FIGG vs. IRE

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

FIGG (Leverage Shares 2X Long FIG Daily ETF) and IRE (Defiance Daily Target 2X Long IREN ETF) are both Leveraged Equities funds. Both are actively managed. Their -0.03 correlation means they have often moved in opposite directions in the past. FIGG charges 0.75%/yr vs 1.31%/yr for IRE.

Performance

FIGG vs. IRE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Leverage Shares 2X Long FIG Daily ETF (FIGG) and Defiance Daily Target 2X Long IREN ETF (IRE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FIGG achieves a -72.95% return, which is significantly lower than IRE's -57.53% return.

FIGG

• 1D: 4.09%
• 1M: 27.35%
• 6M: -31.06%
• YTD: -72.95%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

IRE

• 1D: 15.71%
• 1M: -15.35%
• 6M: -75.34%
• YTD: -57.53%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
FIGG Leverage Shares 2X Long FIG Daily ETF	$3.26M	$3.74M	$5.50M
IRE Defiance Daily Target 2X Long IREN ETF	$94.55M	$94.46M	$158.96M

FIGG vs. IRE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
FIGG Leverage Shares 2X Long FIG Daily ETF	-72.95%	-58.98%
IRE Defiance Daily Target 2X Long IREN ETF	-57.53%	-67.36%

Correlation

The correlation between FIGG and IRE is -0.03, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2025	-0.03

Return for Risk

FIGG vs. IRE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Leverage Shares 2X Long FIG Daily ETF (FIGG) and Defiance Daily Target 2X Long IREN ETF (IRE). 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

FIGG vs. IRE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FIGG drawdown since its inception was -95.77%, roughly equal to the maximum IRE drawdown of -95.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FIGG and IRE.

Drawdown Indicators

	FIGG	IRE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-95.77%	-95.22%	-0.55%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-91.57%	-91.82%	+0.25%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-80.03%	-73.02%	-7.01%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	FIGG	IRE	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	150.12%	226.32%	-76.20%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	150.12%	226.32%	-76.20%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	150.12%	226.32%	-76.20%

FIGG vs. IRE - Expense Ratio Comparison

FIGG has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is lower than IRE's 1.31% expense ratio.

Dividends

FIGG vs. IRE - Dividend Comparison

Neither FIGG nor IRE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FIGG and IRE in my portfolio?

FIGG and IRE have a correlation of -0.03, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, FIGG or IRE?

On fees, FIGG is cheaper at 0.75% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, FIGG or IRE?

FIGG is cheaper with a 0.75% expense ratio, compared with 1.31% for IRE.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, FIGG or IRE?

FIGG and IRE have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between FIGG and IRE?

They also come from different issuers: Leverage Shares and Defiance. Their fees differ too: 0.75% for FIGG and 1.31% for IRE.