3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Leverage Shares 3x Long Gold ETP Securities (3GLE.L) and Leverage Shares 3x Long Semiconductors ETP Securities (SMH3.L).

3GLE.L and SMH3.L are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. 3GLE.L is an actively managed fund by Leverage Shares. It was launched on Jun 6, 2022. SMH3.L is an actively managed fund by Leverage Shares. It was launched on Dec 10, 2021.

Performance

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Leverage Shares 3x Long Gold ETP Securities (3GLE.L) and Leverage Shares 3x Long Semiconductors ETP Securities (SMH3.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
3GLE.L Leverage Shares 3x Long Gold ETP Securities	15.57%	188.93%	67.78%	16.46%	-12.50%
SMH3.L Leverage Shares 3x Long Semiconductors ETP Securities	12.49%	74.67%	66.99%	261.41%	-34.42%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, 3GLE.L achieves a 15.57% return, which is significantly higher than SMH3.L's 12.49% return.

3GLE.L

• 1D: 9.74%
• 1M: -30.66%
• YTD: 15.57%
• 6M: 45.19%
• 1Y: 115.26%
• 3Y*: 76.20%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SMH3.L

• 1D: 18.04%
• 1M: -10.93%
• YTD: 12.49%
• 6M: 34.61%
• 1Y: 269.12%
• 3Y*: 82.15%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both 3GLE.L and SMH3.L have an expense ratio of 0.75%.

3GLE.L

Leverage Shares 3x Long Gold ETP Securities

SMH3.L

Leverage Shares 3x Long Semiconductors ETP Securities

Return for Risk

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L — Risk / Return Rank

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

3GLE.L

3GLE.L Risk / Return Rank: 72
3GLE.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 75
3GLE.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 71
3GLE.L Omega Ratio Rank: 73
3GLE.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 78
3GLE.L Martin Ratio Rank: 66

SMH3.L

SMH3.L Risk / Return Rank: 94
SMH3.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 96
SMH3.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
SMH3.L Omega Ratio Rank: 86
SMH3.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
SMH3.L Martin Ratio Rank: 97

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.

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Leverage Shares 3x Long Gold ETP Securities (3GLE.L) and Leverage Shares 3x Long Semiconductors ETP Securities (SMH3.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.

	3GLE.L	SMH3.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.43	2.75	-1.33
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.88	2.78	-0.90
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.29	1.36	-0.07
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.36	6.66	-4.30
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	7.39	21.41	-14.02
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current 3GLE.L Sharpe Ratio is 1.43, which is lower than the SMH3.L Sharpe Ratio of 2.75. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of 3GLE.L and SMH3.L, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	3GLE.L	SMH3.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.43	2.75	-1.33
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.08	0.15	+0.93

Correlation

The correlation between 3GLE.L and SMH3.L is 0.10, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L - Dividend Comparison

Neither 3GLE.L nor SMH3.L has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum 3GLE.L drawdown since its inception was -49.48%, smaller than the maximum SMH3.L drawdown of -89.37%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for 3GLE.L and SMH3.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	3GLE.L	SMH3.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-49.48%	-89.37%	+39.89%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-49.48%	-43.09%	-6.39%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-35.02%	-24.85%	-10.17%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-11.76%	-50.06%	+38.30%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.79%	12.21%	+3.58%

Volatility

3GLE.L vs. SMH3.L - Volatility Comparison

Leverage Shares 3x Long Gold ETP Securities (3GLE.L) has a higher volatility of 35.01% compared to Leverage Shares 3x Long Semiconductors ETP Securities (SMH3.L) at 30.75%. This indicates that 3GLE.L's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SMH3.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	3GLE.L	SMH3.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	35.01%	30.75%	+4.26%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	72.70%	67.92%	+4.78%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	80.37%	97.22%	-16.85%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	53.39%	99.97%	-46.58%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	53.39%	99.97%	-46.58%