QQUP vs. FNGS

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ProShares Ultra Top QQQ (QQUP) and MicroSectors FANG+ ETN (FNGS).

QQUP and FNGS are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. QQUP is a passively managed fund by ProShares that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 Mega Index (200%). It was launched on Jun 10, 2025. FNGS is a passively managed fund by BMO that tracks the performance of the NYSE FANG+ Index. It was launched on Nov 12, 2019. Both QQUP and FNGS are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

QQUP vs. FNGS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares Ultra Top QQQ (QQUP) and MicroSectors FANG+ ETN (FNGS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

QQUP vs. FNGS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
QQUP ProShares Ultra Top QQQ	-21.45%	44.45%
FNGS MicroSectors FANG+ ETN	-10.61%	9.58%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QQUP achieves a -21.45% return, which is significantly lower than FNGS's -10.61% return.

QQUP

• 1D: 2.59%
• 1M: -8.10%
• YTD: -21.45%
• 6M: -20.61%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

FNGS

• 1D: 2.05%
• 1M: -3.29%
• YTD: -10.61%
• 6M: -12.74%
• 1Y: 20.77%
• 3Y*: 31.31%
• 5Y*: 16.15%
• 10Y*: —

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

QQUP vs. FNGS - Expense Ratio Comparison

QQUP has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than FNGS's 0.58% expense ratio.

QQUP

ProShares Ultra Top QQQ

FNGS

MicroSectors FANG+ ETN

Return for Risk

QQUP vs. FNGS — Risk / Return Rank

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

FNGS

FNGS Risk / Return Rank: 39
FNGS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39
FNGS Sortino Ratio Rank: 46
FNGS Omega Ratio Rank: 42
FNGS Calmar Ratio Rank: 36
FNGS Martin Ratio Rank: 32

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.

QQUP vs. FNGS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra Top QQQ (QQUP) and MicroSectors FANG+ ETN (FNGS). 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

	QQUP	FNGS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.77	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.54	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.44	0.91	-0.46

Correlation

The correlation between QQUP and FNGS is 0.90, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

QQUP vs. FNGS - Dividend Comparison

QQUP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.61%, while FNGS has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025
QQUP ProShares Ultra Top QQQ	0.61%	0.29%
FNGS MicroSectors FANG+ ETN	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

QQUP vs. FNGS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QQUP drawdown since its inception was -37.67%, smaller than the maximum FNGS drawdown of -48.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QQUP and FNGS.

Drawdown Indicators

	QQUP	FNGS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-37.67%	-48.98%	+11.31%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-22.93%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-48.98%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-30.55%	-17.66%	-12.89%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-9.16%	-11.02%	+1.86%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	7.52%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	QQUP	FNGS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.61%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	15.82%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	38.72%	27.04%	+11.68%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	38.72%	29.98%	+8.74%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	38.72%	31.34%	+7.38%