How can I buy the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF?

You can purchase it through any online brokerage account the same way you would buy a stock or other ETF. Simply search for its ticker (BOIL), choose the number of shares, and place your order.

Is the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF a good investment?

Not for long-term investors. It’s a short-term, high-volatility trading instrument that can amplify gains and losses. Long-term results are typically poor due to leverage decay and contango.

How do you buy ProShares ETFs?

ProShares ETFs trade on major U.S. exchanges and can be bought through most brokerage accounts. Just search for the fund by name, review its prospectus, and execute your order like any other ETF.

How to Invest in ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF (BOIL)

Q: What is the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF?

It’s a 2x leveraged ETF designed to deliver twice the daily return of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex, which tracks natural gas futures prices. Instead of owning natural gas companies, it uses derivatives to provide exposure.

By Tony Dong – Updated Feb 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF doubles daily index moves, amplifying risk and gain.
The ETF uses leverage and futures for short-term natural gas price speculation.
High fees and contango might lower the ETF's long-term investment appeal.

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NYSEMKT: BOIL

ProShares Trust II - ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas

Today's Change

(1.37%) $0.28

Current Price

$20.73

Key Data Points

AUM

$395M

Expense Ratio

0.95%

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What is the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF?

This is a leveraged ETF designed to deliver twice (2x) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex.

That means if the index price rises by 2% in a day, the fund aims to rise by roughly 4%. If prices fall by 1%, expect about a 2% loss.

Unlike stock or bond ETFs, this fund doesn’t hold physical assets. It invests in derivatives, mainly natural gas futures contracts. These are financial agreements to buy or sell natural gas at a future date, which allow the ETF to mirror price movements in the commodity market.

The use of futures also provides the leverage, meaning borrowed exposure, that amplifies daily returns. This leverage resets every day, so long-term performance can drift dramatically from what investors might expect.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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How to buy the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Search for the ETF: Enter the ticker "BOIL" into the search bar to bring up the ETF's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this ETF.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Holdings of the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF

The Bloomberg Natural Gas Subindex tracked by this ETF uses the settlement prices of natural gas futures and rolls those contracts gradually each month over five trading days.

Each day, about 20% of the current position is rolled into the next month’s contract to maintain continuous exposure. The ETF simply tries to emulate this exposure as best as possible.

As of early October 2025, the ETF’s key holdings included:

Natural gas futures (November 2025) -- roughly 107% exposure, representing the near-month contracts.
Natural gas futures (January 2026) -- around 92% exposure in the next contract month.
Cash and other collateral -- about $507 million in reserves and short-term instruments used to back the leveraged futures positions.

The fund continuously adjusts these holdings to maintain its 2x daily exposure. However, investors should note that contango, a situation where future natural gas prices are higher than current prices, can erode returns as the fund repeatedly sells cheaper contracts and buys more expensive ones.

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Should you invest in the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF?

This ETF is not the best investment for beginners or long-term holders. It’s a trading tool, designed for short-term speculation by investors who actively monitor natural gas markets and understand leverage.

The combination of futures exposure, leverage, and daily resets means that over longer periods, compounding effects can cause performance to deviate drastically from natural gas prices. Add in high fees and the drag from contango, and the odds are stacked against long-term success.

Use this ETF only if you have a clear, time-sensitive investment thesis on natural gas prices, can manage position size carefully, and are prepared for large daily swings.

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Does the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF pay a dividend?

No, this fund does not pay a traditional dividend. Since it holds futures contracts instead of income-producing assets, there’s no regular cash payout. Occasionally, if gains are realized from rolling or closing contracts, those may be distributed as capital gains at year-end, but currently, this ETF has no yield.

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What is the ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF’s expense ratio?

The expense ratio measures the annual cost of managing the ETF. It’s deducted from the fund’s returns and covers administrative, trading, and management fees.

This ETF charges 0.95% per year, or about $95 for every $10,000 invested. That’s on the higher side, but it’s fairly standard for leveraged commodity ETFs that require constant rebalancing and futures management.

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Expense Ratio

A percentage of mutual fund or ETF assets deducted annually to cover management, operational, and administrative costs.

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Historical performance of ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF

Annualized Total Returns as of Aug. 31, 2025:
	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
Net Asset Value	-30.31%	-85.68%	-63.57%	-58.37%
Market Price	-29.69%	-85.66%	-63.53%	-58.33%

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The bottom line

For most investors, this fund is not suitable. It’s a high-risk, short-term trading product, not a buy-and-hold investment. Between the volatility of natural gas, contango, leverage decay, and management costs, long-term performance has been consistently poor.

If you’re new to investing, this ETF is best avoided entirely. Only trade it if you fully understand how leveraged futures ETFs work and have a specific, short-term view on natural gas prices. Even then, limit your position size, as the swings can be extreme.

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Investing in ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF FAQ

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Tony Dong has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

How to Invest in ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas ETF (BOIL)

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