ANNUAL REPORT

May 31, 2023

Big Data Refiners ETF  DAT

Decline of the Retail Store ETF  EMTY

DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF  TOLZ

Equities for Rising Rates ETF  EQRR

Global Listed Private Equity ETF  PEX

Hedge Replication ETF  HDG

High Yield–Interest Rate Hedged  HYHG

Inflation Expectations ETF  RINF

Investment Grade–Interest Rate Hedged  IGHG

K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF*  OILK

Large Cap Core Plus  CSM

Long Online/Short Stores ETF  CLIX

Merger ETF  MRGR

Metaverse ETF  VERS

MSCI EAFE Dividend Growers ETF  EFAD

MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers ETF  EMDV

MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF  EUDV

MSCI Transformational Changes ETF  ANEW

Nanotechnology ETF  TINY

Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF  QQQA

On-Demand ETF  OND

Online Retail ETF  ONLN

Pet Care ETF  PAWZ

Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF  SMDV

Russell U.S. Dividend Growers ETF  TMDV

S&P 500®​ Bond ETF  SPXB

S&P 500®​ Dividend Aristocrats ETF  NOBL

S&P 500®​ Ex-Energy ETF  SPXE

S&P 500®​ Ex-Financials ETF  SPXN

S&P 500®​ Ex-Health Care ETF  SPXV

S&P 500®​ Ex-Technology ETF  SPXT

S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF  ION

S&P Kensho Cleantech ETF  CTEX

S&P Kensho Smart Factories ETF  MAKX

S&P MidCap 400®​ Dividend Aristocrats ETF  REGL

S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF  TDV

Smart Materials ETF  TINT

Supply Chain Logistics ETF  SUPL

*  The K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF fund is consolidated with Cayman Crude Oil Strategy Portfolio. A claim of exemption pursuant to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") Rule 4.7 has been made by the Investment Adviser with respect to these funds. The exemption relieves these funds of certain disclosure and reporting obligations under the commodity pool rules of the CFTC.

PROSHARES TRUST  Distributor: SEI Investments Distribution Co.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

I

   

Shareholder Letter

 
 

II

   

Management Discussion of Fund Performance

 
 

XLIII

   

Expense Examples

 
 

1

   

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

 
 

97

   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 
 

105

   

Statements of Operations

 
 

113

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 
 

127

   

Financial Highlights

 
 

148

   

Notes to Financial Statements

 
 

174

   

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 
 

175

   

Miscellaneous Information

 
 

176

   

Trustees and Executive Officers of ProShares Trust

 

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DEAR SHAREHOLDER:

Even though sentiments seem to have become more positive over the past 12 months, lingering concerns about inflation and other market headwinds are still causing uncertainty. ProShares is committed to helping you, our investors, meet these challenging times by providing an innovative array of products and services designed to help you meet your objectives under a range of conditions. Following is the ProShares Trust Annual Report for the 12 months ended May 31, 2023.

Global Interest Rates Increase as Policymakers Fight Inflation

Concerns about persistently high inflation and the possibility of recession have dominated economic policymaking over the past 12 months. In the United States, the Federal Reserve continued to tighten monetary policy throughout the period, raising its short-term rate to a target range of between 5% and 5.25%. In fact, through the end of 2022, the Fed hiked rates at the fastest pace since the 1980s, which pushed borrowing costs to their highest levels since 2008. The Fed finally began to moderate the pace of its rate hikes in February 2023 and in May indicated that it will pause hikes heading into the summer. It did not, however, go so far as to suggest easing is imminent.

The picture was similar outside the United States. The European Central Bank (ECB), the Bank of England, and other central banks raised interest rates over the period, with ECB President Christine Lagarde commenting that rates would need to remain "sustainably high" in order to win the fight against inflation. The Bank of Japan, which continued to hold its short-term rate at -0.1%, was the lone exception in the developed world.

A Tale of Two Markets: Volatility, Then Recovery

In terms of market performance, the period can be roughly divided into halves. Through the end of 2022, most asset classes and financial markets experienced volatility. As inflation began to moderate in 2023 and investors anticipated that the Fed's rate hike campaign could be winding down, a number of markets demonstrated strong performance. In the U.S., the large-cap S&P 500®​ rose 2.9%, and the Dow®​ rose 2.0% for the period. The tech- and growth-stock-heavy Nasdaq-100 Index®​ posted even greater returns amid the Fed's slowdown rate hikes, gaining 13.8%. Midsize and smaller company stocks were more vulnerable to the Fed's interest rate actions and posted weaker results in 2023: The S&P MidCap 400®​ lost 2.6% over the period, and the small-cap Russell 2000 Index®​ dropped 4.7%. Eight of the Dow Jones U.S. Industry Index sectors fell, with the weakest performers being telecom (-19.7%), real estate (-14.3%), and basic materials (-10.4%). The three positive-performing sectors were technology (18.9%), consumer services (3.0%), and industrials (0.9%).

International equity markets also posted mixed results for the period. The MSCI EAFE Index®​ , which tracks developed markets outside North America, rose 3.1%, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell by 8.5%. The FTSE China 50 Index®​ dropped by 16.7% as Chinese equities struggled with the transition out of COVID-19 lockdowns. The MSCI Europe Index®​ rose 4.7%.

Bonds were down or flat over the full 12 months. In the first half of the period, they extended declines from earlier in 2022 as inflation and central bank tightening continued to override many investors' "flight-to-quality" instincts during times of uncertainty. They did, however, recoup some of those losses in early 2023. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index dropped 2.1%, and the Ryan Labs Treasury 30-Year and 10-Year Indexes lost 10.8% and 3.2%, respectively. Investment-grade corporate bonds, as measured by the Markit iBoxx $ Liquid Investment Grade Index, declined 2.1%, while their high-yield peers lost 0.7%.

U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Resilience

Despite a number of economic and political headwinds, the U.S. economy demonstrated resilience over the past 12 months. U.S. real GDP increased 2.6% in the fourth quarter of 2022 and 1.3% in the first quarter of 2023, defying fears of an anticipated recession. While unemployment ticked up slightly to 3.7% in May 2023, the U.S. unemployment rate remains low. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rose 1.6% over the full period.

Investors Find Opportunities Amid Complex Markets

As markets responded to an array of challenges over the past 12 months — including geopolitical conflict, banking sector instability, and political uncertainty regarding the debt ceiling — ProShares investors found potential opportunities across a range of strategies. In particular, the potentially all-weather characteristics of dividend growth strategies, which focus on quality companies with long track records of consistently increasing their dividends, provided investors with some degree of shelter in an unpredictable market. Net flows into ProShares increased by 6.2% overall during the reporting period.

A notable new opportunity for investors, ProShares launched the S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF (ION) in November of 2022. Amid the rising global demand for lithium-ion batteries, ION is the first ETF to invest only in companies mining battery metals. It provides investors with exposure to the companies supplying the lithium, nickel, and cobalt crucial to meet this growing demand for batteries.

During uncertain times, many investors turn to ProShares ETFs for a breadth of investment choices across diverse market segments, enabling them to adapt their investments to their latest market views. We thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in us by choosing ProShares, and we appreciate the opportunity to continue serving your investment needs.

Sincerely,

Michael L. Sapir
Chairman of the Board of Trustees

PROSHARES.COM :: I


MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
OF FUND PERFORMANCE

II :: MAY 31, 2023 :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


Investment Strategies and Techniques — Strategic Funds:

Thirty seven (37) ProShares Strategic exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") were in existence for the entire period covered by this annual report and one ProShares Strategic ETF was launched during this period (each ProShares Strategic ETF, a "Fund" and, collectively, the "Funds").

Certain Funds are designed to match, before fees and expenses, the performance of an underlying index1​ both on a single day and over time (each a "Matching Fund" and, collectively, the "Matching Funds").2

ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) seeks capital appreciation from the decline of bricks and mortar retailers through short exposure (-1x) to the index. The Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of a daily benchmark that is the inverse (-1x) of its underlying index for a single day, not for any other period. This means that the Fund seeks investment results for a single day only, as measured from the time the Fund calculates its net asset value ("NAV") to the time of the Fund's next NAV calculation, not for longer periods. The return of the Fund for a period longer than a single day will be the result of each day's returns compounded over the period, which will very likely differ from the inverse (-1x) of the return of the Fund's index for that period. During periods of higher market volatility, the volatility of the Fund's index may affect the Fund's return as much as or more than the return of the index.

