HXQ.TO vs. TQQQ.TO

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HXQ.TO (Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF) and TQQQ.TO (BetaPro 3x Nasdaq-100 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF) are both Nasdaq-100 funds - HXQ.TO tracks the NASDAQ-100 Index while TQQQ.TO tracks the Nasdaq-100 Index. Both are passively managed. Their correlation of 0.93 suggests significant overlap in exposure.

Performance

HXQ.TO vs. TQQQ.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (HXQ.TO) and BetaPro 3x Nasdaq-100 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF (TQQQ.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HXQ.TO achieves a 22.84% return, which is significantly lower than TQQQ.TO's 61.21% return.

HXQ.TO

• 1D: 0.25%
• 1M: 13.01%
• YTD: 22.84%
• 6M: 19.20%
• 1Y: 43.40%
• 3Y*: 30.08%
• 5Y*: 21.13%
• 10Y*: 22.59%

TQQQ.TO

• 1D: -0.92%
• 1M: 32.95%
• YTD: 61.21%
• 6M: 52.36%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

HXQ.TO vs. TQQQ.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
HXQ.TO Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF	22.84%	17.09%
TQQQ.TO BetaPro 3x Nasdaq-100 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF	61.21%	41.06%

Correlation

The correlation between HXQ.TO and TQQQ.TO is 0.93, indicating a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Combining them offers limited diversification - they tend to fall together during downturns.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 18, 2025	0.93

Return for Risk

HXQ.TO vs. TQQQ.TO — Risk / Return Rank

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

HXQ.TO

HXQ.TO Risk / Return Rank: 75
HXQ.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 84
HXQ.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
HXQ.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 80
HXQ.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
HXQ.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 62

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.

HXQ.TO vs. TQQQ.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Horizons NASDAQ-100 Index ETF (HXQ.TO) and BetaPro 3x Nasdaq-100 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF (TQQQ.TO). 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.

	HXQ.TO	TQQQ.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.80	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.65	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.49	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.51	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	11.28	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HXQ.TO	TQQQ.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.80	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	1.02	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	1.09	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.08	2.86	-1.78

Drawdowns

HXQ.TO vs. TQQQ.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HXQ.TO drawdown since its inception was -31.60%, smaller than the maximum TQQQ.TO drawdown of -38.15%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HXQ.TO and TQQQ.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	HXQ.TO	TQQQ.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-31.60%	-38.15%	+6.55%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.43%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-22.58%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-31.60%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-31.60%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.92%	+0.92%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.75%	-8.46%	+2.71%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.86%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HXQ.TO	TQQQ.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.63%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	11.81%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	15.62%	47.75%	-32.13%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	20.76%	47.75%	-26.99%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	20.83%	47.75%	-26.92%

Dividends

HXQ.TO vs. TQQQ.TO - Dividend Comparison

Neither HXQ.TO nor TQQQ.TO has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HXQ.TO and TQQQ.TO in my portfolio?

With a correlation of 0.93, HXQ.TO and TQQQ.TO move almost identically. Holding both adds very little diversification - you're essentially doubling your position in the same market segment. Choosing one is usually more capital-efficient.

What is the main difference between HXQ.TO and TQQQ.TO?

HXQ.TO tracks NASDAQ-100 Index, while TQQQ.TO tracks Nasdaq-100 Index. They also come from different issuers: Horizons and Global X.