QQQL.TO vs. TCND.TO

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

QQQL.TO (Global X Enhanced Nasdaq-100 Index ETF) and TCND.TO (BetaPro 3x S&P/TSX 60 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - QQQL.TO is a Nasdaq-100 fund tracking the NASDAQ-100 Index, while TCND.TO is a Leveraged Equities fund tracking the S&P/TSX 60 Index. Both are passively managed. At a 0.36 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

QQQL.TO vs. TCND.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Global X Enhanced Nasdaq-100 Index ETF (QQQL.TO) and BetaPro 3x S&P/TSX 60 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF (TCND.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with QQQL.TO having a 27.90% return and TCND.TO slightly lower at 26.62%.

QQQL.TO

• 1D: 0.19%
• 1M: 15.99%
• YTD: 27.90%
• 6M: 24.31%
• 1Y: 56.27%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

TCND.TO

• 1D: 3.92%
• 1M: 9.91%
• YTD: 26.62%
• 6M: 36.23%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

QQQL.TO vs. TCND.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
QQQL.TO Global X Enhanced Nasdaq-100 Index ETF	27.90%	7.08%
TCND.TO BetaPro 3x S&P/TSX 60 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF	26.62%	41.62%

Correlation

The correlation between QQQL.TO and TCND.TO is 0.36, 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 Aug 13, 2025	0.36

Return for Risk

QQQL.TO vs. TCND.TO — Risk / Return Rank

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

QQQL.TO

QQQL.TO Risk / Return Rank: 83
QQQL.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
QQQL.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 87
QQQL.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 94
QQQL.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 82
QQQL.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 63

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.

QQQL.TO vs. TCND.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Enhanced Nasdaq-100 Index ETF (QQQL.TO) and BetaPro 3x S&P/TSX 60 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF (TCND.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.

	QQQL.TO	TCND.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.99	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.96	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.69	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.41	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	11.65	—	—
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

	QQQL.TO	TCND.TO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.99	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.37	2.98	-1.60

Drawdowns

QQQL.TO vs. TCND.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QQQL.TO drawdown since its inception was -27.82%, which is greater than TCND.TO's maximum drawdown of -22.06%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QQQL.TO and TCND.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	QQQL.TO	TCND.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-27.82%	-22.06%	-5.76%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.69%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.89%	-3.58%	-1.31%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.80%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	QQQL.TO	TCND.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.63%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	13.85%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	18.89%	36.11%	-17.22%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	25.74%	36.11%	-10.37%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	25.74%	36.11%	-10.37%

Dividends

QQQL.TO vs. TCND.TO - Dividend Comparison

Neither QQQL.TO nor TCND.TO has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both QQQL.TO and TCND.TO in my portfolio?

QQQL.TO and TCND.TO have a correlation of 0.36, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

What is the main difference between QQQL.TO and TCND.TO?

QQQL.TO is categorized as Nasdaq-100, while TCND.TO is Leveraged Equities. QQQL.TO tracks NASDAQ-100 Index, while TCND.TO tracks S&P/TSX 60 Index.