URTY: When Slippage Bites

  • ProShares UltraPro Russell2000 targets 3x daily returns of the Russell 2000 Index, but actual returns can deviate significantly over time. Holding leveraged ETFs beyond one day exposes investors to compounding effects and beta slippage, especially in volatile markets. Beta slippage can cause leveraged ETF returns to underperform or outperform the expected multiple, depending on volatility and holding period.