ProShare Advisors LLC ("PSA"), the Funds' investment adviser, uses a passive approach in seeking to achieve the investment objective of each Matching Fund and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY). Using this approach, PSA determines the type, quantity and mix of investment positions that a Matching Fund and ProShares De- cline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) should hold to approximate the daily performance of its index.

When managing the Matching Funds and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY), PSA does not invest the assets of the Funds in securities or financial instruments based on its view of the investment merit of a particular security, instrument, or company. In addition, PSA does not conduct conventional investment research or analysis; forecast market movements, trends or market conditions; or take defensive positions in managing assets of the Matching Funds and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY).

ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX), ProShares Large Cap Core Plus (CSM), ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY), ProShares Hedge Replication ETF (HDG), ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged (HYHG), ProShares Investment Grade-Interest

Rate Hedged (IGHG), ProShares Merger ETF (MRGR), and ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF (RINF) make significant use of investment techniques that may be considered aggressive, including the use of swap agreements, credit default swaps, futures contracts, forward contracts, and similar instruments (collectively, "derivatives"). Funds using derivatives are exposed to risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities, including one or more of the following: counterparty risk (i.e., the risk that a counterparty is unable or unwilling to make timely payments to meet its contractual obligations) on the amount a Fund expects to receive from a derivatives counterparty, liquidity risk (i.e., the risk that a Fund might not be able to acquire or dispose of certain holdings quickly or at prices that represent true market value in the judgment of PSA), and with respect to the Matching Funds and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) increased correlation risk (i.e., the risk that a Fund may not be able to achieve a high degree of correlation with its index or the inverse thereof). If a counterparty becomes bankrupt, or fails to perform its obligations, the value of an investment in a Fund may decline. With respect to swaps and forward contracts, the Funds seek to mitigate counterparty risk by generally requiring derivatives counterparties to post collateral for the benefit of each Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to the amount the counterparty owes the Fund, subject to certain minimum thresholds. The Funds primarily enter into derivatives with counterparties that are major global financial institutions. Any costs associated with using derivatives will have the effect of lowering a Fund's return.

Factors that Materially Affected the Performance of Each Fund during the Year Ended May 31, 20233​:

Primary factors affecting Fund performance, before fees and expenses, include the following: the total return of the securities and derivatives (if any) held by a Fund, including the performance of the reference assets to which any derivatives are linked, financing rates paid or earned by a Fund associated with cash and, in certain cases, derivative positions; stock dividends, premiums and bond yields paid or earned by a Fund (including those included in the total return of derivatives contracts); the types of derivative contracts (if any) used by a Fund and their correlation to the relevant index or asset fees, expenses, and transaction costs; the volatility of a Fund's index (and its impact on compounding); and other miscellaneous factors.

•  Index Performance: The performance of each Matching Fund's index and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF's index and, in turn,

1  The term "index" as used herein includes the Merrill Lynch Factor Model-Exchange Series benchmark.

2  As of May 31, 2023, the Matching Funds are: ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF (TOLZ); ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF (PEX); ProShares Large Cap Core Plus (CSM); ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL); ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL); ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV); ProShares MSCI EAFE Dividend Growers ETF (EFAD); ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged (HYHG); ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged (IGHG);; ProShares Hedge Replication ETF (HDG); ProShares Merger ETF (MRGR); ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Energy ETF (SPXE); ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Financials ETF (SPXN); ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Technology ETF (SPXT); ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Health Care ETF (SPXV); ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers ETF (EMDV); ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF (EUDV); ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF (RINF); ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF (EQRR); ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (CLIX); ProShares S&P 500 Bond ETF (SPXB); ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN); ProShares Russell U.S. Dividend Growers ETF (TMDV), ProShares S&P 500 Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF (TDV), ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF (OILK), ProShares MSCI Transformational Changes ETF (ANEW), ProShares S&P Kensho Cleantech ETF (CTEX), ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF (DAT), ProShares S&P Kensho Smart Factories ETF (MAKX), ProShares On-Demand ETF (OND), ProShares Smart Materials ETF (TINT), ProShares Nanotechnology ETF (TINY), ProShares Metaverse ETF (VERS), ProShares Supply Chain Logistics ETF (SUPL), ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF (QQQA), ProShares Pet Care ETF (PAWZ) and ProShares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF (ION).

3  Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: MAY 31, 2023 :: III


the factors and market conditions affecting that index are principal factors driving Fund performance.4

•  Compounding of Daily Returns and Volatility: ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the performance of a daily benchmark that is the inverse (-1x) of its underlying index for a single day only, not for any other period. For longer periods, performance may be greater than or less than the inverse of the Fund's index performance over the period, before fees and expenses. This is due to the effects of compounding, which exists in all investments, but has a more significant impact on a geared fund. In general, during periods of higher index volatility, compounding will cause the Fund's performance for periods longer than a single day to be more or less than the inverse (-1x) of the return of the index. This effect becomes more pronounced as volatility increases. Conversely, in periods of lower index volatility (particularly when combined with higher index returns), the Fund's returns over longer periods can be higher than the inverse (-1x) of the return of the index. Actual results for a particular period, before fees and expenses, are also dependent on the following factors: a) period of time; b) financing rates associated with derivatives; c) other Fund expenses; d) dividends paid with respect to the securities in the index, e) the index's volatility; and f) the index's performance. Longer holding periods, higher index volatility and inverse exposure each exacerbates the impact of compounding on the Fund's performance. During periods of higher index volatility, the volatility of the Fund's index may affect the Fund's return as much as or more than the return of its index. Daily volatility for the U.S. equity markets increased from a year ago. The volatility for the S&P 500 for the year ended May 31, 2023, was 20.93%, which increased from the prior year's volatility of 18.10%. The volatility of the Fund's index was 24.78%.

  Financing Rates Associated with Derivatives: The performance of Funds that use derivatives was impacted by the related financing costs. Financial instruments such as futures contracts carry implied financing costs. Forward and swap financing rates are negotiated between the Funds and their counterparties, and are set at the Fed Funds rate ("FEDL01") plus or minus a negotiated spread. The Fed Funds rate appreciated from 0.83% to 5.08% during the fiscal year. Each Fund with long exposure via derivatives was generally negatively affected by financing rates. Conversely, most Funds with short/inverse derivative exposure generally benefited from financing rates.

•  Stock Dividends and Bond Yields: The performance of Funds that provide long exposure was positively impacted by capturing the dividend, premium or income yield of the underlying assets to which they have exposure. The performance of Funds that provide inverse exposure was negatively impacted by virtue of effectively having to pay out the dividend, premium or income yield (or a multiple thereof, as applicable) associated with the assets to which they have short exposure.

•  Fees, Expenses, and Transaction Costs: Fees and expenses are listed in the financial statements of each Fund and, with the exception of certain of the Matching Funds, may generally be higher and thus have a more negative impact on Fund performance compared to many traditional index-based funds. Transaction costs are not reflected in the Funds' expense ratio. Transaction costs are generally higher for Funds whose indexes are more volatile, that seek to return the inverse of its index's return, that invest in foreign securities, and for Funds that hold or have exposure to assets that are comparatively less liquid than assets held by other Funds. Daily repositioning of the portfolio of ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) to maintain exposure consistent with its investment objective and high levels of shareholder creation and redemption activity may lead to commensurate increases in portfolio transactions and transaction costs, which negatively impact the Fund's daily NAV.

•  Miscellaneous factors: Each Fund holds a mix of securities and/or derivatives that is designed to provide returns that seek to achieve its investment objective. Certain Matching Funds and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) may obtain exposure to only a representative sample of the securities of their index and may not have investment exposure to all securities of the index or may have weightings that are different from that of its index. Certain Match- ing Funds and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) may also obtain exposure to securities not contained in their respec- tive index or in financial instruments. ProShares Decline of the Re- tail Store ETF (EMTY) may obtain exposure to securities not contained in its index or in financial instruments with the intent of obtaining exposure with aggregate characteristics similar to those of the inverse of its index.

