SPQ vs. TEXN

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Simplify US Equity Plus QIS ETF (SPQ) and iShares Texas Equity ETF (TEXN).

SPQ and TEXN are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. SPQ is an actively managed fund by Simplify. It was launched on Nov 13, 2023. TEXN is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the Russell Texas Equity Index. It was launched on Jun 23, 2025.

Performance

SPQ vs. TEXN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Simplify US Equity Plus QIS ETF (SPQ) and iShares Texas Equity ETF (TEXN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

SPQ vs. TEXN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
SPQ Simplify US Equity Plus QIS ETF	0.00%	0.00%
TEXN iShares Texas Equity ETF	12.67%	8.16%

Returns By Period

SPQ

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

TEXN

• 1D: 1.53%
• 1M: 0.90%
• YTD: 12.67%
• 6M: 10.48%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

SPQ vs. TEXN - Expense Ratio Comparison

SPQ has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than TEXN's 0.20% expense ratio.

SPQ

Simplify US Equity Plus QIS ETF

TEXN

iShares Texas Equity ETF

Return for Risk

SPQ vs. TEXN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simplify US Equity Plus QIS ETF (SPQ) and iShares Texas Equity ETF (TEXN). 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

	SPQ	TEXN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.99	—

Dividends

SPQ vs. TEXN - Dividend Comparison

SPQ has not paid dividends to shareholders, while TEXN's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.13%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023
SPQ Simplify US Equity Plus QIS ETF	0.00%	0.31%	17.17%	1.68%
TEXN iShares Texas Equity ETF	1.13%	0.86%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SPQ	TEXN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-6.34%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-0.54%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-1.27%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SPQ	TEXN	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	14.82%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	14.82%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	14.82%	—