- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Jun 17, 2008
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
Share Price Chart
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Performance
SPXU.TO Performance Chart
BetaPro S&P 500 2x Daily Bull ETF (SPXU.TO) is up 15.2% since the beginning of the year. SPXU.TO is currently trading at CA$36 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of SPXU.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$2,055.
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Returns By Period
BetaPro S&P 500 2x Daily Bull ETF (SPXU.TO) has returned 15.21% so far this year and 34.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SPXU.TO has achieved an annualized return of 29.91%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.61% per year.
BetaPro S&P 500 2x Daily Bull ETF
- 1D
- 1.52%
- 1M
- -2.98%
- YTD
- 15.21%
- 6M
- 13.36%
- 1Y
- 34.85%
- 3Y*
- 30.13%
- 5Y*
- 15.50%
- 10Y*
- 29.91%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.93%
- 1M
- 1.99%
- YTD
- 13.67%
- 6M
- 12.89%
- 1Y
- 25.52%
- 3Y*
- 21.80%
- 5Y*
- 14.76%
- 10Y*
- 14.61%
SPXU.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 1, 2008, SPXU.TO's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Feb 2020 with a return of +67.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -29.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SPXU.TO closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 18, 2020 with a return of +99.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -23.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.04% | -2.09% | -10.50% | 20.82% | 9.91% | -2.98% | 15.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.65% | -3.58% | -12.04% | -3.78% | 11.84% | 9.57% | 3.81% | 2.91% | 6.74% | 3.80% | -0.35% | -0.76% | 22.49% |
| 2024 | 2.81% | 9.84% | 5.46% | -8.78% | 9.42% | 6.25% | 1.57% | 3.69% | 3.35% | -2.60% | 11.50% | -5.64% | 40.87% |
| 2023 | 11.93% | -5.65% | 6.28% | 2.39% | 0.14% | 12.56% | 5.79% | -4.03% | -10.21% | -4.88% | 17.93% | 8.41% | 43.60% |
| 2022 | -10.61% | -6.43% | 6.88% | -17.68% | -0.89% | -16.86% | 18.35% | -8.86% | -18.58% | 15.28% | 9.60% | -12.02% | -40.81% |
| 2021 | -2.72% | 5.45% | 8.33% | 10.54% | 0.24% | 5.14% | 4.32% | 5.89% | -9.58% | 14.29% | -1.69% | 8.41% | 57.51% |
Benchmark Metrics
BetaPro S&P 500 2x Daily Bull ETF has an annualized alpha of 8.07%, beta of 1.71, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 01, 2008.
- This ETF captured 228.67% of S&P 500 Index gains and 164.29% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 8.07% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.71 means this ETF moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 8.07%
- Beta
- 1.71
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 228.67%
- Downside Capture
- 164.29%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SPXU.TO ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BetaPro S&P 500 2x Daily Bull ETF (SPXU.TO) 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.
| SPXU.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.83 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.35 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.87 | 2.79 | -0.92 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.68 | 10.35 | -2.68 |
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 S&P 500 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 S&P 500 2x Daily Bull ETF was 59.70%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 170 trading sessions.
The current BetaPro S&P 500 2x Daily Bull ETF drawdown is 3.68%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -59.70%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 8mo 6d | 9mo 8dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -49.62%Mar 2009 | 2mo 1d | 4mo 17d | 6mo 18dJan 2009 - Jul 2009 |
Bear market2022 | -47.90%Oct 2022 | 9mo 16d | 1y 7mo | 2y 4moDec 2021 - May 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -37.66%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 5mo 18d | 10mo 22dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -36.63%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 6mo 11d | 9mo 15dSep 2018 - Jul 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SPXU.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.70% | -48.87% | -10.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.73% | -9.17% | -9.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -35.54% | -19.59% | -15.95% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.90% | -23.14% | -24.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -59.70% | -27.97% | -31.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.68% | 0.00% | -3.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.73% | -9.64% | -0.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.55% | 2.47% | +2.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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