In addition, certain Matching Funds invested in swap agreements that were based on ETFs that are designed to track the performance of the Fund's index rather than swap agreements that were based on the Fund's index. Because the closing price of an ETF may not perfectly track the performance of its index, there are deviations between the return of a swap whose reference asset is an ETF and the return of a swap based directly on the Fund's index. Thus, the performance of a Fund investing significantly in swap agreements based on an ETF may correlate less with its index than a Fund investing in swap agreements based directly on the Fund's index.

4  Indexes do not actually hold a portfolio of securities and/or financial instruments. Indexes do not incur fees, expenses and transaction costs. Fees, expenses and transaction costs incurred by the Matching Funds and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) negatively impact the performance of those Funds relative to their respective indexes. Performance of each Matching Fund and ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (EMTY) will generally differ from the performance of the Fund's index.

IV :: MAY 31, 2023 :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the FactSet Big Data Refiners Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 11.32%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 11.52%2​ and a volatility of 39.32%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 1,554 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that ProShare Advisors LLC (the "Advisor") believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is owned and administered by FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (the "Index Provider"). The Index consists of companies that provide analytics and infrastructure for managing and extracting information from large data sets. The Index includes companies whose principal business is the provision of analytics, software, hardware and other computing infrastructure for managing and extracting information from large structured and unstructured data sets, as determined by the Index methodology. In order to be included in the Index, a company must be included in at least one of nine FactSet®​Revere Business Industry Classification System Sub-Industries ("RBICS Sub-Industries") that the Index Provider has identified as big data related. The nine eligible RBICS Sub-Industries are: Business Intelligence Software, Business Intelligence/Data Warehousing Consulting, Customer Service Software, Data Storage Infrastructure Software, Enterprise Middleware Software, Government and Public Service Industry Software, Information Storage Systems, Network Administration Software and Peripheral and Other Commerce Equipment Makers. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced semiannually in June and December.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF from September 29, 2021 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Cumulative Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Since Inception (9/29/21)

 

ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF

   

11.32

%

   

-21.15

%

 

FactSet Big Data Refiners Index

   

11.52

%

   

-32.42

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Big Data Refiners ETF

   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 
Palantir Technologies, Inc.,
Class A
   

7.3

%

 

MongoDB, Inc., Class A

   

7.0

%

 

Confluent, Inc., Class A

   

5.4

%

 

Teradata Corp.

   

5.1

%

 

Dynatrace, Inc.

   

5.0

%

 

FactSet Big Data Refiners
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Information Technology

   

98.9

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

1.1

%

 

FactSet Big Data Refiners
Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

United States

   

94.1

%

 

Israel

   

3.7

%

 

Canada

   

1.5

%

 

United Kingdom

   

0.7

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: BIG DATA REFINERS ETF DAT :: V


ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF (the "Fund") seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse (-1x) of the return of the SolactiveProShares Bricks and Mortar Retail Store Index (the "Index") for a single day, not for any other period. For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 4.95%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –5.71%2​ and a volatility of 24.78%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 34,333 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should produce daily returns consistent with the Funds' investment objective. The Index is constructed and maintained by Solactive AG. The Index seeks to measure the performance of publicly traded "bricks and mortar" retail companies whose retail revenue is derived principally from in-store sales. Short exposure may be attractive to investors who believe bricks and mortar stores face threats from ongoing trends, such as the growth of online shopping and markets oversaturated with stores. Companies must derive more than 50% of their global revenues from retail operations and more than 75% of their retail revenues from in-store sales to be included in the Index. In addition a company must be domiciled in the US; its securities must be listed on a U.S. stock exchange and must meet certain liquidity and market capitalization requirements. The Index includes only U.S. companies. The Index is rebalanced monthly to equal weight and reconstituted in June each year.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund invested in swap agreements as a substitute for investing directly in or taking short positions in the securities of the Index. These derivatives generally tracked the performance of their underlying index and the Fund was generally positively impacted by financing rates associated with their use. The Fund entered into swap agreements with counterparties that the Fund's advisor determined to be major, global financial institutions. If a counterparty becomes insolvent or otherwise fails to perform on its obligations, the value of investments in the Fund may decline. The Fund has sought to mitigate this risk by generally requiring counterparties for the Fund to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to the amount the counterparty owed the Fund, subject to certain minimum thresholds.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Decline of the Retail Store ETF from November 14, 2017 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (11/14/17)

 
ProShares Decline of
the Retail Store ETF
   

4.95

%

   

-12.77

%

   

-14.14

%

 
Solactive-ProShares
Bricks and Mortar Retail
Store Index
   

-5.71

%

   

6.92

%

   

8.95

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares Decline of the Retail
Store ETF
   

0.65

%

   

0.65

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Swap Agreements

   

(100

%)

 

Total Exposure

   

(100

%)

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Solactive-ProShares Bricks and Mortar Retail Store
Composite Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

62.5

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

34.7

%

 

Materials

   

2.8

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

VI :: EMTY DECLINE OF THE RETAIL STORE ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Dow Jones Brookfield Global Infrastructure Composite Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –9.44%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –9.88%2​ and a volatility of 16.22%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 31,788 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index, constructed and maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, consists of companies that qualify as "pure-play" infrastructure companies — companies whose primary business is the ownership and operation of infrastructure assets, activities that generally generate long-term stable cash flows.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF from March 25, 2014 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (3/25/14)

 
ProShares DJ Brookfield
Global Infrastructure ETF
   

-9.44

%

   

4.58

%

   

4.34

%

 
Dow Jones Brookfield
Global Infrastructure
Composite Index
   

-9.88

%

   

4.22

%

   

3.98

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares DJ Brookfield Global
Infrastructure ETF
   

0.46

%

   

0.46

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

90

%

 

Closed End Funds

   

1

%

 

Master Limited Partnership

   

8

%

 

Total Exposure

   

99

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

Enbridge, Inc.

   

6.4

%

 

American Tower Corp.

   

5.6

%

 

Vinci SA

   

5.4

%

 

National Grid plc

   

4.8

%

 

TC Energy Corp.

   

3.5

%

 

Dow Jones Brookfield Global Infrastructure Composite Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 
Oil & Gas Storage &
Transportation
   

35.3

%

 
Electricity Transmission &
Distribution
   

19.6

%

 

Communications

   

13.9

%

 

Master Limited Partnerships

   

8.7

%

 

Diversified

   

8.6

%

 

Water

   

5.3

%

 

Airports

   

4.3

%

 

Toll Roads

   

3.9

%

 

Ports

   

0.4

%

 

Dow Jones Brookfield Global Infrastructure Composite Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

United States

   

49.0

%

 

Canada

   

15.9

%

 

United Kingdom

   

7.1

%

 

France

   

6.5

%

 

Spain

   

6.1

%

 

Australia

   

3.8

%

 

Italy

   

2.8

%

 

China

   

2.2

%

 

Hong Kong

   

1.7

%

 

Japan

   

1.3

%

 

Mexico

   

1.3

%

 

New Zealand

   

0.6

%

 

Belgium

   

0.4

%

 

Switzerland

   

0.3

%

 

Brazil

   

0.3

%

 

Netherlands

   

0.2

%

 

Luxemburg

   

0.2

%

 

Germany

   

0.2

%

 

Singapore

   

0.1

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2   The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: DJ BROOKFIELD GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE ETF TOLZ :: VII


ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Nasdaq U.S. Large Cap Equities for Rising Rates Index (the "Index"). The goal of the Index is to provide relative outperformance, as compared to traditional large-cap indexes, during periods of rising U.S. Treasury rates. For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –13.98%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –13.77%2​ and a volatility of 26.82%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 10,762 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The goal of the Index is to provide relative outperformance, as compared to traditional large-cap indexes, during periods of rising U.S. Treasury rates. The Index is constructed and maintained by Nasdaq, Inc. (the "Index Provider). The component securities of the Index are selected by the Index Provider from a universe of the 500 largest companies (based on market capitalization) listed on U.S. stock exchanges. The Index consists of 50 companies whose stock prices historically have tended to outperform the Universe during periods of rising interest rates.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF from July 24, 2017 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (7/24/17)

 
ProShares Equities for
Rising Rates ETF
   

-13.98

%

   

0.60

%

   

4.44

%

 
Nasdaq U.S. Large Cap
Equities for Rising Rates
Index
   

-13.77

%

   

0.96

%

   

4.82

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares Equities for Rising
Rates ETF
   

0.35

%

   

0.35

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

Hess Corp.

