- Issuer
- Defiance
- Inception Date
- Jan 6, 2026
- Region
- North America (United States)
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- Planet Labs PBC (PL)
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $8M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 115K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $1.41M
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long PL ETF
- 1D
- 1.64%
- 1M
- -59.80%
- 6M
- -67.55%
- YTD
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
PLU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 7, 2026, PLU's average daily return is +0.22%, while the average monthly return is +4.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.2 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +78.3%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -67.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, PLU closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 2026 with a return of +50.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -52.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28.23% | -14.81% | 17.20% | 57.26% | 78.33% | -67.62% | -64.21% | -58.39% |
Benchmark Metrics
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long PL ETF has an annualized alpha of -10.61%, beta of 4.63, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 07, 2026.
- This ETF captured 33484.41% of S&P 500 Index gains and 609.70% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.10 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
- -10.61%
- Beta
- 4.63
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 33,484.41%
- Downside Capture
- 609.70%
Expense Ratio
PLU has a high expense ratio of 1.31%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Defiance Daily Target 2X Long PL ETF (PLU) 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.
| PLU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.25 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.00 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 8.49 | — |
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 Defiance Daily Target 2X Long PL 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 Defiance Daily Target 2X Long PL ETF was 89.58%, occurring on Jul 29, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Defiance Daily Target 2X Long PL ETF drawdown is 88.51%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-89.58%Jul 2026 | 2mo 1d | — | 2mo 5dMay 2026 - now | — |
-52.05%Feb 2026 | 16d | 1mo 13d | 1mo 29dJan 2026 - Mar 2026 | — |
-40.12%Mar 2026 | 4d | 9d | 13dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-27.81%Apr 2026 | 12d | 12d | 24dApr 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-15.29%Apr 2026 | 5d | 2d | 7dApr 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -89.58% | -56.78% | -32.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -88.51% | -1.58% | -86.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -34.87% | -10.70% | -24.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.14% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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