Backtesting Tool

This tool allows you to backtest investments in leveraged ETFs against a simple buy & hold strategy on the S&P 500.

Try out random periods in time, check the effects of dollar cost averaging, apply different leverage levels and see how the parameters affect returns.

S&P 500 Total Return Index

March 20, 1885 till today

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ETF Configurations

ETF 1

ProShares Ultra S&P 500 - A 2x leveraged daily ETF

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S&P 500 Total Return IndexMoney InvestedETF 1

Backtest Results Comparison

Total Invested

S&P 500
$82,000
ETF 1
$82,000
The total amount of money invested, including initial investment and all monthly contributions.

Final Value

S&P 500
$667,973.61
ETF 1
$1,320,702.9
The final value of the investment, including all contributions and returns.

Avg Annual Return

S&P 500
7.25%
ETF 1
9.72%
The average annual return rate is the % gain you'd need each year over the chosen time period to match the final value given the total amount of money invested.

Max Drawdown

S&P 500
-$110,119.41
-52.64%
ETF 1
-$393,916.57
-83.19%
The maximum drawdown shows both the absolute dollar loss and the percentage loss from a previous peak to a subsequent low point.

Best Month

S&P 500
$38,428.66
18.03%
ETF 1
$103,506.37
37.52%
The best month shows both the absolute dollar gain and the percentage gain in a single month.

Worst Month

S&P 500
-$43,104.46
-16.43%
ETF 1
-$128,182.76
-35.02%
The worst month shows both the absolute dollar loss and the percentage loss in a single month.