   

3.1

%

 

EOG Resources, Inc.

   

3.0

%

 

Targa Resources Corp.

   

3.0

%

 

Marathon Oil Corp.

   

3.0

%

 

Ovintiv, Inc.

   

3.0

%

 

Nasdaq U.S. Large Cap Equities for Rising Rates Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Financials

   

25.77

%

 

Industrials

   

16.33

%

 

Basic Materials

   

18.65

%

 

Energy

   

28.72

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

10.53

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

VIII :: EQRR EQUITIES FOR RISING RATES ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the LPX Direct Listed Private Equity Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –2.95%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –2.59%2​ and a volatility of 22.68%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 2,693 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index, published by LPX AG ("LPX"), consists of up to 30 qualifying listed private equity companies. A listed private equity company is an eligible candidate for the Index if its direct private equity investments, as well as cash and cash equivalent positions and post-Initial Public Offering listed investments, represent more than 80% of the total assets of the company.

Value of a $10,000 Investment at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Global Listed Private Equity ETF from May 31, 2013 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 
ProShares Global Listed Private
Equity ETF
   

-2.95

%

   

1.91

%

   

5.21

%

 

LPX Direct Listed Private Equity Index

   

-2.59

%

   

2.37

%

   

5.65

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares Global Listed Private
Equity ETF
   

3.49

%

   

2.81

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. Contractual fee waivers are in effect through September 30, 2023. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

85

%

 

Closed End Funds

   

14

%

 

Total Exposure

   

99

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 
3i Group plc    

11.2

%

 

Ares Capital Corp.

   

10.0

%

 

FS KKR Capital Corp.

   

8.8

%

 

Kinnevik AB, Class B

   

5.9

%

 

Eurazeo SE

   

5.2

%

 

LPX Direct Listed Private Equity
Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

United States

   

54.4

%

 

United Kingdom

   

12.6

%

 

France

   

10.2

%

 

Guernsey

   

6.3

%

 

Sweden

   

5.5

%

 

Switzerland

   

4.9

%

 

Canada

   

4.3

%

 

Germany

   

0.9

%

 

Belgium

   

0.9

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: GLOBAL LISTED PRIVATE EQUITY ETF PEX :: IX


ProShares Hedge Replication ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Merrill Lynch Factor Model®​ — Exchange Series (the "Benchmark"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 0.97%1​. For the same period, the Benchmark had a total return of 1.81%2​ and a volatility of 5.80%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 4,925-shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Benchmark. The Benchmark, sponsored by Merrill Lynch International, seeks to provide the risk and return characteristics of the hedge fund asset class by targeting a high correlation to the HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index (the "HFRI"). The HFRI is designed to reflect hedge fund industry performance through an equally weighted composite of over 2000 constituent funds. In seeking to maintain a high correlation with the HFRI, the Benchmark utilizes a synthetic model to establish, each month, weighted long or short (or, in certain cases, long or flat) positions in six underlying factors ("Factors"). The Factors that comprise the Benchmark are (1) the S&P 500 Total Return Index, (2) the MSCI EAFE US Dollar Net Total Return Index, (3) the MSCI Emerging Markets US Dollar Net Total Return Index, (4) the Russell 2000 Total Return Index, (5) three-month U.S. Treasury Bills, and (6) the ProShares UltraShort Euro ETF.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund invested in swap agreements and futures contracts as a substitute for investing directly in or taking short positions in the Factors of the Benchmark. These derivatives generally tracked the performance of the underlying benchmark and the Fund was generally negatively affected from financing rates associated with swap agreements. The Fund entered into swap agreements with counterparties that the Fund's advisor determined to be major, global financial institutions. If a counterparty becomes insolvent or otherwise fails to perform on its obligations, the value of investments in the Fund may decline. The Fund has sought to mitigate this risk by generally requiring counterparties for the Fund to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to the amount the counterparty owed the Fund, subject to certain minimum thresholds.

Value of a $10,000 Investment at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Hedge Replication ETF from May 31, 2013 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

ProShares Hedge Replication ETF

   

0.97

%

   

1.61

%

   

1.96

%

 
Merrill Lynch Factor Model —
Exchange Series
   

1.81

%

   

2.63

%

   

2.96

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Hedge Replication ETF

   

1.82

%

   

0.95

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. Contractual fee waivers are in effect through September 30, 2023. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

15

%

 

Swap Agreements (Long)

   

15

%

 

Swap Agreements (Short)

   

(3

%)

 

Futures Contracts

   

(5

%)

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

Super Micro Computer, Inc.

   

0.1

%

 

Shockwave Medical, Inc.

   

0.1

%

 

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

   

0.1

%

 

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   

0.1

%

 

EMCOR Group, Inc.

   

0.1

%

 

Merrill Lynch Factor Model – Exchange Series – Composition

   

% of Benchmark

 

On-The-Run Treasury

   

70.9

%

 
Russell 2000® Total Return
Index
   

15.6

%

 

PSA-EAFE Index

   

7.8

%

 

PSA-EM Index

   

6.3

%

 
EUO Intraday Indicative
Value
   

2.3

%

 
S&P 500® Total Return
Index
   

(2.9

%)

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Benchmark. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees are not reflected in the Benchmark calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Benchmark.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

X :: HDG HEDGE REPLICATION ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the FTSE High Yield (Treasury Rate-Hedged) Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 3.03%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 1.13%2​ and a volatility of 9.24%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 13,834 shares.

The Fund invests in a combination of financial instruments that the Advisor believes should track the performance of the Index. The Index is comprised of (a) long positions in USD denominated high yield corporate bonds ("high yield bonds") and (b) short positions in U.S. Treasury notes or bonds, in aggregate, of the approximate equivalent duration to the high yield bonds. Currently, the bonds eligible for inclusion in the Index include high yield bonds that are issued by companies domiciled in the U.S. and Canada, and that: are fixed rate and non-convertible (including callable bonds); have a maximum rating of Ba1/BB+ and minimum rating of Ca/C by both Moody's Investors Service, Inc and Standard and Poor's Financial Services, LLC; and are subject to minimum issue outstanding, minimum time-to-maturity and maximum-time from issuance criteria. The Index is constructed and maintained by FTSE International Limited.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund invested in futures contracts as a substitute for taking short positions in Treasury Securities. These derivatives generally tracked the performance of their underlying index.

Value of a $10,000 Investment at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares High Yield-Interest Rate Hedged from May 31, 2013 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 
ProShares High Yield-Interest
Rate Hedged
   

3.03

%

   

3.08

%

   

2.55

%

 
FTSE High Yield
(Treasury Rate-Hedged) Index
   

1.13

%

   

3.02

%

   

3.04

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares High Yield-Interest
Rate Hedged
   

0.50

%

   

0.50

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Corporate Bonds

   

96

%

 

Futures Contracts

   

(99

%)

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Long-Term Fixed-Income Holdings

   

% of Net Assets

 
Cloud Software Group, Inc.,
6.50%, due 03/31/29
   

1.6

%

 
Organon & Co.,
4.13%, due 04/30/28
   

1.5

%

 
DISH DBS Corp.,
5.25%, due 12/01/26
   

1.5

%

 
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,
6.25%, due 07/01/25
   

1.3

%

 
Invesco Government &
Agency Portfolio,
Institutional Class, 5.04%
   

1.3

%

 

FTSE High Yield (Treasury Rate-Hedged) Index – Composition

   

% of High Yield Bonds

 

Industrials

   

85.7

%

 

Utilities

   

7.9

%

 

Financials

   

6.4

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a total return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in an Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: HIGH YIELD—INTEREST RATE HEDGED HYHG :: XI


ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the FTSE 30-Year TIPS (Treasury Rate-Hedged) Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 1.05%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –3.45%2​ and a volatility of 16.84%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 32,869 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index tracks the performance of (i) long positions in the most recently issued 30-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") and (ii) duration-adjusted short positions in U.S. Treasury bonds of, in aggregate, approximate equivalent duration dollars to the TIPS. The Index serves a third position, which is a cash equivalent security that represents the repo rate earned on the short position. The Index is designed to measure the performance of the Break Even Rate of Inflation (BEI). The Index is constructed and maintained by FTSE International Limited.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund invested in swap agreements as a substitute for investing directly in or taking short positions in the fixed income securities underlying the Index. These derivatives generally tracked the performance of their underlying index and the Fund was generally negatively impacted by financing rates associated with their use. The Fund entered into swap agreements with counterparties that the Fund's Advisor determined to be major, global financial institutions. If a counterparty becomes insolvent or otherwise fails to perform on its obligations, the value of investments in the Fund may decline. The Fund has sought to mitigate this risk by generally requiring counterparties for the Fund to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to the amount the counterparty owed the Fund, subject to certain minimum thresholds.

