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SPUU vs. QLD
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Key characteristics


SPUUQLD
YTD Return50.22%45.15%
1Y Return74.85%70.07%
3Y Return (Ann)12.05%8.00%
5Y Return (Ann)23.83%32.46%
10Y Return (Ann)20.97%29.55%
Sharpe Ratio3.091.99
Sortino Ratio3.692.47
Omega Ratio1.521.33
Calmar Ratio3.192.36
Martin Ratio19.008.62
Ulcer Index3.92%8.01%
Daily Std Dev24.09%34.69%
Max Drawdown-59.35%-83.13%
Current Drawdown-0.55%-0.48%

Correlation

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The correlation between SPUU and QLD is 0.88, 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.

Performance

SPUU vs. QLD - Performance Comparison

In the year-to-date period, SPUU achieves a 50.22% return, which is significantly higher than QLD's 45.15% return. Over the past 10 years, SPUU has underperformed QLD with an annualized return of 20.97%, while QLD has yielded a comparatively higher 29.55% annualized return. The chart below displays the growth of a $10,000 investment in both assets, with all prices adjusted for splits and dividends.


-10.00%0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
26.50%
26.40%
SPUU
QLD

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SPUU vs. QLD - Expense Ratio Comparison

SPUU has a 0.64% expense ratio, which is lower than QLD's 0.95% expense ratio.


QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
Expense ratio chart for QLD: current value at 0.95% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.95%
Expense ratio chart for SPUU: current value at 0.64% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.64%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

SPUU vs. QLD - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares (SPUU) and ProShares Ultra QQQ (QLD). 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.


SPUU
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for SPUU, currently valued at 3.09, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.003.09
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for SPUU, currently valued at 3.69, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.003.69
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for SPUU, currently valued at 1.52, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.52
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for SPUU, currently valued at 3.19, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.003.19
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for SPUU, currently valued at 19.00, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0019.00
QLD
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for QLD, currently valued at 1.99, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.001.99
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for QLD, currently valued at 2.47, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.002.47
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for QLD, currently valued at 1.33, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.33
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for QLD, currently valued at 2.36, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.002.36
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for QLD, currently valued at 8.62, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.008.62

SPUU vs. QLD - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SPUU Sharpe Ratio is 3.09, which is higher than the QLD Sharpe Ratio of 1.99. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SPUU and QLD, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.501.001.502.002.503.003.504.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.09
1.99
SPUU
QLD

Dividends

SPUU vs. QLD - Dividend Comparison

SPUU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.66%, more than QLD's 0.26% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
SPUU
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares
0.66%0.83%0.88%3.04%8.03%1.80%5.50%6.96%8.08%1.26%0.00%0.00%
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
0.26%0.33%0.31%0.00%0.00%0.13%0.06%0.02%0.90%0.11%0.19%0.13%

Drawdowns

SPUU vs. QLD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SPUU drawdown since its inception was -59.35%, smaller than the maximum QLD drawdown of -83.13%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SPUU and QLD. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.55%
-0.48%
SPUU
QLD

Volatility

SPUU vs. QLD - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares (SPUU) is 7.74%, while ProShares Ultra QQQ (QLD) has a volatility of 10.27%. This indicates that SPUU experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than QLD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
7.74%
10.27%
SPUU
QLD