RSP vs. HIBL

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

RSP (Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF) and HIBL (Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares) are both exchange-traded funds - RSP is a S&P 500 fund tracking the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index, while HIBL is a Leveraged Equities fund tracking the S&P 500 High Beta Index (300%). Both are passively managed. Over the past 5 years, RSP returned 9.15%/yr vs 11.69%/yr for HIBL. Their correlation of 0.86 means they have usually moved in the same direction. RSP charges 0.20%/yr vs 1.12%/yr for HIBL.

Performance

RSP vs. HIBL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) and Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares (HIBL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, RSP achieves a 14.26% return, which is significantly lower than HIBL's 51.75% return.

RSP

• 1D: 0.98%
• 1M: 1.02%
• 6M: 9.94%
• YTD: 14.26%
• 1Y: 21.56%
• 3Y*: 14.65%
• 5Y*: 9.15%
• 10Y*: 11.89%
• ALL TIME*: 11.34%

HIBL

• 1D: 7.65%
• 1M: -11.68%
• 6M: 34.09%
• YTD: 51.75%
• 1Y: 117.87%
• 3Y*: 40.02%
• 5Y*: 11.69%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 16.86%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
HIBL Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares	$5.60M	$5.92M	$6.50M
RSP Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF	$1.90B	$1.83B	$2.07B

RSP vs. HIBL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
RSP Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF	14.26%	11.21%	12.79%	13.70%	-11.62%	29.41%	12.66%	4.41%
HIBL Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares	51.75%	60.38%	-0.40%	81.02%	-68.24%	129.14%	-24.96%	19.23%

Correlation

The correlation between RSP and HIBL is 0.69, which is moderate. They have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently, sharing some price drivers without tracking each other closely.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.69
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.78
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.85
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 7, 2019	0.86

The correlation between RSP and HIBL shifts across timeframes, from 0.69 (1 year) to 0.86 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

RSP vs. HIBL - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	RSP	HIBL
Technology	16.9%	46.6%
Financial Services	14.8%	12.4%
Industrials	14.6%	15.8%
Healthcare	11.8%	5.6%
Consumer Cyclical	9.5%	12.4%
Utilities	6.6%	2.3%
Consumer Defensive	6.2%	0.8%
Real Estate	6.0%	-
Basic Materials	4.6%	2.1%
Energy	4.2%	0.2%
Communication Services	3.3%	2.1%

Return for Risk

RSP vs. HIBL — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

RSP

RSP Risk / Return Rank: 79
RSP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 80
RSP Sortino Ratio Rank: 81
RSP Omega Ratio Rank: 77
RSP Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
RSP Martin Ratio Rank: 81

HIBL

HIBL Risk / Return Rank: 66
HIBL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
HIBL Sortino Ratio Rank: 57
HIBL Omega Ratio Rank: 56
HIBL Calmar Ratio Rank: 79
HIBL Martin Ratio Rank: 76

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

RSP vs. HIBL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) and Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares (HIBL). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	RSP	HIBL	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.85	1.50	+0.35
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.68	2.03	+0.66
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.33	1.26	+0.07
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.76	2.95	-0.20
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	10.69	10.01	+0.68

RSP vs. HIBL - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current RSP Sharpe Ratio is 1.85, which is comparable to the HIBL Sharpe Ratio of 1.50. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of RSP and HIBL, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

RSP vs. HIBL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RSP drawdown since its inception was -59.92%, smaller than the maximum HIBL drawdown of -88.27%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RSP and HIBL.

Drawdown Indicators

	RSP	HIBL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-59.92%	-88.27%	+28.35%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-7.85%	-40.14%	+32.29%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-17.81%	-69.66%	+51.85%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-21.38%	-81.58%	+60.20%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-39.04%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.27%	-27.29%	+27.02%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.61%	-43.54%	+36.93%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.02%	11.82%	-9.80%

Volatility

RSP vs. HIBL - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) is 2.96%, while Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares (HIBL) has a volatility of 29.17%. This indicates that RSP experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HIBL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	RSP	HIBL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.96%	29.17%	-26.21%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	8.63%	65.64%	-57.01%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	11.72%	79.06%	-67.34%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	16.17%	83.80%	-67.63%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.29%	92.56%	-74.27%

RSP vs. HIBL - Expense Ratio Comparison

RSP has a 0.20% expense ratio, which is lower than HIBL's 1.12% expense ratio.

Dividends

RSP vs. HIBL - Dividend Comparison

RSP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.48%, which matches HIBL's 1.49% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HIBL Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares	1.49%	2.43%	0.82%	0.69%	0.00%	0.06%	0.19%	0.19%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
RSP Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF	1.48%	1.64%	1.52%	1.64%	1.82%	1.28%	1.64%	1.69%	2.02%	1.52%	1.20%	1.70%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both RSP and HIBL in my portfolio?

RSP and HIBL have a correlation of 0.69, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, RSP or HIBL?

HIBL has higher volatility (29.17%) compared to RSP (2.96%). In terms of maximum drawdown, RSP dropped -59.92% vs HIBL's -88.27%.

Which ETF is better, RSP or HIBL?

On 5-year performance, HIBL leads with 11.69% vs 9.15% for RSP. On fees, RSP is cheaper at 0.20% per year. On volatility, RSP has been the lower-risk option at 2.96%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF has performed better, RSP or HIBL?

Over the 5-year period, HIBL has performed better with a 11.69% return vs 9.15%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

Which ETF is cheaper, RSP or HIBL?

RSP is cheaper with a 0.20% expense ratio, compared with 1.12% for HIBL.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, RSP or HIBL?

RSP and HIBL have nearly identical dividend yields, around 1.48%.

What is the main difference between RSP and HIBL?

RSP is categorized as S&P 500, while HIBL is Leveraged Equities. RSP tracks S&P 500 Equal Weight Index, while HIBL tracks S&P 500 High Beta Index (300%). They also come from different issuers: Invesco and Direxion. Their fees differ too: 0.20% for RSP and 1.12% for HIBL.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

RSP currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.85 vs 1.50), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.