Value of a $10,000 at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF from May 31, 2013 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Index performance through April 17, 2016 reflects the performance of the Credit Suisse 30-Year Inflation Breakeven Index. Index performance beginning on April 18, 2016 reflects the performance of the FTSE 30-Year TIPS (Treasury Rate-Hedged) Index.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF

   

1.05

%

   

4.66

%

   

0.35

%

 
FTSE 30-Yr Tips (Treasury
Rate-Hedged) Index
   

-3.45

%

   

3.44

%

   

1.64

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Inflation Expectations ETF

   

0.97

%

   

0.30

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. Contractual fee waivers are in effect through September 30, 2023. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Swap Agreements (Long)

   

100

%

 

Swap Agreements (Long exposure to inverse index)

   

146

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

FTSE 30-Year TIPS (Treasury Rate-Hedged)
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 
30-Year Treasury Inflation-Protected
Securities (TIPS) Bond
   

100

%

 

30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond

   

(143.5

%)

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a total return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in an Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

XII :: RINF INFLATION EXPECTATIONS ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the FTSE Corporate Investment Grade (Treasury Rate-Hedged) Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 4.81%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 3.37%2​ and a volatility of 4.90%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 55,882 shares.

The Fund invests in a combination of financial instruments that the Advisor believes should track the performance of the Index. The Index is comprised of (a) long positions in USD-denominated investment grade corporate bonds issued by both U.S. and foreign domiciled companies; and (b) short positions in U.S. Treasury notes or bonds, in aggregate, of the approximate equivalent duration to the investment grade bonds. Currently, the bonds eligible for inclusion in the Index include all investment grade bonds that are issued by U.S. and internationally domiciled companies that: are fixed rate, fixed-to-floating rate, or zero coupon; have a minimum rating of Baa3/BBB- by both Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and Standard and Poor's Financial Services, LLC; have a minimum face amount outstanding of $1 billion; and have at least five and a half (5.5) years until maturity. The Index is constructed and maintained by FTSE International Limited.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund invested in futures contracts as a substitute for taking short positions in Treasury Securities. These derivatives generally tracked the performance of their underlying index.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Investment Grade-Interest Rate Hedged from November 5, 2013 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (11/5/13)

 
ProShares Investment
Grade-Interest Rate
Hedged
   

4.81

%

   

2.49

%

   

2.26

%

 
FTSE Corporate
Investment Grade
(Treasury Rate-Hedged)
Index
   

3.37

%

   

2.31

%

   

2.36

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares Investment
Grade-Interest Rate Hedged
   

0.30

%

   

0.30

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Corporate Bonds

   

95

%

 

Futures Contracts

   

(94

%)

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Long-Term Fixed-Income Holdings

   

% of Net Assets

 
Apple, Inc.,
3.45%, due 02/09/45
   

2.1

%

 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
(The), 6.25%, due 02/01/41
   

1.9

%

 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
5.50%, due 10/15/40
   

1.9

%

 
International Business
Machines Corp.,
4.25%, due 05/15/49
   

1.8

%

 
Morgan Stanley,
4.38%, due 01/22/47
   

1.7

%

 

FTSE Corporate Investment Grade (Treasury Rate-Hedged)
Index – Composition

   

% of High Yield Bond

 

Industrials

   

50.8

%

 

Financials

   

38.3

%

 

Utilities

   

10.9

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a total return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: INVESTMENT GRADE—INTEREST RATE HEDGED IGHG :: XIII


ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil IndexSM​ (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –27.17%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –27.67%2​ and a volatility of 35.34%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 49,131 shares.

The Fund generally will not invest directly in WTI crude oil futures. The Fund expects to gain exposure to these investments by investing a portion of its assets in the ProShares Cayman Crude Oil Strategy Portfolio, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). The Subsidiary is advised by the Fund's Advisor and invests directly in WTI crude oil futures. Unlike the Fund, the Subsidiary is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund's investment in the Subsidiary is intended to provide the Fund with exposure to commodity markets in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Fund will generally limit investments in the Subsidiary to 25% but it may exceed that amount if the Advisor believes doing so is in the best interest of the Fund, such as to help achieve the Fund's investment objective or increase the tax efficiency of the Fund.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF from September 26, 2016 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Index performance through May 17, 2021 reflects the performance of the West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures market. Index performance beginning on May 18, 2021 reflects the performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil Index

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (9/26/16)

 
ProShares K-1 Free
Crude Oil Strategy ETF
   

-27.17

%

   

-8.12

%

   

-2.48

%

 
Bloomberg Commodity
Balanced WTI Crude Oil
Index
   

-27.67

%

   

5.45

%

   

8.49

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil
Strategy ETF
   

0.71

%

   

0.71

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Commodity Futures Contracts (Long)

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

Bloomberg Commodity Balanced WTI Crude Oil
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

WTI Crude Oil

   

100

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The total return and any graph or table reflect the returns and interest earned on hypothetical fully collateralized contract positions on the commodities included in the Benchmark (WTI). The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees are not reflected in the Benchmark calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Benchmark.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

XIV :: OILK K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares Large Cap Core Plus (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Credit Suisse 130/30 Large Cap Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –3.02%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –2.31%2​ and a volatility of 21.54%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 17,860 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is designed to replicate an investment strategy that establishes either long or short positions in the stocks of 500 leading large-cap U.S. companies by applying a rules-based ranking and weighting methodology. The Index intends to provide a representation of a quantitatively constructed 130/30 U.S. large cap equity strategy. This results in the Index having total long exposure of 130% and total short exposure of 30% at each monthly reconstitution date.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund invested in swap agreements as a substitute for investing directly in or taking short positions in the securities of the Index. These derivatives generally tracked the performance of their underlying index and the Fund was generally positively impacted by financing rates associated with their use. The Fund entered into swap agreements with counterparties that the Fund's advisor determined to be major, global financial institutions. If a counterparty becomes insolvent or otherwise fails to perform on its obligations, the value of investments in the Fund may decline. The Fund has sought to mitigate this risk by generally requiring counterparties for the Fund to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to the amount the counterparty owed the Fund, subject to certain minimum thresholds.

Value of a $10,000 Investment at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Large Cap Core Plus from May 31, 2013 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

ProShares Large Cap Core Plus

   

-3.02

%

   

8.59

%

   

11.06

%

 

Credit Suisse 130/30 Large Cap Index

   

-2.31

%

   

9.33

%

   

11.75

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Large Cap Core Plus

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

94

%

 

Swap Agreements (Long)

   

35

%

 

Swap Agreements (Short)

   

(29

%)

 

Net Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

Apple, Inc.

   

5.2

%

 

Microsoft Corp.

   

4.8

%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.

   

1.9

%

 

NVIDIA Corp.

