Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 50% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 2x ETFs, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 16, 2026, the 2x ETFs returned 72.07% Year-To-Date and 50.64% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio 2x ETFs | 7.83% | 10.56% | 72.07% | 79.20% | 161.34% | 82.09% | 47.82% | 50.64% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 6.21% | 8.95% | 40.89% | 42.51% | 84.69% | 46.32% | 24.77% | 36.82% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 9.00% | 11.71% | 103.68% | 118.16% | 251.95% | 115.80% | 68.08% | 61.82% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 1, 2007, 2x ETFs's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +47.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -33.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, 2x ETFs closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +29.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -28.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.65% | -7.55% | -9.72% | 47.81% | 26.99% | 2.98% | 72.07% | ||||||
| 2025 | -5.74% | -4.74% | -19.69% | -2.33% | 29.93% | 24.59% | 10.08% | -0.29% | 13.99% | 15.62% | -8.77% | -0.96% | 49.02% |
| 2024 | 10.22% | 23.65% | 9.01% | -10.46% | 23.00% | 15.48% | -8.32% | -0.90% | 2.88% | 0.41% | 5.84% | 1.77% | 91.03% |
| 2023 | 26.65% | 2.63% | 21.71% | -5.17% | 28.00% | 13.59% | 10.37% | -3.55% | -13.74% | -8.57% | 26.41% | 16.66% | 170.00% |
| 2022 | -21.20% | -6.15% | 5.75% | -30.38% | 1.47% | -25.57% | 29.68% | -16.56% | -24.19% | 7.42% | 22.49% | -19.54% | -64.30% |
| 2021 | 2.16% | 5.04% | 1.39% | 5.51% | 1.09% | 13.95% | 2.02% | 7.61% | -10.71% | 17.57% | 18.52% | -0.68% | 79.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
2x ETFs has an annualized alpha of 15.99%, beta of 2.29, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 2007.
- This portfolio captured 374.29% of S&P 500 Index gains and 181.46% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 15.99% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 2.29 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 15.99%
- Beta
- 2.29
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 374.29%
- Downside Capture
- 181.46%
Expense Ratio
2x ETFs has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
2x ETFs ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 2x ETFs and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.26 | 2.14 | +1.12 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.23 | 2.89 | +0.34 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.39 | +0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.64 | 2.91 | +2.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.25 | 13.08 | +4.16 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 75 | 2.45 | 2.87 | 1.39 | 3.39 | 11.54 |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 91 | 3.86 | 3.38 | 1.46 | 7.98 | 22.33 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
2x ETFs provided a 0.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.17% | 0.28% | 0.18% | 0.19% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.42% | 0.50% | 0.17% | 0.34% | 0.25% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.12% | 0.17% | 0.25% | 0.33% | 0.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.21% | 0.11% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 0.23% | 0.39% | 0.10% | 0.05% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.72% | 0.93% | 0.32% | 0.46% | 0.39% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 2x ETFs. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the 2x ETFs was 84.99%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1181 trading sessions.
The current 2x ETFs drawdown is 4.07%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -84.99%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 8mo | 6y 27dOct 2007 - Nov 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -70.85%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 1y 3mo | 2y 22dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -56.34%Mar 2020 | 29d | 4mo 2d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -50.97%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 20d | 5mo 4dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -43.84%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 23d | 7mo 19dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.04 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.04, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
2x ETFs correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.81 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.83 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.86 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.84 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 1, 2007 | 0.84 |
Asset Correlations Table
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