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QQXL vs. KORU
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QQXL vs. KORU

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30 (QQXL) and Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU).

QQXL and KORU 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. KORU is a passively managed fund by Direxion that tracks the performance of the MSCI Korea 25-50 Index. It was launched on Apr 10, 2013.

Performance

QQXL vs. KORU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30 (QQXL) and Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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QQXL vs. KORU - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)2025
QQXL
ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30		-12.08%8.66%
KORU
Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares		68.52%119.48%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, QQXL achieves a -12.08% return, which is significantly lower than KORU's 68.52% return.

QQXL

1D
2.82%
1M
-7.39%
YTD
-12.08%
6M
-10.46%
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

KORU

1D
7.69%
1M
-47.68%
YTD
68.52%
6M
174.68%
1Y
673.62%
3Y*
54.87%
5Y*
-4.56%
10Y*
3.68%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

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QQXL vs. KORU - Expense Ratio Comparison

QQXL has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is lower than KORU's 1.29% expense ratio.

KORU
Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares
QQXL
ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30

Return for Risk

QQXL vs. KORU — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
QQXL
KORU
KORU Risk / Return Rank: 9898
Overall Rank
KORU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9999
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KORU Sortino Ratio Rank: 9797
Sortino Ratio Rank
KORU Omega Ratio Rank: 9696
Omega Ratio Rank
KORU Calmar Ratio Rank: 9999
Calmar Ratio Rank
KORU Martin Ratio Rank: 9898
Martin Ratio Rank
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. KORU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30 (QQXL) and Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU). 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.

QQXL vs. KORU - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

QQXLKORUDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

—

6.40

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

—

-0.06

—

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

—

0.05

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

-0.19

-0.02

-0.18

Correlation

The correlation between QQXL and KORU is 0.65, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

QQXL vs. KORU - Dividend Comparison

QQXL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.73%, more than KORU's 0.55% yield.

TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
QQXL
ProShares Ultra QQQ Top 30		0.73%0.08%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
KORU
Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares		0.55%0.89%4.10%2.55%0.48%0.76%0.01%0.93%1.40%3.59%

Drawdowns

QQXL vs. KORU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum QQXL drawdown since its inception was -27.34%, smaller than the maximum KORU drawdown of -95.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for QQXL and KORU.

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Drawdown Indicators

QQXLKORUDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-27.34%

-95.79%

+68.45%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

—

-61.39%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-93.54%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

—

-95.79%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-19.73%

-53.60%

+33.87%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-7.69%

-58.03%

+50.34%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

—

17.13%

—

Volatility

QQXL vs. KORU - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

QQXLKORUDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

—

59.12%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

—

93.35%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

36.70%

106.33%

-69.63%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

36.70%

78.49%

-41.79%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

36.70%

76.33%

-39.63%