   

1.6

%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A

   

1.2

%

 

Credit Suisse 130/30 Large Cap
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Information Technology

   

28.9

%

 

Health Care

   

14.1

%

 

Financials

   

12.1

%

 

Industrials

   

10.9

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

9.0

%

 

Communication Services

   

7.6

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

5.4

%

 

Real Estate

   

4.5

%

 

Energy

   

4.0

%

 

Utilities

   

2.2

%

 

Materials

   

1.3

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in an Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: LARGE CAP CORE PLUS CSM :: XV


ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the ProShares Long Online/Short Stores Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –11.99%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –12.26%2​ and a volatility of 34.40%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 3,262 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is constructed and maintained by Solactive AG. The Index consists of long positions in the online retailers included in the ProShares Online Retail Index and short positions in the "bricks and mortar" retailers included in the Solactive-ProShares Bricks and Mortar Retail Store Index.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund invested in swap agreements as a substitute for investing directly in or taking short positions in the securities of the Index. These derivatives generally tracked the performance of their underlying index and the Fund was generally negatively impacted by financing rates associated with their use. The Fund entered into swap agreements with counterparties that the Fund's advisor determined to be major, global financial institutions. If a counterparty becomes insolvent or otherwise fails to perform on its obligations, the value of investments in the Fund may decline. The Fund has sought to mitigate this risk by generally requiring counterparties for the Fund to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to the amount the counterparty owed the Fund, subject to certain minimum thresholds.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF from November 14, 2017 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (11/14/17)

 
ProShares Long Online/
Short Stores ETF
   

-11.99

%

   

-7.22

%

   

-3.30

%

 
ProShares Long Online/
Short Stores Index
   

-12.26

%

   

-6.94

%

   

-3.00

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares Long Online/Short
Stores ETF
   

0.65

%

   

0.65

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

89

%

 

Swap Agreements

   

(39

%)

 

Total Exposure

   

50

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

Amazon.com, Inc.

   

22.1

%

 
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
(ADR)
   

10.5

%

 

eBay, Inc.

   

5.8

%

 

PDD Holdings, Inc. (ADR)

   

4.3

%

 

Sea Ltd. (ADR)

   

3.9

%

 

ProShares Long Online/Short Stores Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

64.9

%

 

Health Care

   

1.2

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

0.2

%

 

Materials

   

(1.4

%)

 

Communication Services

   

(14.9

%)

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

XVI :: CLIX LONG ONLINE/SHORT STORES ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares Merger ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the S&P®​ Merger Arbitrage Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –4.01%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –3.05%2​ and a volatility of 3.98%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 9,245 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is constructed and maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. The Index seeks to produce consistent, positive returns in virtually all market environments, although there are no assurances it will achieve this result. The Index, created by Standard & Poor's®​, is comprised of a maximum of 80 companies, including up to 40 companies that are currently targets in merger deals, which are represented by long positions in the Index, and up to 40 companies that are acquirers for the same stock merger deals, which are represented by short positions in the Index. The Index includes a cash component, which earns the three-month U.S. Treasury Bill rate. The Index also includes a Treasury bill component which constitutes the remainder of the Index when net exposure from included Deals is less than 100%.

During the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund invested in swap agreements and forward currency contracts as a substitute for investing directly in or taking short positions in the securities of the Index. These derivatives generally tracked the performance of their underlying index and the Fund was generally negatively impacted by financing rates associated with swap agreements. The Fund entered into swap agreements with counterparties that the Fund's Advisor determined to be major, global financial institutions. If a counterparty becomes insolvent or otherwise fails to perform on its obligations, the value of investments in the Fund may decline. The Fund has sought to mitigate this risk by generally requiring counterparties for the Fund to post collateral for the benefit of the Fund, marked to market daily, in an amount approximately equal to the amount the counterparty owed the Fund, subject to certain minimum thresholds.

Value of a $10,000 Investment at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Merger ETF from May 31, 2013 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

ProShares Merger ETF

   

-4.01

%

   

2.23

%

   

0.77

%

 

S&P Merger Arbitrage Index

   

-3.05

%

   

3.17

%

   

1.75

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Merger ETF

   

1.19

%

   

0.75

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. Contractual fee waivers are in effect through September 30, 2023. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

74

%

 

Master Limited Partnership

   

2

%

 

Swap Agreements (Long)

   

13

%

 

Swap Agreements (Short)

   

(29

%)

 

Forward Currency Contracts

   

(7

%)

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

VMware, Inc., Class A

   

2.8

%

 

Desktop Metal, Inc., Class A

   

2.8

%

 

Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.

   

2.7

%

 

Heska Corp.

   

2.6

%

 

Univar Solutions, Inc.

   

2.6

%

 

S&P Merger Arbitrage
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Health Care

   

32.2

%

 

Industrials

   

19.3

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

12.4

%

 

Information Technology

   

10.4

%

 

Materials

   

4.8

%

 

Financials

   

4.8

%

 

Communication Services

   

4.7

%

 

Utilities

   

4.6

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

3.8

%

 

Energy

   

3.1

%

 

Real Estate

   

(0.1

%)

 

Regional Exposure

   

% of Index

 

United States

   

99.3

%

 

Australia

   

5.6

%

 

Denmark

   

(0.1

%)

 

Canada

   

(1.7

%)

 

Israel

   

(3.1

%)

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in an Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: MERGER ETF MRGR :: XVII


ProShares Metaverse ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Solactive Metaverse Theme Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 2.97%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 3.24%2​ and a volatility of 37.44%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 1,105 shares.

The Fund invests in securities that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is constructed and maintained by Solactive AG. The Index consists of companies that provide or use innovative technologies to offer products and services around the Metaverse. "Metaverse" is a term used to refer to a "digital world" or a future iteration of the internet. The Metaverse is characterized by virtual worlds that create a simulated environment — as well as augmented reality where the real-world environment is enhanced by computer generated sensory information. The Metaverse is expected to allow people to engage in new ways, such as through internet-based interactions, on-line gaming, and transactions. The Metaverse is enabled by several connected technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, digital environments, artificial intelligence and advanced computing. The Index is reconstituted and rebalanced semiannually in June and December. Security weights are allowed to fluctuate between rebalance dates.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Metaverse ETF from March 15, 2022 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Since Inception (3/15/22)

 

ProShares Metaverse ETF

   

2.97

%

   

-7.06

%

 

Solactive Metaverse Theme Index

   

3.24

%

   

-6.69

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Metaverse ETF

   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

NVIDIA Corp.

   

5.2

%

 

Adobe, Inc.

   

4.6

%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A

   

4.6

%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.

   

4.5

%

 
Meta Platforms, Inc.,
Class A
   

4.5

%

 

Solactive Metaverse Theme
Index – Composition

Strategy

 

% of Index

 

Information Technology

   

58.8

%

 

Communication Services

   

24.5

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

10.6

%

 

Real Estate

   

4.3

%

 

Industrials

   

1.6

%

 

Health Care

   

0.2

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

XVIII :: VERS METAVERSE ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares MSCI EAFE Dividend Growers ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the MSCI EAFE Dividend Masters Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 1.00%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 1.36%2​ and a volatility of 16.35%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 10,358 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index, constructed and maintained by MSCI, targets companies that are currently members of the MSCI EAFE Index and have increased dividend payments each year for at least 10 years. The Index contains a minimum of 40 stocks, which are equally weighted. Generally, no single sector is allowed to comprise more than 30% of the Index's weight, and no single country is allowed to comprise more than 50% of the Index's weight.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares MSCI EAFE Dividend Growers ETF from August 19, 2014 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (8/19/14)

 
ProShares MSCI EAFE
Dividend Growers ETF
   

1.00

%

   

1.31

%

   

1.22

%

 
MSCI EAFE Dividend
Masters Index
   

1.36

%

   

1.77

%

   

1.71

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares MSCI EAFE Dividend
Growers ETF
   

0.50

%

   

0.50

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

99

%

 

Total Exposure

   

99

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.

   

1.6

%

 
ASML Holding NV    

1.6

%

 

DSV A/S

   

1.5

%

 
Murata Manufacturing
Co. Ltd.
   

1.5

%

 
Itochu Techno-Solutions
Corp.
   

