LRCU vs. ASTX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Tradr 2X Long LRCX Daily ETF (LRCU) and Tradr 2X Long ASTS Daily ETF (ASTX).

LRCU and ASTX are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. LRCU is an actively managed fund by Tradr. It was launched on Aug 18, 2025. ASTX is an actively managed fund by Tradr. It was launched on Jul 10, 2025.

Performance

LRCU vs. ASTX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Tradr 2X Long LRCX Daily ETF (LRCU) and Tradr 2X Long ASTS Daily ETF (ASTX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

LRCU vs. ASTX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
LRCU Tradr 2X Long LRCX Daily ETF	37.88%	162.61%
ASTX Tradr 2X Long ASTS Daily ETF	-11.05%	67.36%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, LRCU achieves a 37.88% return, which is significantly higher than ASTX's -11.05% return.

LRCU

• 1D: 13.60%
• 1M: -20.24%
• YTD: 37.88%
• 6M: 107.82%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ASTX

• 1D: 24.23%
• 1M: -3.04%
• YTD: -11.05%
• 6M: 35.87%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

LRCU vs. ASTX - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both LRCU and ASTX have an expense ratio of 1.30%.

LRCU

Tradr 2X Long LRCX Daily ETF

ASTX

Tradr 2X Long ASTS Daily ETF

Return for Risk

LRCU vs. ASTX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tradr 2X Long LRCX Daily ETF (LRCU) and Tradr 2X Long ASTS Daily ETF (ASTX). 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.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LRCU	ASTX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	6.56	0.25	+6.31

Correlation

The correlation between LRCU and ASTX is 0.36, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

LRCU vs. ASTX - Dividend Comparison

Neither LRCU nor ASTX has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

LRCU vs. ASTX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum LRCU drawdown since its inception was -40.09%, smaller than the maximum ASTX drawdown of -74.83%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LRCU and ASTX.

Drawdown Indicators

	LRCU	ASTX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-40.09%	-74.83%	+34.74%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-31.94%	-64.01%	+32.07%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-9.89%	-40.01%	+30.12%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	LRCU	ASTX	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	110.29%	208.22%	-97.93%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	110.29%	208.22%	-97.93%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	110.29%	208.22%	-97.93%