Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DGP DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | Leveraged Commodities, Gold, Precious Metals | 14.29% |
AGQ ProShares Ultra Silver | Silver, Leveraged Commodities, Precious Metals | 14.29% |
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 14.29% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | Leveraged Equities | 14.29% |
UPW ProShares Ultra Utilities | Leveraged Equities | 14.29% |
DIG ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | Leveraged Equities | 14.29% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 14.29% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Better than qqq leveraged, 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 Jul 21, 2026, the Better than qqq leveraged returned 77.42% Year-To-Date and 39.39% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | ALL TIME* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | -0.19% | -0.76% | 7.25% | 8.73% | 18.21% | 17.95% | 11.30% | 13.09% | 8.08% |
Portfolio Better than qqq leveraged | 0.37% | -18.86% | 48.67% | 77.42% | 166.28% | 75.78% | 48.21% | 39.39% | 30.66% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||||
AGQ ProShares Ultra Silver | 0.96% | -28.17% | -74.91% | -60.66% | 15.33% | 24.96% | 7.33% | 1.71% | 1.64% |
DGP DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | -0.43% | -11.22% | -28.99% | -20.17% | 26.25% | 45.96% | 27.10% | 16.38% | 9.25% |
DIG ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 0.87% | 16.92% | 43.45% | 62.13% | 74.21% | 17.88% | 33.41% | 4.46% | -0.17% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.14% | -12.08% | 20.01% | 22.29% | 41.98% | 37.92% | 18.50% | 33.23% | 24.89% |
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 0.99% | -51.02% | 125.20% | 225.51% | 400.73% | 77.51% | 27.50% | 52.03% | 39.58% |
UPW ProShares Ultra Utilities | -0.82% | 1.80% | 5.55% | 8.42% | 12.23% | 15.69% | 11.00% | 9.28% | 9.70% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 1.19% | -23.32% | 44.94% | 58.94% | 100.99% | 97.07% | 57.89% | 55.50% | 28.48% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 11, 2010, Better than qqq leveraged's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +37.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -28.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, Better than qqq leveraged closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +19.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -19.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.14% | 9.08% | -10.28% | 37.58% | 29.14% | -1.36% | -11.69% | 77.42% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.23% | -2.32% | -1.36% | -8.91% | 14.41% | 19.18% | 4.83% | 5.13% | 17.50% | 11.39% | 1.90% | 8.58% | 99.05% |
| 2024 | 0.24% | 12.97% | 13.30% | -3.14% | 17.13% | 1.98% | -1.90% | -0.83% | 5.18% | -0.31% | 1.12% | -7.03% | 42.35% |
| 2023 | 15.97% | -6.44% | 17.84% | -2.15% | 5.93% | 7.43% | 10.68% | -5.39% | -11.82% | -4.52% | 18.69% | 9.58% | 63.25% |
| 2022 | -8.16% | 4.67% | 8.19% | -19.70% | 5.15% | -21.87% | 19.58% | -13.04% | -18.92% | 9.43% | 22.09% | -8.98% | -29.66% |
| 2021 | 1.55% | 6.83% | 1.81% | 4.67% | 6.52% | 2.03% | -0.97% | 1.77% | -7.74% | 14.86% | 6.93% | 4.94% | 50.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Better than qqq leveraged has an annualized alpha of 11.32%, beta of 1.82, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 11, 2010.
- This portfolio captured 257.48% of S&P 500 Index gains and 156.26% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.32% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.82 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 11.32%
- Beta
- 1.82
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 257.48%
- Downside Capture
- 156.26%
Expense Ratio
Better than qqq leveraged has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range. 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
Better than qqq leveraged ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% 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 Better than qqq leveraged 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 | 2.73 | 1.45 | +1.28 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.67 | 2.03 | +0.64 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.26 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.33 | 2.01 | +4.32 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.42 | 8.68 | +7.74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AGQ ProShares Ultra Silver | 20 | 0.12 | 1.11 | 1.17 | 0.18 | 0.31 |
DGP DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 21 | 0.47 | 0.97 | 1.13 | 0.55 | 1.28 |
DIG ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 64 | 1.78 | 2.23 | 1.28 | 2.50 | 6.44 |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 43 | 1.13 | 1.61 | 1.21 | 1.68 | 5.37 |
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 91 | 3.23 | 2.83 | 1.39 | 7.35 | 23.74 |
UPW ProShares Ultra Utilities | 19 | 0.41 | 0.75 | 1.09 | 0.64 | 1.26 |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 61 | 1.43 | 1.92 | 1.25 | 3.19 | 8.07 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Better than qqq leveraged provided a 0.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.50% | 0.74% | 0.93% | 0.56% | 0.65% | 0.51% | 0.60% | 0.68% | 0.94% | 0.53% | 1.19% | 0.60% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AGQ ProShares Ultra Silver | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DGP DB Gold Double Long Exchange Traded Notes | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DIG ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 1.53% | 2.62% | 3.13% | 0.61% | 1.33% | 2.24% | 3.18% | 2.72% | 2.30% | 1.76% | 1.09% | 1.56% |
QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ | 0.14% | 0.17% | 0.25% | 0.33% | 0.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.21% | 0.11% |
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 0.01% | 0.34% | 1.18% | 0.51% | 1.07% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.38% | 1.30% | 0.09% | 4.84% | 0.00% |
UPW ProShares Ultra Utilities | 1.44% | 1.67% | 1.83% | 2.40% | 1.55% | 1.30% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 1.98% | 1.51% | 1.70% | 2.16% |
USD ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 0.36% | 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 Better than qqq leveraged. 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 Better than qqq leveraged was 57.09%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.
The current Better than qqq leveraged drawdown is 22.00%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-57.09%Mar 2020 | 29d | 4mo 16d | 5mo 15dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-49.24%Oct 2022 | 6mo 20d | 9mo 2d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-41.14%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 2y 4mo | 2y 9moMay 2011 - Feb 2014 | — |
-35.59%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 19dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-32.88%Aug 2015 | 7mo 4d | 10mo 10d | 1y 5moJan 2015 - Jun 2016 | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 7 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.00, 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 | 1.46 | 1.44 | 1.43 | 1.42 | 1.42 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.42, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
Better than qqq leveraged correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.75 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.79 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.80 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 11, 2010 | 0.80 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. QLD has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.90, while DGP has the lowest at 0.05.
Asset Correlations Table
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