1.5

%

 

MSCI EAFE Dividend Masters
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Health Care

   

19.6

%

 

Industrials

   

18.1

%

 

Information Technology

   

14.1

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

11.5

%

 

Financials

   

8.3

%

 

Utilities

   

7.4

%

 

Materials

   

7.3

%

 

Real Estate

   

6.7

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

4.3

%

 

Communication Services

   

2.7

%

 

MSCI EAFE Dividend Masters
Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

Japan

   

30.6

%

 

United Kingdom

   

16.1

%

 

Switzerland

   

11.9

%

 

Germany

   

8.8

%

 

Hong Kong

   

7.8

%

 

Australia

   

5.7

%

 

Denmark

   

4.8

%

 

Belgium

   

4.1

%

 

Netherlands

   

3.1

%

 

France

   

1.6

%

 

Spain

   

1.5

%

 

Ireland

   

1.5

%

 

Norway

   

1.3

%

 

Italy

   

1.2

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: MSCI EAFE DIVIDEND GROWERS ETF EFAD :: XIX


ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers ETF (the "Fund) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Masters Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –6.75%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –5.63%2​ and a volatility of 15.43%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 1,295 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index, constructed and maintained by MSCI, targets companies that are currently members of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and have increased dividend payments each year for at least 7 years. The Index contains a minimum of 40 stocks, which are equally weighted. Generally, no single sector is allowed to comprise more than 30% of the Index's weight, and no single country is allowed to comprise more than 50% of the Index's weight.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers ETF from January 25, 2016 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (1/25/16)

 
ProShares MSCI
Emerging Markets
Dividend Growers ETF
   

-6.75

%

   

-2.13

%

   

4.31

%

 
MSCI Emerging Markets
Dividend Masters Index
   

-5.63

%

   

-1.01

%

   

5.46

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets
Dividend Growers ETF
   

0.60

%

   

0.60

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 
Interconexion Electrica
SA ESP
   

2.8

%

 

ITC Ltd.

   

2.7

%

 

Tata Elxsi Ltd.

   

2.7

%

 

Infosys Ltd. (ADR)

   

2.7

%

 
China Longyuan Power
Group Corp. Ltd., Class H
   

2.6

%

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Masters Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Consumer Staples

   

18.0

%

 

Materials

   

16.4

%

 

Industrials

   

13.2

%

 

Utilities

   

11.6

%

 

Health Care

   

9.8

%

 

Financials

   

9.4

%

 

Information Technology

   

7.7

%

 

Communication Services

   

7.1

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

5.3

%

 

Real Estate

   

1.5

%

 

MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Masters Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

China

   

42.7

%

 

India

   

28.1

%

 

Mexico

   

8.5

%

 

Taiwan

   

7.6

%

 

Korea

   

5.1

%

 

Brazil

   

2.9

%

 

Colombia

   

2.7

%

 

Turkey

   

2.4

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

XX :: EMDV MSCI EMERGING MARKETS DIVIDEND GROWERS ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF (the "Fund) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the MSCI Europe Dividend Masters Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 2.96%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 3.34%2​ and a volatility of 21.11%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 1,001 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index, constructed and maintained by MSCI, targets companies that are currently members of the MSCI Europe Index and have increased dividend payments each year for at least 10 years. The Index contains a minimum of 25 stocks, which are equally weighted. Generally, no single sector is allowed to comprise more than 30% of the Index's weight, and no single country is allowed to comprise more than 50% of the Index's weight.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF from September 9, 2015 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Since Inception (9/9/15)

 
ProShares MSCI Europe
Dividend Growers ETF
   

2.96

%

   

3.01

%

   

3.28

%

 
MSCI Europe Dividend
Masters Index
   

3.34

%

   

3.59

%

   

3.86

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend
Growers ETF
   

0.55

%

   

0.55

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

98

%

 

Total Exposure

   

98

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 
ASML Holding NV    

2.8

%

 

DSV A/S

   

2.7

%

 

RELX plc

   

2.7

%

 

National Grid plc

   

2.7

%

 

Bunzl plc

   

2.7

%

 

MSCI Europe Dividend Masters
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Health Care

   

24.5

%

 

Industrials

   

23.7

%

 

Information Technology

   

11.0

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

10.6

%

 

Materials

   

10.3

%

 

Utilities

   

8.3

%

 

Financials

   

6.9

%

 

Communication Services

   

2.4

%

 

Real Estate

   

2.3

%

 

MSCI Europe Dividend Masters
Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

United Kingdom

   

28.8

%

 

Switzerland

   

21.3

%

 

Germany

   

15.7

%

 

Denmark

   

8.6

%

 

Belgium

   

7.3

%

 

Netherlands

   

5.5

%

 

France

   

2.9

%

 

Spain

   

2.8

%

 

Ireland

   

2.6

%

 

Norway

   

2.4

%

 

Italy

   

2.1

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: MSCI EUROPE DIVIDEND GROWERS ETF EUDV :: XXI


ProShares MSCI Transformational Changes ETF (the "Fund) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the MSCI Global Transformational Changes Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 1.09%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 1.13%2​ and a volatility of 22.23%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 1,177 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index, constructed and maintained by MSCI, selects companies which may benefit from transformational changes in how people work, take care of their health, and consume and connect — changes accelerated by COVID-19. The Index includes U.S., non-U.S. developed, and emerging market companies providing products or services associated with one or more of four Transformational Changes, as determined by the MSCI, Inc.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares MSCI Transformational Changes ETF from October 14, 2020 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Since Inception (10/14/20)

 
ProShares MSCI Transformational
Changes ETF
   

1.09

%

   

-4.54

%

 
MSCI Global Transformational
Changes Index
   

1.13

%

   

-4.38

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares MSCI Transformational
Changes ETF
   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

NVIDIA Corp.

   

2.4

%

 

Adobe, Inc.

   

2.3

%

 

Netflix, Inc.

   

2.2

%

 
Meta Platforms, Inc.,
Class A
   

2.2

%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.

   

2.1

%

 

MSCI Global Transformational Changes
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Information Technology

   

26.6

%

 

Health Care

   

22.5

%

 

Communication Services

   

19.2

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

10.7

%

 

Materials

   

9.0

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

4.4

%

 

Financials

   

4.3

%

 

Industrials

   

3.0

%

 

Real Estate

   

0.3

%

 

MSCI Global Transformational Changes
Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

USA

   

82.8

%

 

China

   

4.2

%

 

Germany

   

3.2

%

 

Ireland

   

1.9

%

 

Japan

   

1.8

%

 

Canada

   

1.6

%

 

Switzerland

   

1.4

%

 

Singapore

   

0.7

%

 

India

   

0.5

%

 

Korea

   

0.4

%

 

Israel

   

0.3

%

 

Australia

   

0.3

%

 

Saudi Arabia

   

0.2

%

 

Netherlands

   

0.2

%

 

Thailand

   

0.2

%

 

Taiwan

   

0.2

%

 

Sweden

   

0.1

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

XXII :: ANEW MSCI TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares Nanotechnology ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Solactive Nanotechnology Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 10.57%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 10.47%2​ and a volatility of 30.16%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 465 shares.

The Fund invests in securities that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is constructed and maintained by Solactive AG. The Index consists of companies that are listed on a stock exchange and meet certain market capitalization and liquidity requirements. The Index consists of companies focused on making or applying nanotechnology innovations that allow for improved products, processes, or techniques through control or measurement of material at nanoscale. The Index includes companies exposed to nanotechnology through involvement in one or more of the following product or service areas; (i) Production of nanotechnology, which can be defined as the use of matter on an atomic and molecular level; (ii) Active in the fields of nanomedicine, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, nanometrology or molecular nanotechnology; and (iii) Technologies that promote advances in or research related to nanotechnologies.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Nanotechnology ETF from October 26, 2021 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Cumulative Total Return as of 05/31/23

   

One Year

 

Since Inception (10/26/21)

 

ProShares Nanotechnology ETF

   

10.57

%

   

-6.07

%

 

Solactive Nanotechnology Index

   

10.47

%

   

-5.28

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Nanotechnology ETF

   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

Entegris, Inc.

   

5.5

%

 

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.

   

5.2

%

 

Onto Innovation, Inc.

   

5.2

%

 
Advanced Micro
Devices, Inc.
   

5.2

%

 

SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd.

   

5.1

%

 

Solactive Nanotechnology
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Information Technology

   

75.7

%

 

Health Care

   

17.5

%

 

Materials

   

6.8

%

 

Solactive Nanotechnology
Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

United States

   

62.1

%

 

Japan

   

18.9

%

 

Netherlands

   

4.5

%

 

Taiwan

   

4.4

%

 

Germany

   

3.2

%

 

United Kingdom

   

2.9

%

 

South Korea

   

2.9

%

 

Singapore

   

1.1

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: NANOTECHNOLOGY ETF TINY :: XXIII


ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF (the "Fund) seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –1.44%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –0.83%2​ and a volatility of 22.17%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 2,210 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index, which is constructed and maintained by Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC ("Dorsey Wright"), consists of 21 securities from the Nasdaq- 100 Index with the highest price momentum as determined by Dorsey Wright. The Nasdaq-100 includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. Dorsey Wright ranks each stock in the Nasdaq-100 based on relative performance using its proprietary "Relative Strength" momentum measure. The 21 stocks ranked the highest at each reconstitution (January, April, July and October) are included in the Index and assigned equal weights. The weightings of each security in the Index may fluctuate between reconstitution dates.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF from May 18, 2021 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Since Inception (5/18/21)

 
ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey
Wright Momentum ETF
   

-1.44

%

   

-7.99

%

 
Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright
Momentum Index
   

-0.83

%

   

-7.41

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 
ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey
Wright Momentum ETF
   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

NVIDIA Corp.

