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
$81,600
ETF 1
$81,600
The total amount of money invested, including initial investment and all monthly contributions.

Final Value

S&P 500
$542,192.41
ETF 1
$887,382.58
The final value of the investment, including all contributions and returns.

Avg Annual Return

S&P 500
6.54%
ETF 1
8.32%
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
-$134,915.96
-52.90%
ETF 1
-$495,167.41
-83.39%
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
$41,705.77
18.03%
ETF 1
$116,815.76
37.52%
The best month shows both the absolute dollar gain and the percentage gain in a single month.

Worst Month

S&P 500
-$46,783.61
-16.43%
ETF 1
-$174,401.02
-35.02%
The worst month shows both the absolute dollar loss and the percentage loss in a single month.