SH vs SHRT
ProShares Short S&P500 compared with Gotham Short Strategies ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
SH
ProShares Short S&P500
TTM yield · Quarterly
SHRT
Gotham Short Strategies ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- SH yields more today: 3.96% vs 0.08% (forward).
- SH has grown its payout faster: -30.4%/yr vs -92.3%/yr over the last 1 year.
- SH pays every quarter; SHRT pays once a year.
- Over the last year SH delivered the higher total return: -12.3% vs -12.6% (price change plus payouts).
- SH is cheaper to own: 0.89% vs 1.35% expense ratio.
- SH has the steadier distribution: consistency 60/100 vs 18/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | SH | SHRT |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $32.35 | $6.63 |
| TTM yield | 4.29% | 0.08% |
| Forward yield | 3.96% | 0.08% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.28 | $0.005 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) | Dec 4, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.89% | 1.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | -30.4% | -92.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 60/100 | 18/100 |
| 1-year total return | -12.3% | -12.6% |
| 1-year price return | -15.9% | -12.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 836.7M | 12.2M |
| Years paying | 19.7 | 2.7 |
| 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
| SH | SHRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 309.1 | 1,508.3 |
| Income per year | $396 | $8 |
| Income per month (avg) | $33 | $1 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model SH · Model SHRT
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.32 | Est. |
| SH Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.32 | Est. |
| SH Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.32 | Est. |
| SHRT Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | $0.005 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
SHSHRT
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, SH or SHRT?
SH currently has the higher trailing yield: SH yields 4.29% and SHRT yields 0.08%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do SH and SHRT pay?
SH pays every quarter and SHRT pays once a year. SH's next ex-date is Sep 23, 2026 and SHRT's is Dec 4, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, SH or SHRT?
SH has grown its payout faster: -30.4%/yr vs -92.3%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is SH or SHRT better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. SH and SHRT 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.