3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

3ARE.L (Leverage Shares 3x Long ARK Innovation ETC EUR) and 2FB.L (Leverage Shares 2x Facebook ETC A GBP) are both Leveraged Equities funds from Leverage Shares. 3ARE.L is actively managed, while 2FB.L is passively managed. Over the past 3 years, 3ARE.L returned -1.23%/yr vs 24.45%/yr for 2FB.L. A 0.50 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined. Both charge a 0.75% expense ratio.

Performance

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in Leverage Shares 3x Long ARK Innovation ETC EUR (3ARE.L) and Leverage Shares 2x Facebook ETC A GBP (2FB.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

3ARE.L is traded in EUR, while 2FB.L is traded in GBp. To make them comparable, the 2FB.L values have been converted to EUR using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, 3ARE.L achieves a -18.15% return, which is significantly higher than 2FB.L's -36.21% return.

3ARE.L

• 1D: -2.56%
• 1M: 3.10%
• YTD: -18.15%
• 6M: -25.49%
• 1Y: -13.64%
• 3Y*: -1.23%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

2FB.L

• 1D: -4.22%
• 1M: -17.14%
• YTD: -36.21%
• 6M: -35.74%
• 1Y: -50.68%
• 3Y*: 24.45%
• 5Y*: -6.71%
• 10Y*: —

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

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
3ARE.L Leverage Shares 3x Long ARK Innovation ETC EUR	-18.15%	-2.23%	-24.40%	184.60%	-99.25%	8.87%
2FB.L Leverage Shares 2x Facebook ETC A GBP	-36.21%	-13.34%	139.59%	611.91%	-92.56%	7.04%

Correlation

The correlation between 3ARE.L and 2FB.L is 0.41, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.41
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.44
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 15, 2021	0.50

The correlation between 3ARE.L and 2FB.L has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.41 to 0.50 - a consistent structural relationship.

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	3ARE.L	2FB.L
Healthcare	27.8%	-
Technology	25.7%	-
Financial Services	15.1%	-
Consumer Cyclical	15.0%	-
Communication Services	10.5%	100.0%
Industrials	5.9%	-
Basic Materials	-	-
Consumer Defensive	-	-
Energy	-	-
Real Estate	-	-
Utilities	-	-

Return for Risk

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

3ARE.L

3ARE.L Risk / Return Rank: 10
3ARE.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8
3ARE.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 13
3ARE.L Omega Ratio Rank: 13
3ARE.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 8
3ARE.L Martin Ratio Rank: 8

2FB.L

2FB.L Risk / Return Rank: 3
2FB.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4
2FB.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 4
2FB.L Omega Ratio Rank: 4
2FB.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 2
2FB.L Martin Ratio Rank: 2

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.

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Leverage Shares 3x Long ARK Innovation ETC EUR (3ARE.L) and Leverage Shares 2x Facebook ETC A GBP (2FB.L). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	3ARE.L	2FB.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.07	-0.74	+0.67
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.63	-0.96	+1.59
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.07	0.88	+0.19
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.09	-0.84	+0.75
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.15	-1.42	+1.27

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current 3ARE.L Sharpe Ratio is -0.07, which is higher than the 2FB.L Sharpe Ratio of -0.74. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of 3ARE.L and 2FB.L, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum 3ARE.L drawdown since its inception was -99.62%, roughly equal to the maximum 2FB.L drawdown of -96.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for 3ARE.L and 2FB.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	3ARE.L	2FB.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-99.62%	-96.20%	-3.42%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-73.63%	-60.51%	-13.12%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-82.57%	-65.25%	-17.32%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-96.20%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-98.79%	-63.39%	-35.40%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-95.58%	-41.84%	-53.74%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	44.09%	35.67%	+8.42%

Volatility

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Volatility Comparison

Leverage Shares 3x Long ARK Innovation ETC EUR (3ARE.L) has a higher volatility of 34.22% compared to Leverage Shares 2x Facebook ETC A GBP (2FB.L) at 21.42%. This indicates that 3ARE.L's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than 2FB.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	3ARE.L	2FB.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	34.22%	21.42%	+12.80%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	72.54%	53.05%	+19.49%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	100.89%	68.51%	+32.38%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	131.53%	84.37%	+47.16%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	131.53%	79.10%	+52.43%

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both 3ARE.L and 2FB.L have an expense ratio of 0.75%.

Dividends

3ARE.L vs. 2FB.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither 3ARE.L nor 2FB.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both 3ARE.L and 2FB.L in my portfolio?

3ARE.L and 2FB.L have a correlation of 0.41, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, 3ARE.L or 2FB.L?

Both ETFs have the same 0.75% expense ratio. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, 3ARE.L or 2FB.L?

3ARE.L and 2FB.L have the same expense ratio: 0.75% per year.