- ISIN
- US88636J1549
- CUSIP
- 88636J154
- Issuer
- Defiance
- Inception Date
- Sep 17, 2025
- Category
- Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $48M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 42K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $1.81M
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Performance
QLDY Performance Chart
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF (QLDY) is up 5.9% since the beginning of the year. QLDY is currently trading at $41 per share.
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Returns By Period
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF
- 1D
- 0.72%
- 1M
- -6.71%
- 6M
- 6.11%
- YTD
- 5.94%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 18.15%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
QLDY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 18, 2025, QLDY's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 36% of months were positive and 64% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +18.8%, while the worst month was Jul 2026 at -8.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, QLDY closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -4.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.17% | -3.92% | -7.06% | 18.84% | 11.23% | -1.90% | -8.36% | 5.94% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.01% | 4.10% | -2.21% | -1.25% | 1.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF has an annualized alpha of -12.22%, beta of 1.54, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 264.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 171.16% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -12.22% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.54 means this ETF moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- -12.22%
- Beta
- 1.54
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 171.16%
- Downside Capture
- 264.32%
Expense Ratio
QLDY has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF (QLDY) 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.
| QLDY | 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
Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF provided a 31.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $13.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $13.01 | $4.38 |
Dividend yield | 31.85% | 9.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.09 | $1.19 | $0.96 | $1.43 | $1.22 | $1.08 | $1.66 | $8.63 | |||||
| 2025 | $1.57 | $1.33 | $1.48 | $4.38 |
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 Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income 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 Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF was 17.44%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 18 trading sessions.
The current Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF drawdown is 11.16%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-17.44%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 25d | 5mo 26dOct 2025 - Apr 2026 | — |
-14.79%Jul 2026 | 1mo 26d | — | 1mo 29dJun 2026 - now | — |
-3.79%Oct 2025 | 0s | 14d | 14dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 | — |
-3.39%May 2026 | 4d | 7d | 11dMay 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-1.91%Sep 2025 | 2d | 6d | 8dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| QLDY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.44% | -56.78% | +39.34% |
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 | -11.16% | -1.58% | -9.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.67% | -10.70% | +6.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.14% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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