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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in BetaPro Gold Bullion 2x Daily Bull ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Different Benchmark Currency
GLDU.TO is traded in CAD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
BetaPro Gold Bullion 2x Daily Bull ETF (GLDU.TO) has returned 9.50% so far this year and 82.43% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GLDU.TO has achieved an annualized return of 17.13%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% per year.
BetaPro Gold Bullion 2x Daily Bull ETF
- 1D
- 7.51%
- 1M
- -22.65%
- YTD
- 9.50%
- 6M
- 30.74%
- 1Y
- 82.43%
- 3Y*
- 52.61%
- 5Y*
- 31.17%
- 10Y*
- 17.13%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.80%
- 1M
- -3.22%
- YTD
- -3.34%
- 6M
- -2.48%
- 1Y
- 12.46%
- 3Y*
- 17.80%
- 5Y*
- 12.48%
- 10Y*
- 12.91%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 23, 2008, GLDU.TO's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Nov 2009 with a return of +25.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -32.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, GLDU.TO closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 17, 2008 with a return of +23.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -20.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21.75% | 16.28% | -22.65% | 9.50% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 12.84% | 2.12% | 19.12% | 8.31% | -1.81% | -0.25% | -2.13% | 10.26% | 21.88% | 5.30% | 10.18% | 2.90% | 128.66% |
| 2024 | -3.65% | 0.18% | 16.45% | 5.51% | 2.08% | -1.54% | 9.62% | 3.25% | 9.44% | 7.94% | -7.88% | -3.12% | 42.19% |
| 2023 | 10.87% | -10.75% | 14.67% | 0.85% | -3.53% | -5.31% | 3.96% | -3.63% | -10.10% | 14.10% | 4.12% | 1.29% | 13.27% |
| 2022 | -4.16% | 12.31% | 2.18% | -4.97% | -6.80% | -4.01% | -5.57% | -6.48% | -5.04% | -5.42% | 16.02% | 4.84% | -9.80% |
| 2021 | -6.56% | -12.61% | -3.20% | 6.60% | 16.55% | -15.11% | 4.20% | -0.86% | -6.67% | 2.88% | -1.89% | 5.97% | -14.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
BetaPro Gold Bullion 2x Daily Bull ETF has an annualized alpha of 19.10%, beta of -0.15, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 24, 2008.
- This ETF captured 11.19% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -77.68%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of -0.15 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
- 19.10%
- Beta
- -0.15
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 11.19%
- Downside Capture
- -77.68%
Expense Ratio
GLDU.TO has a high expense ratio of 1.15%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GLDU.TO ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of ETFs 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
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BetaPro Gold Bullion 2x Daily Bull ETF (GLDU.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| GLDU.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.50 | 0.69 | +0.81 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.91 | 1.06 | +0.86 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.17 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.29 | 1.14 | +1.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.72 | 4.22 | +3.51 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 Bull 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 Bull ETF was 77.99%, occurring on Dec 17, 2015. Recovery took 2448 trading sessions.
The current BetaPro Gold Bullion 2x Daily Bull ETF drawdown is 28.76%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -77.99% | Aug 23, 2011 | 1086 | Dec 17, 2015 | 2448 | Sep 22, 2025 | 3534 |
| -56.26% | Mar 18, 2008 | 166 | Nov 12, 2008 | 258 | Nov 23, 2009 | 424 |
| -38.13% | Jan 30, 2026 | 39 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -25.15% | Dec 3, 2009 | 45 | Feb 8, 2010 | 65 | May 12, 2010 | 110 |
| -19.72% | Oct 21, 2025 | 11 | Nov 4, 2025 | 34 | Dec 22, 2025 | 45 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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