QQXL vs. BULZ

Last updated Apr 3, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30 (QQXL) and MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN (BULZ).

QQXL and BULZ are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. QQXL is an actively managed fund by ProShares. It was launched on Aug 13, 2025. BULZ is a passively managed fund by BMO that tracks the performance of the Solactive FANG Innovation. It was launched on Aug 17, 2021.

Performance

QQXL vs. BULZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30 (QQXL) and MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN (BULZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

QQXL vs. BULZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
QQXL ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30	-11.86%	8.66%
BULZ MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN	-27.57%	23.90%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QQXL achieves a -11.86% return, which is significantly higher than BULZ's -27.57% return.

QQXL

• 1D: 0.26%
• 1M: -4.76%
• YTD: -11.86%
• 6M: -10.34%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BULZ

• 1D: 1.57%
• 1M: -8.11%
• YTD: -27.57%
• 6M: -31.80%
• 1Y: 71.75%
• 3Y*: 61.21%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

QQXL vs. BULZ - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both QQXL and BULZ have an expense ratio of 0.95%.

QQXL

ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30

BULZ

MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN

Return for Risk

QQXL vs. BULZ — Risk / Return Rank

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

BULZ

BULZ Risk / Return Rank: 45
BULZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 38
BULZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 57
BULZ Omega Ratio Rank: 54
BULZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 45
BULZ Martin Ratio Rank: 34

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.

QQXL vs. BULZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30 (QQXL) and MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN (BULZ). 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

	QQXL	BULZ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.78	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.18	-0.06	-0.12

Correlation

The correlation between QQXL and BULZ is 0.92, 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

QQXL vs. BULZ - Dividend Comparison

QQXL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.73%, while BULZ has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025
QQXL ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30	0.73%	0.08%
BULZ MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

QQXL vs. BULZ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QQXL drawdown since its inception was -27.34%, smaller than the maximum BULZ drawdown of -94.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QQXL and BULZ.

Drawdown Indicators

	QQXL	BULZ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-27.34%	-94.44%	+67.10%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-54.22%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-19.53%	-45.68%	+26.15%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-7.76%	-60.14%	+52.38%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	20.44%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	QQXL	BULZ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	27.78%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	60.45%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	36.59%	92.45%	-55.86%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	36.59%	91.53%	-54.94%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	36.59%	91.53%	-54.94%