ProShares Ultra QQQ (QLD) Alternatives
ProShares Ultra QQQ (QLD) belongs to the Leveraged Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QLD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to QLD
QLD charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among QLD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | QLD vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | QLD vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long HOOD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Mar 20, 2025 | QLD vs HOOG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSM Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 14, 2025 | QLD vs TSMG | |
| Volatility Shares One+One Nasdaq-100® and Bitcoin ... | 0.75% | Feb 18, 2025 | QLD vs OOQB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QLD
Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | QLD vs MUU | |
| Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 98 | Apr 10, 2013 | QLD vs KORU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | QLD vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | QLD vs GGLL | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSM Daily ETF | 95 | Jan 14, 2025 | QLD vs TSMG |
Top Performing QLD Alternatives (YTD)
QLD alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN | 139.49% | Apr 9, 2019 | QLD vs NRGU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 124.98% | Nov 17, 2025 | QLD vs TERG | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 113.23% | Feb 16, 2023 | QLD vs WTIU | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 87.03% | Apr 1, 2020 | QLD vs GUSH | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long ARM Daily ETF | 78.95% | Jan 14, 2025 | QLD vs ARMG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QLD
QLD alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 14.34% | Apr 1, 2021 | QLD vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.38% | Apr 1, 2021 | QLD vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.90% | Jun 17, 2025 | QLD vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | QLD vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | QLD vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QLD
QLD alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | -11.83% | Apr 1, 2021 | QLD vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | QLD vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | QLD vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | QLD vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | QLD vs XTJL |
Other ETFs from ProShares
Most popular ProShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 47 | -17.87% | Feb 9, 2010 | QLD vs TQQQ | |
| ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Cryptocurrency, Actively Managed | 5 | -22.79% | Oct 19, 2021 | QLD vs BITO | |
| ProShares UltraPro S&P 500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 40 | -14.14% | Jun 23, 2009 | QLD vs UPRO | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P500 | Leveraged Equities, S&P 500 | 45 | -8.90% | Jun 19, 2006 | QLD vs SSO | |
| ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 23 | 2.32% | Oct 9, 2013 | QLD vs NOBL | |
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors | 89 | -4.90% | Jan 30, 2007 | QLD vs USD | |
| ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 13.99% | Feb 9, 2010 | QLD vs SQQQ | |
| ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF | Leveraged, Volatility | 5 | 40.61% | Oct 3, 2011 | QLD vs UVXY | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 3 | -46.65% | Apr 1, 2024 | QLD vs BITU | |
| ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas | Leveraged Commodities, Leveraged | 2 | -33.36% | Oct 4, 2011 | QLD vs BOIL |
Often Compared With QLD
What investors most often compare with QLD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare QLD with Any Fund or Stock
Compare QLD with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.