Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 50% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 50% |
Performance
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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The earliest data available for this chart is Feb 1, 2007, corresponding to the inception date of USD
Returns By Period
As of Apr 3, 2026, the 2x ETFs returned -7.49% Year-To-Date and 41.52% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio 2x ETFs | 0.64% | -3.88% | -7.49% | -6.53% | 85.88% | 65.43% | 31.86% | 41.52% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 1.08% | -1.70% | -3.87% | -2.71% | 144.73% | 92.19% | 44.90% | 50.94% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.18% | -6.10% | -11.07% | -10.29% | 36.96% | 36.81% | 15.87% | 29.84% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 2, 2007, 2x ETFs's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +29.9%, 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% | 3.91% | -7.49% | ||||||||
| 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 14.27%, beta of 2.28, and R² of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 02, 2007.
- This portfolio captured 360.66% of S&P 500 Index gains and 181.20% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 14.27% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 2.28 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index — expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 14.27%
- Beta
- 2.28
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 360.66%
- Downside Capture
- 181.20%
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 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.44 | 0.88 | +0.56 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.07 | 1.37 | +0.70 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.21 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.07 | 1.39 | +1.69 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.05 | 6.43 | +2.62 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 88 | 1.89 | 2.43 | 1.34 | 4.65 | 12.68 |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 47 | 0.83 | 1.42 | 1.20 | 1.55 | 4.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
2x ETFs provided a 0.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.33% | 0.28% | 0.18% | 0.19% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.42% | 0.50% | 0.17% | 0.34% | 0.25% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.10% | 0.05% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.72% | 0.93% | 0.32% | 0.46% | 0.39% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.19% | 0.17% | 0.25% | 0.33% | 0.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.21% | 0.11% |
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 19.41%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -84.99% | Oct 19, 2007 | 348 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1181 | Nov 13, 2013 | 1529 |
| -70.85% | Dec 28, 2021 | 202 | Oct 14, 2022 | 316 | Jan 19, 2024 | 518 |
| -56.34% | Feb 20, 2020 | 22 | Mar 20, 2020 | 83 | Jul 20, 2020 | 105 |
| -50.97% | Jan 24, 2025 | 52 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 107 |
| -43.84% | Aug 30, 2018 | 80 | Dec 24, 2018 | 77 | Apr 16, 2019 | 157 |
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. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | USD | QLD | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.89 | 0.84 |
| USD | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 0.97 |
| QLD | 0.89 | 0.83 | 1.00 | 0.93 |
| Portfolio | 0.84 | 0.97 | 0.93 | 1.00 |