraShort Gold Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 151,720,009       50,000     $ 3,225,178       250,000     $ 16,527,151  

ProShares UltraShort Silver Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 1,909,187,099       200,000     $ 6,367,292       650,000     $ 21,143,589  

ProShares UltraShort Yen Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 940,420,616       50,000     $ 3,561,927       100,000     $ 7,078,646  

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 519,765,878       100,000     $ 2,379,120       650,000     $ 14,069,811  

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF Common Units of Beneficial Interest

  $ 1,507,229,883       1,800,000     $ 54,687,884       3,675,000     $ 117,124,341  

Total:

      49,750,000     $ 788,117,692       179,462,500     $ 4,171,496,467  

 

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(c) From April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, the number of Shares redeemed and average price per Share for each Fund were as follows:

 

Fund

   Total Number of
Shares Redeemed
     Average Price
Per Share
 

ProShares Short Euro

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     —        $ —    

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     —        $ —    

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     —        $ —    

ProShares Short VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     12,600,000      $ 12.28  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     2,100,000      $ 13.37  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     3,850,000      $ 13.75  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     1,100,000      $ 30.28  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     300,000      $ 33.53  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     2,650,000      $ 31.25  

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     300,000      $ 27.08  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     250,000      $ 27.29  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     100,000      $ 29.72  

ProShares Ultra Euro

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     —        $ —    

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     50,000      $ 17.09  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     —        $ —    

ProShares Ultra Gold

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     —        $ —    

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     50,000      $ 40.57  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     100,000      $ 36.55  

ProShares Ultra Silver

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     —        $ —    

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     250,000      $ 31.58  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     250,000      $ 34.05  

ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     3,050,000      $ 17.07  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     1,500,000      $ 12.87  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     21,500,000      $ 11.51  

ProShares Ultra Yen

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     —        $ —    

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     —        $ —    

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     —        $ —    

ProShares UltraPro 3x Crude Oil ETF

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     50,000      $ 50.97  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     50,008      $ 61.29  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     —        $ —    

ProShares UltraPro 3x Short Crude Oil ETF

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     150,000      $ 34.97  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     2      $ 22.50  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     200,000        27.54  

ProShares UltraShort Australian Dollar

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     —        $ —    

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     —        $ —    

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     —        $ —    

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Crude Oil

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     450,000      $ 21.25  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     1,050,000      $ 17.77  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     1,150,000      $ 18.82  

ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     —        $ —    

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     50,000      $ 42.09  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     —        $ —    

ProShares UltraShort Euro

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     100,000      $ 20.40  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     700,000      $ 22.00  

 

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Fund

   Total Number of
Shares Redeemed
     Average Price
Per Share
 

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     1,150,000      $ 22.75  

ProShares UltraShort Gold

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     100,000      $ 67.15  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     —        $ —    

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     50,000      $ 75.48  

ProShares UltraShort Silver

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     —        $ —    

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     150,000      $ 33.02  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     —        $ —    

ProShares UltraShort Yen

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     50,000      $ 70.31  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     100,000      $ 73.09  

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     50,000      $ 73.17  

ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     175,000      $ 26.46  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     —        $ —    

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     —        $ —    

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

     

04/01/18 to 04/30/18

     400,000      $ 37.52  

05/01/18 to 05/31/18

     —        $ —    

06/01/18 to 06/30/18

     475,000      $ 30.74  

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

Other Information.

None.

 

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Item 6.

Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description of Document

31.1    Certification by Principal Executive Officer of the Trust Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (1)
31.2    Certification by Principal Financial Officer of the Trust Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (1)
32.1    Certification by Principal Executive Officer of the Trust Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
32.2    Certification by Principal Financial Officer of the Trust Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (1)
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document (1)
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema (1)
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase (1)
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase (1)
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase (1)
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase (1)

 

(1)

Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PROSHARES TRUST II

/s/ Todd Johnson                                

By: Todd Johnson

Principal Executive Officer

Date: August 9, 2018

/s/ Edward Karpowicz                        

By: Edward Karpowicz

Principal Financial Officer

Date: August 9, 2018

 

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