QQUP vs. GSG

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

QQUP (ProShares Ultra Top QQQ) and GSG (iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust) are both exchange-traded funds - QQUP is a Leveraged Equities fund tracking the Nasdaq-100 Mega Index (200%), while GSG is a Commodities fund tracking the S&P GSCI Total Return Index. Both are passively managed. At a correlation of -0.21, they often move in opposite directions. QQUP charges 0.95%/yr vs 0.75%/yr for GSG.

Performance

QQUP vs. GSG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares Ultra Top QQQ (QQUP) and iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QQUP achieves a 14.50% return, which is significantly lower than GSG's 42.58% return.

QQUP

• 1D: -3.99%
• 1M: 7.57%
• YTD: 14.50%
• 6M: 8.63%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

GSG

• 1D: 0.77%
• 1M: -4.83%
• YTD: 42.58%
• 6M: 41.06%
• 1Y: 51.52%
• 3Y*: 19.31%
• 5Y*: 15.74%
• 10Y*: 7.69%

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

QQUP vs. GSG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
QQUP ProShares Ultra Top QQQ	14.50%	44.45%
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust	42.58%	3.04%

Correlation

The correlation between QQUP and GSG is -0.21, meaning they tend to move in opposite directions. This is especially valuable for risk management - when one declines, the other has historically tended to hold steady or rise.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 13, 2025	-0.21

Return for Risk

QQUP vs. GSG — Risk / Return Rank

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

GSG

GSG Risk / Return Rank: 71
GSG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 67
GSG Sortino Ratio Rank: 60
GSG Omega Ratio Rank: 65
GSG Calmar Ratio Rank: 89
GSG Martin Ratio Rank: 75

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. GSG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra Top QQQ (QQUP) and iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG). 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	GSG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.26	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.70	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.35	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.77	-0.09	+1.86

Drawdowns

QQUP vs. GSG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QQUP drawdown since its inception was -37.67%, smaller than the maximum GSG drawdown of -89.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QQUP and GSG.

Drawdown Indicators

	QQUP	GSG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-37.67%	-89.62%	+51.95%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-9.46%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-14.94%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-29.12%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-57.64%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-6.42%	-56.95%	+50.53%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-9.20%	-63.71%	+54.51%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	3.59%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	QQUP	GSG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.65%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	20.42%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	38.52%	22.95%	+15.57%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	38.52%	22.61%	+15.91%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	38.52%	22.03%	+16.49%

QQUP vs. GSG - Expense Ratio Comparison

QQUP has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than GSG's 0.75% expense ratio.

Dividends

QQUP vs. GSG - Dividend Comparison

QQUP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.42%, while GSG has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust	0.00%	0.00%
QQUP ProShares Ultra Top QQQ	0.42%	0.29%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both QQUP and GSG in my portfolio?

QQUP and GSG have a correlation of -0.21, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, QQUP or GSG?

On fees, GSG is cheaper at 0.75% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, QQUP or GSG?

GSG is cheaper with a 0.75% expense ratio, compared with 0.95% for QQUP.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, QQUP or GSG?

QQUP has the higher dividend yield at 0.42%, compared with 0.00% for GSG.

What is the main difference between QQUP and GSG?

QQUP is categorized as Leveraged Equities, while GSG is Commodities. QQUP tracks Nasdaq-100 Mega Index (200%), while GSG tracks S&P GSCI Total Return Index. They also come from different issuers: ProShares and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.95% for QQUP and 0.75% for GSG.