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AIPO vs. TQQQ
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AIPO vs. TQQQ

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF (AIPO) and ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ).

AIPO and TQQQ are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. AIPO is a passively managed fund by Defiance that tracks the performance of the MarketVector™ US Listed AI and Power Infrastructure Index. It was launched on Jul 24, 2025. TQQQ is a passively managed fund by ProShares that tracks the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index (300%). It was launched on Feb 9, 2010. Both AIPO and TQQQ are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

AIPO vs. TQQQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF (AIPO) and ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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AIPO vs. TQQQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)2025
AIPO
Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF		14.83%8.68%
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ		-17.87%18.88%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AIPO achieves a 14.83% return, which is significantly higher than TQQQ's -17.87% return.

AIPO

1D
1.76%
1M
-4.37%
YTD
14.83%
6M
10.38%
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

TQQQ

1D
3.72%
1M
-12.88%
YTD
-17.87%
6M
-17.28%
1Y
48.52%
3Y*
46.87%
5Y*
13.55%
10Y*
35.31%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF

ProShares UltraPro QQQ

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AIPO vs. TQQQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

AIPO has a 0.69% expense ratio, which is lower than TQQQ's 0.95% expense ratio.

TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ
AIPO
Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF

Return for Risk

AIPO vs. TQQQ — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
AIPO
TQQQ
TQQQ Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
TQQQ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3737
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TQQQ Sortino Ratio Rank: 5151
Sortino Ratio Rank
TQQQ Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
TQQQ Calmar Ratio Rank: 5353
Calmar Ratio Rank
TQQQ Martin Ratio Rank: 4444
Martin Ratio Rank
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.

AIPO vs. TQQQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF (AIPO) and ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

AIPO vs. TQQQ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

AIPOTQQQDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

—

0.72

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

—

0.20

—

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

—

0.54

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

1.13

0.65

+0.49

Correlation

The correlation between AIPO and TQQQ is 0.74, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

AIPO vs. TQQQ - Dividend Comparison

AIPO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.01%, less than TQQQ's 0.73% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
AIPO
Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF		0.01%0.01%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
TQQQ
ProShares UltraPro QQQ		0.73%0.65%1.27%1.26%0.57%0.00%0.00%0.06%0.11%0.00%0.00%0.01%

Drawdowns

AIPO vs. TQQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AIPO drawdown since its inception was -17.31%, smaller than the maximum TQQQ drawdown of -81.66%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AIPO and TQQQ.

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Drawdown Indicators

AIPOTQQQDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-17.31%

-81.66%

+64.35%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

—

-36.97%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-81.66%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

—

-81.66%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-5.40%

-28.08%

+22.68%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-5.03%

-18.66%

+13.63%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

—

12.13%

—

Volatility

AIPO vs. TQQQ - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

AIPOTQQQDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

—

19.74%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

—

38.50%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

34.01%

67.35%

-33.34%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

34.01%

66.53%

-32.52%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

34.01%

65.83%

-31.82%