ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, announced today forward
and reverse share splits on 20 of its ETFs. The splits will not
change the total value of a shareholder's investment.
Forward Splits
Eight ETFs will forward split shares 3-for-1:
Ticker ProShares ETF Split Ratio
MVV ProShares Ultra S&P MidCap400 3:1 UYG
ProShares Ultra Financials 3:1 DDM ProShares Ultra
Dow30 3:1 EFO ProShares Ultra MSCI EAFE 3:1
UPRO ProShares UltraPro S&P500 3:1 EZJ
ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan 3:1 USD ProShares Ultra
Semiconductors 3:1 TQQQ ProShares UltraPro QQQ
3:1
All forward splits will apply to shareholders of record as of
the close of the markets on May 21, 2018, payable after the close
of the markets on May 23, 2018. The funds will trade at their
post-split prices on May 24, 2018. The ticker symbols and CUSIP
numbers for the funds will not change.
The forward splits will decrease the price per share of each
fund with a proportionate increase in the number of shares
outstanding. For example, for the 3-for-1 splits, every pre-split
share will result in the receipt of three post-split shares, which
will be priced at one-third the net asset value (“NAV”) of a
pre-split share.
Illustration of a Forward Split
The following table shows the effect of a hypothetical 3-for-1
split:
Period # of Shares Owned
Hypothetical NAV Value of Shares Pre-Split
100 $120.00 $12,000.00 Post-Split 300
$40.00 $12,000.00
Reverse Splits
A total of 12 ETFs will reverse split shares at the following
split ratios:
Ticker ProShares ETF
SplitRatio OldCUSIP
NewCUSIP BZQ ProShares UltraShort MSCI Brazil
Capped 1:5 74348A673 74347B292 EEV
ProShares UltraShort MSCIEmerging Markets 1:5
74347X575 74347B284 DXD ProShares UltraShort Dow30
1:4 74348A590 74347B276 SPXU ProShares
UltraPro Short S&P500 1:4 74348A442
74347B268 MYY ProShares Short S&P Mid Cap400 1:4
74347R800 74347B250 QID ProShares UltraShort
QQQ 1:4 74348A426 74347B243 DOG
ProShares Short Dow30 1:4 74347R701 74347B235
FXP ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 1:4
74348A350 74347B227 SSG ProShares UltraShort
Semiconductors 1:2 74347B797 74347B219 ZBIO
ProShares UltraPro ShortNasdaq Biotechnology 1:2
74347B623 74347B193 SEF ProShares Short
Financials 1:2 74347R230 74347B185 SMN
ProShares UltraShort Basic Materials 1:2 74347X138
74347B177
All reverse splits will be effective prior to market open on May
24, 2018, when the funds will begin trading at their post-split
price. The ticker symbol for the funds will not change. All funds
undergoing a reverse split will be issued a new CUSIP number,
listed above.
The reverse splits will increase the price per share of each
fund with a proportionate decrease in the number of shares
outstanding. For example, for a 1-for-4 reverse split, every four
pre-split shares will result in the receipt of one post-split
share, which will be priced four times higher than the NAV of a
pre-split share.
Illustration of Reverse Splits
The following table shows the effects of hypothetical 1-for-5,
1-for-4 and 1-for-2 reverse splits:
Period # of Shares Owned
Hypothetical NAV Value of Shares Pre-Split
1,000 $10.00 $10,000.00 1:5 Post-Split
200 $50.00 $10,000.00 1:4 Post-Split 250
$40.00 $10,000.00 1:2 Post-Split 500
$20.00 $10,000.00
Fractional Shares from Reverse Splits
For shareholders who hold quantities of shares that are not an
exact multiple of the reverse split ratio (for example, not a
multiple of 4 for a 1-to-4 reverse split), the reverse split will
result in the creation of a fractional share. Post-reverse split
fractional shares will be redeemed for cash and sent to your broker
of record. This redemption may cause some shareholders to realize
gains or losses, which could be a taxable event for those
shareholders.
About ProShares
ProShares has been at the forefront of the ETF revolution since
2006. ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with
more than $29 billion in assets. The company is the leader in
strategies such as dividend growth, alternative and geared
(leveraged and inverse). ProShares continues to innovate with
products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for
investors to manage risk and enhance returns.
May 9, 2018
Disclosures:
ProShares is the leader in dividend growth, alternative and
geared (leveraged and inverse) strategies. Source: ProShares and
Strategic Insight, based on number of funds and/or assets, as of
12/31/17.
Geared (leveraged or short) ProShares ETFs seek returns that are
a multiple of (e.g., 2x or -2x) the return of an index or
other benchmark (target) for a single day, as measured from
one NAV calculation to the next. Due to the compounding of daily
returns, ProShares' returns over periods other than one day will
likely differ in amount and possibly direction from the target
return for the same period. These effects may be more pronounced in
funds with larger or inverse multiples and in funds with volatile
benchmarks. Investors should monitor their ProShares holdings
consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. For more
on correlation, leverage and other risks, please read the
prospectus.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of
principal. Geared ProShares ETFs are non-diversified, and each
entails certain risks, which may include risk associated with the
use of derivatives (swap agreements, futures contracts and similar
instruments), imperfect benchmark correlation, leverage and market
price variance, all of which can increase volatility and decrease
performance. Short positions lose value as security prices
increase. Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher
volatility. Investments in smaller companies typically exhibit
higher volatility. Smaller company stocks also may trade at greater
spreads or lower trading volumes, and may be less liquid than
stocks of larger companies. International investments may also
involve risk from unfavorable fluctuations in currency values,
differences in generally accepted accounting principles, and from
economic or political instability. Securities focusing on a single
country may be subject to higher volatility. In emerging markets,
many risks are heightened, and lower trading volumes may occur.
Please see summary and full prospectuses for a more complete
description of risks. There is no guarantee any ProShares ETF
will achieve its investment objective.
Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges
and expenses of ProShares before investing. This and other
information can be found in their summary and full
prospectuses. Read them carefully before investing. Obtain them
from your financial advisor or broker-dealer representative, or
visit ProShares.com.
ProShares are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co.,
which is not affiliated with the funds' advisor or sponsor.
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