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BetaPro NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF (HQU.TO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
Global X
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Equity

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in BetaPro NASDAQ-100 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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S&P 500 Index

Different Benchmark Currency

HQU.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 NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF (HQU.TO) has returned -19.26% so far this year and 25.75% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, HQU.TO has achieved an annualized return of 25.93%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% per year.


BetaPro NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF

1D
-1.54%
1M
-16.22%
YTD
-19.26%
6M
-17.81%
1Y
25.75%
3Y*
29.55%
5Y*
12.05%
10Y*
25.93%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 17, 2008, HQU.TO's average daily return is +0.26%, while the average monthly return is +1.60%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +30.1%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -76.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, HQU.TO closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 22, 2013 with a return of +202.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 2, 2009 at -73.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.73%-5.25%-16.22%-19.26%
20253.54%-6.54%-15.88%-0.41%18.17%12.08%4.27%0.64%10.53%8.62%-4.14%-2.24%26.77%
20242.65%9.93%1.57%-9.61%12.17%12.02%-4.39%1.04%3.89%-2.48%10.11%-0.19%40.01%
202321.06%-1.82%18.67%0.13%15.09%12.26%6.91%-3.94%-10.63%-5.05%21.65%10.63%114.00%
2022-17.18%-9.88%7.79%-26.21%-4.96%-18.56%25.32%-10.98%-21.09%6.21%8.99%-18.25%-61.73%
2021-0.20%-0.52%1.87%11.64%-2.49%12.34%5.31%8.29%-11.53%16.19%3.55%1.37%52.20%

Benchmark Metrics

BetaPro NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF has an annualized alpha of 46.03%, beta of 2.35, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 2008.

  • This ETF captured 266.73% of S&P 500 Index gains and 231.49% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.08 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
46.03%
Beta
2.35
0.08
Upside Capture
266.73%
Downside Capture
231.49%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HQU.TO ranks 32 for risk / return — below 32% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


HQU.TO Risk / Return Rank: 3232
Overall Rank
HQU.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2929
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HQU.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 3737
Sortino Ratio Rank
HQU.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 3838
Omega Ratio Rank
HQU.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 2929
Calmar Ratio Rank
HQU.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 2828
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BetaPro NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF (HQU.TO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


HQU.TOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.58

0.69

-0.11

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.12

1.06

+0.06

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.16

1.17

-0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.73

1.14

-0.41

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.41

4.22

-1.81

Explore HQU.TO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


BetaPro NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF doesn't pay dividends

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 NASDAQ-100 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 NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF was 95.76%, occurring on Jul 5, 2010. Recovery took 2520 trading sessions.

The current BetaPro NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF drawdown is 25.85%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.76%Jun 20, 2008511Jul 5, 20102520Jul 20, 20203031
-64.83%Nov 22, 2021276Dec 28, 2022366Jun 12, 2024642
-43%Dec 17, 202477Apr 8, 202571Jul 21, 2025148
-26.26%Jul 11, 202419Aug 7, 202465Nov 8, 202484
-25.85%Oct 30, 2025104Mar 30, 2026

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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