IONL vs. KORU

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

IONL (GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF) and KORU (Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares) are both exchange-traded funds - IONL is a Leveraged Equities fund tracking the IonQ Inc. (IONQ), while KORU is a South Korea Equities fund tracking the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index. Both are passively managed. Over the past year, IONL returned -67.92% vs 302.72% for KORU. Their 0.35 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. IONL charges 1.50%/yr vs 1.32%/yr for KORU.

Performance

IONL vs. KORU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF (IONL) and Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, IONL achieves a -64.46% return, which is significantly lower than KORU's 65.13% return.

IONL

• 1D: 3.90%
• 1M: -48.89%
• 6M: -52.48%
• YTD: -64.46%
• 1Y: -67.92%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: -40.83%

KORU

• 1D: -7.92%
• 1M: -44.63%
• 6M: -13.80%
• YTD: 65.13%
• 1Y: 302.72%
• 3Y*: 42.96%
• 5Y*: -3.04%
• 10Y*: 2.30%
• ALL TIME*: -1.22%

*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)
IONL GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF	$9.66M	$9.60M	$26.37M
KORU Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares	$685.69M	$790.89M	$775.54M

IONL vs. KORU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
IONL GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF	-64.46%	38.57%
KORU Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares	65.13%	300.16%

Correlation

The correlation between IONL and KORU is 0.37, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.37
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 25, 2025	0.35

IONL vs. KORU - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	IONL	KORU
Technology	66.7%	61.3%
Basic Materials	-	1.2%
Communication Services	-	2.6%
Consumer Cyclical	-	4.7%
Consumer Defensive	-	1.7%
Energy	-	1.0%
Financial Services	-	8.8%
Healthcare	-	3.1%
Industrials	-	15.4%
Real Estate	-	-
Utilities	-	0.3%

Return for Risk

IONL vs. KORU — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

IONL

IONL Risk / Return Rank: 9
IONL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6
IONL Sortino Ratio Rank: 15
IONL Omega Ratio Rank: 14
IONL Calmar Ratio Rank: 3
IONL Martin Ratio Rank: 4

KORU

KORU Risk / Return Rank: 78
KORU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
KORU Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
KORU Omega Ratio Rank: 80
KORU Calmar Ratio Rank: 86
KORU Martin Ratio Rank: 74

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

IONL vs. KORU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF (IONL) and Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU). 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.

	IONL	KORU	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.38	1.68	-2.06
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.40	2.44	-2.04
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.04	1.34	-0.29
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.76	3.32	-4.08
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.01	9.21	-10.22

IONL vs. KORU - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current IONL Sharpe Ratio is -0.38, which is lower than the KORU Sharpe Ratio of 1.68. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of IONL and KORU, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

IONL vs. KORU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum IONL drawdown since its inception was -93.48%, roughly equal to the maximum KORU drawdown of -95.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IONL and KORU.

Drawdown Indicators

	IONL	KORU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-93.48%	-95.79%	+2.31%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-93.48%	-80.90%	-12.58%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-80.90%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-92.74%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-95.79%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-91.68%	-76.30%	-15.38%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-53.97%	-57.44%	+3.47%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	70.08%	29.12%	+40.96%

Volatility

IONL vs. KORU - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF (IONL) is 45.76%, while Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) has a volatility of 64.87%. This indicates that IONL experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than KORU based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	IONL	KORU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	45.76%	64.87%	-19.11%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	136.52%	154.02%	-17.50%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	188.52%	159.66%	+28.86%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	193.89%	96.56%	+97.33%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	193.89%	85.82%	+108.07%

IONL vs. KORU - Expense Ratio Comparison

IONL has a 1.50% expense ratio, which is higher than KORU's 1.32% expense ratio.

Dividends

IONL vs. KORU - Dividend Comparison

IONL has not paid dividends to shareholders, while KORU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.53%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
IONL GraniteShares 2x Long IONQ Daily ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
KORU Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares	0.53%	0.89%	4.10%	2.55%	0.48%	0.76%	0.01%	0.93%	1.40%	3.59%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both IONL and KORU in my portfolio?

IONL and KORU have a correlation of 0.37, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, IONL or KORU?

KORU has higher volatility (64.87%) compared to IONL (45.76%). In terms of maximum drawdown, IONL dropped -93.48% vs KORU's -95.79%.

Which ETF is better, IONL or KORU?

On 1-year performance, KORU leads with 302.72% vs -67.92% for IONL. On fees, KORU is cheaper at 1.32% per year. On volatility, IONL has been the lower-risk option at 45.76%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF has performed better, IONL or KORU?

Over the 1-year period, KORU has performed better with a 302.72% return vs -67.92%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

Which ETF is cheaper, IONL or KORU?

KORU is cheaper with a 1.32% expense ratio, compared with 1.50% for IONL.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, IONL or KORU?

KORU has the higher dividend yield at 0.53%, compared with 0.00% for IONL.

What is the main difference between IONL and KORU?

IONL is categorized as Leveraged Equities, while KORU is South Korea Equities. IONL tracks IonQ Inc. (IONQ), while KORU tracks MSCI Korea 25/50 Index. They also come from different issuers: GraniteShares and Direxion. Their fees differ too: 1.50% for IONL and 1.32% for KORU.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

KORU currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.68 vs -0.38), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.