- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Jan 22, 2008
- Category
- Inverse Commodities
- Leveraged
- -2x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Commodity
Share Price Chart
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Performance
GLDD.TO Performance Chart
BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF (GLDD.TO) is up 2.0% since the beginning of the year. GLDD.TO is currently trading at CA$10 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of GLDD.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$182.
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Returns By Period
BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF (GLDD.TO) has returned 1.97% so far this year and -40.89% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GLDD.TO has returned -21.65% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.61% annually.
BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 27.00%
- YTD
- 1.97%
- 6M
- 3.47%
- 1Y
- -40.89%
- 3Y*
- -39.58%
- 5Y*
- -28.84%
- 10Y*
- -21.65%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.93%
- 1M
- 1.99%
- YTD
- 13.67%
- 6M
- 12.89%
- 1Y
- 25.52%
- 3Y*
- 21.80%
- 5Y*
- 14.76%
- 10Y*
- 14.61%
GLDD.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 23, 2008, GLDD.TO's average daily return is -0.05%, while the average monthly return is -1.39%.
Historically, 43% of months were positive and 57% were negative. The best month was Oct 2008 with a return of +39.0%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -24.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, GLDD.TO closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 27, 2020 with a return of +106.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 26, 2020 at -50.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -24.27% | -17.12% | 22.64% | 2.02% | 2.25% | 27.00% | 1.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | -12.83% | -2.82% | -16.59% | -10.95% | -1.00% | -0.72% | 0.72% | -9.31% | -18.76% | -9.00% | -10.60% | -3.98% | -64.15% |
| 2024 | 3.86% | 0.95% | -15.86% | -5.61% | -3.69% | 1.85% | -9.33% | -3.74% | -8.47% | -8.04% | 7.59% | 3.11% | -33.44% |
| 2023 | -10.24% | 11.97% | -14.08% | -1.25% | 2.73% | 5.89% | -3.86% | 3.92% | 10.24% | -12.31% | -4.09% | -2.13% | -15.90% |
| 2022 | 1.35% | -11.56% | -5.60% | 3.58% | 7.18% | 2.46% | 5.13% | 5.43% | 7.17% | 3.69% | -14.78% | -5.28% | -4.30% |
| 2021 | 5.36% | 12.99% | 1.94% | -6.86% | -14.66% | 15.13% | -4.90% | -1.09% | 6.95% | -3.69% | -0.08% | -3.76% | 3.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF has an annualized alpha of -9.67%, beta of -0.01, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 23, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 91.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -20.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -9.67%
- Beta
- -0.01
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- -20.54%
- Downside Capture
- 91.35%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GLDD.TO ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF (GLDD.TO) and compare them to 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.
| GLDD.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.74 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.83 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.88 | 1.35 | -0.46 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.63 | 2.79 | -3.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.93 | 10.35 | -11.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF. 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 BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF was 99.33%, occurring on Mar 2, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF drawdown is 98.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -99.33%Mar 2026 | 17y 5mo | — | 17y 9moSep 2008 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -24.68%Mar 2008 | 1mo 23d | 1mo 13d | 3mo 6dJan 2008 - Apr 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -24.51%Jul 2008 | 2mo 14d | 27d | 3mo 11dMay 2008 - Aug 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -11.59%Aug 2008 | 3d | 19d | 22dAug 2008 - Sep 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -2.98%Aug 2008 | 0s | 1d | 1dAug 2008 - Aug 2008 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GLDD.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.33% | -48.87% | -50.46% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -65.45% | -9.17% | -56.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -88.50% | -19.59% | -68.91% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -90.20% | -23.14% | -67.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -96.12% | -27.97% | -68.15% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -98.88% | 0.00% | -98.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -82.80% | -9.64% | -73.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 44.02% | 2.47% | +41.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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