   

6.4

%

 
Advanced Micro
Devices, Inc.
   

5.9

%

 
Meta Platforms, Inc.,
Class A
   

5.4

%

 

Synopsys, Inc.

   

5.4

%

 

Netflix, Inc.

   

5.3

%

 

Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Information Technology

   

41.5

%

 

Health Care

   

21.1

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

17.7

%

 

Communication Services

   

10.7

%

 

Industrials

   

9.0

%

 

Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum
Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

United States

   

90.7

%

 

Netherlands

   

5.0

%

 

Uruguay

   

4.3

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

XXIV :: QQQA Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE PROSHARES TRUST


ProShares On-Demand ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the FactSet On- Demand Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of 1.46%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of 1.65%2​ and a volatility of 30.65%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 316 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is owned and administered by FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (the "Index Provider"). The Index consists of companies which provide on-demand platforms and services to consumers. The Index includes companies whose principal business is the provision of platforms and services for on-demand access to lifestyle needs including digital media, egaming, fitness, food delivery, ridesharing, or virtual reality experiences, as determined by the Index methodology. In order to be included in the Index, a company must be included in at least one of 15 FactSet®​ Revere Business Industry Classification System Sub-Industries ("RBICS Sub-Industries") that the Index Provider has identified as on-demand related. The 15 eligible RBICS Sub-Industries are Console Games Software, Fitness and Exercise Equipment, Food Delivery Services, General Entertainment Content Providers and Sites, Handheld and Smart Phone Games Software, Home and Office Virtual Reality Software, Media Download and Streaming Digital Content Sites, Mobile Platform Applications Software, Multi-Type Passenger Transportation (e.g., ride-sharing platforms), Online Game Websites and Software, Other Games Software, Other Media Equipment Manufacturing, Video Multimedia Semiconductors, Virtual Reality Design and Engineering Software and Virtual Reality Equipment.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares On-Demand ETF from October 26, 2021 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Cumulative Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Since Inception (10/26/21)

 

ProShares On-Demand ETF

   

1.46

%

   

-44.87

%

 

FactSet On-Demand Index

   

1.65

%

   

-44.58

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares On-Demand ETF

   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

NVIDIA Corp.

   

9.5

%

 

Spotify Technology SA

   

7.8

%

 

Uber Technologies, Inc.

   

5.6

%

 
Take-Two Interactive
Software, Inc.
   

5.3

%

 

Netflix, Inc.

   

5.2

%

 

FactSet On-Demand
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Communication Services

   

64.0

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

17.2

%

 

Information Technology

   

11.3

%

 

Industrials

   

7.5

%

 

FactSet On-Demand
Index – Country

   

% of Index

 

United States

   

54.4

%

 

Japan

   

10.9

%

 

China

   

10.4

%

 

Luxembourg

   

7.8

%

 

South Korea

   

5.3

%

 

Germany

   

3.5

%

 

India

   

2.5

%

 

Netherlands

   

2.1

%

 

France

   

1.8

%

 

Sweden

   

1.3

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

PROSHARES TRUST MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE :: On-Demand ETF OND :: XXV


ProShares Online Retail ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the ProShares Online Retail Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31 2023, the Fund had a total return of –15.68%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –15.20%2​ and a volatility of 42.86%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 70,316 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index is constructed and maintained by Solactive AG. The Index is designed to measure the performance of publicly traded companies that principally sell online or through other non-store sales channels, such as through mobile or app purchases, rather than through "bricks and mortar" store locations ("Online Retailers"). The Index may include U.S. and non-U.S. companies. To be included in the Index, an online retailer's securities must be listed on a U.S. stock exchange, must have a minimum market capitalization of $500 million and must meet certain liquidity requirements. Non-U.S. companies may not make up more than 25% of the Index. Companies are weighted in the Index using a modified market capitalization approach.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Online Retail ETF from July 13, 2018 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Since Inception (7/13/18)

 

ProShares Online Retail ETF

   

-15.68

%

   

-5.86

%

 

ProShares Online Retail Index

   

-15.20

%

   

-5.36

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Online Retail ETF

   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

100

%

 

Total Exposure

   

100

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

Amazon.com, Inc.

   

24.8

%

 
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
(ADR)
   

11.8

%

 

eBay, Inc.

   

6.5

%

 

PDD Holdings, Inc. (ADR)

   

4.8

%

 

Sea Ltd. (ADR)

   

4.4

%

 

ProShares Online Retail
Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

96.1

%

 

Communication Services

   

2.5

%

 

Health Care

   

1.2

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

0.2

%

 

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Return calculations assume the reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value ("NAV") will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. The performance above reflects any fee reductions during the applicable periods. If such fee reductions had not occurred, the quoted performance would be lower. To obtain performance current to the most recent month please visit www.ProShares.com.

1  Fund returns are based on the NAV of the Fund. This calculation reflects the theoretical reinvestment of distributions, if any, in the Fund as of the ex-date. The impact of transaction costs and the inability of investors to reinvest fractional shares are not reflected in the calculations.

2  The Index is a price return index. The total return and any graph or table reflect the theoretical reinvestment of dividends on securities in the Index. The impact of transaction costs and the deduction of expenses associated with an exchange traded fund such as investment management and accounting fees, are not reflected in the Index calculation. It is not possible to invest directly in the Index.

The above information is not covered by the Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

XXVI :: ONLN ONLINE RETAIL ETF :: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCEPROSHARES TRUST


ProShares Pet Care ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, that track the performance of the FactSet Pet Care Index (the "Index"). For the year ended May 31, 2023, the Fund had a total return of –15.58%1​. For the same period, the Index had a total return of –15.27%2​ and a volatility of 24.32%. For the period, the Fund had an average daily volume of 12,668 shares.

The Fund invests in financial instruments that the Advisor believes, in combination, should track the performance of the Index. The Index consists of U.S. and international companies that potentially stand to benefit from interest in, and resources spent on, pet ownership. The Fund intends to hold each security in approximately the same proportion as its weighting in the Index. The Index consists primarily of companies whose principal business is pet-care related (i.e., they derive significant revenue from pet care-related products or services), as determined in accordance with the Index methodology. The Index is owned and administered by FactSet Research Systems, Inc.

Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value*

*The line graph represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the ProShares Pet Care ETF from November 5, 2018 to May 31, 2023, assuming the reinvestment of distributions.

Average Annual Total Return as of 5/31/23

   

One Year

 

Since Inception (11/5/18)

 

ProShares Pet Care ETF

   

-15.58

%

   

4.26

%

 

FactSet Pet Care Index

   

-15.27

%

   

4.80

%

 

Expense Ratios**

Fund

 

Gross

 

Net

 

ProShares Pet Care ETF

   

0.50

%

   

0.50

%

 

**Reflects the expense ratio as reported in the Prospectus dated October 1, 2022. See Financial Highlights for effective expense ratios.

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings & Index Composition as of 5/31/23

Market Exposure

Investment Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Equity Securities

   

99

%

 

Total Exposure

   

99

%

 

"Market Exposure" includes the value of total investments (including the contract value of any derivatives) and excludes any short-term investments and cash equivalents.

Largest Equity Holdings

Company

 

% of Net Assets

 

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.

   

10.4

%

 

Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc

   

9.8

%

 

Zoetis, Inc., Class A

   

9.7

%

 

Chewy, Inc., Class A

   

8.0

%

 

Freshpet, Inc.

   

7.9

%

 

FactSet Pet Care Index – Composition

   

% of Index

 

Health Care

   

52.5

%

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

22.9

%

 

Consumer Staples

   

21.3