DGX.V vs. QLDY

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

DGX.V (Digi Power X Inc) is a stock, while QLDY (Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF) is Nasdaq-100 fund actively managed by Defiance. At a 0.11 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

DGX.V vs. QLDY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Digi Power X Inc (DGX.V) and Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF (QLDY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

DGX.V is traded in CAD, while QLDY is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the QLDY values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

DGX.V

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

QLDY

• 1D: -0.35%
• 1M: -8.28%
• 6M: 7.96%
• YTD: 10.20%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

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

DGX.V vs. QLDY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
DGX.V Digi Power X Inc	8.91%	-1.14%
QLDY Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF	10.20%	0.98%

Correlation

The correlation between DGX.V and QLDY is 0.11, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 18, 2025	0.11

Return for Risk

DGX.V vs. QLDY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Digi Power X Inc (DGX.V) and Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF (QLDY). 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.

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

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	DGX.V	QLDY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-17.68%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-8.54%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-4.67%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DGX.V	QLDY	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	21.93%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	21.93%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	21.93%	—

Dividends

DGX.V vs. QLDY - Dividend Comparison

DGX.V has not paid dividends to shareholders, while QLDY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 28.85%.

Position	TTM	2025
DGX.V Digi Power X Inc	0.00%	0.00%
QLDY Defiance Nasdaq 100 LightningSpread Income ETF	28.85%	9.34%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DGX.V and QLDY in my portfolio?

DGX.V and QLDY have a correlation of 0.11, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.