METD vs SH
Direxion Daily META Bear 1X ETF compared with ProShares Short S&P500 on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
METD
Direxion Daily META Bear 1X ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- SH yields more today: 3.67% vs 1.82% (forward).
- SH has grown its payout faster: -31.1%/yr vs -41.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year METD delivered the higher total return: -5.5% vs -9.3% (price change plus payouts).
- SH is cheaper to own: 0.88% vs 1.02% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | METD | SH |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $13.37 | $32.24 |
| TTM yield | 2.70% | 3.95% |
| Forward yield | 1.82% | 3.67% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.244 | $1.184 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) | Dec 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 1.02% | 0.88% |
| 1-year payout growth | -41.9% | -31.1% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 55/100 | 57/100 |
| 1-year total return | -5.5% | -9.3% |
| 1-year price return | -8.0% | -12.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 16.3M | 1.0B |
| Years paying | 2.3 | 19.8 |
| Sector / category | Trading--Inverse Equity | Trading--Inverse Equity |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| METD | SH | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 747.9 | 310.2 |
| Income per year | $182 | $367 |
| Income per month (avg) | $15 | $31 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model METD · Model SH
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| METD Dec 22, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.061 | Est. |
| METD Mar 23, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.061 | Est. |
| METD Jun 22, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.061 | Est. |
| SH Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.296 | Est. |
| SH Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.296 | Est. |
| SH Jun 23, 2027 | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.296 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
METDSH
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, METD or SH?
SH currently has the higher trailing yield: METD yields 2.70% and SH yields 3.95%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do METD and SH pay?
METD pays every quarter and SH pays every quarter. METD's next ex-date is Dec 22, 2026 and SH's is Dec 23, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, METD or SH?
SH has grown its payout faster: -31.1%/yr vs -41.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is METD or SH better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. METD and SH differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.