Medtronic PLC vs ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $90.5 (market cap $116.07B), while ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF trades at $92.24. The key difference: Medtronic PLC pays a 3.18% dividend while ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF pays none, and ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Medtronic PLC nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | QLD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $116.07B | — |
Sector | Health | Leveraged / Inverse |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $100.53 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $57.16 |
Enterprise Value | $134.82B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.18% | — |
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QLD, the ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF, trades at $92.2, up 2.3% today, reflecting strong bullish momentum. Technical indicators show a bullish moving average consensus and key support at $91, with resistance at $93. Recent institutional buying, including a 29.4% stake increase by 180 Wealth Advisors in Q2 2026, underscores confidence. The ETF has delivered over 10,000% total return since inception, though its leveraged structure amplifies volatility.
The outlook for QLD is cautiously optimistic, driven by tech sector strength and tactical ETF demand. However, risks include amplified losses during market downturns, with a historical maximum drawdown of 63.80%. Investors should weigh the potential for outsized gains against the inherent volatility of daily leveraged products in a shifting economic landscape.
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One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
Read more on MDT →QLD is a leveraged ETF that seeks daily investment results corresponding to 200% of the daily performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index. It achieves 2x leverage by investing in financial instruments such as swaps and is designed as a tactical trading tool for investors with a bullish (long) view on the NASDAQ-100. Due to the effects of compounding and leverage, the ETF is intended to be held for a single day and is not suitable for long-term investment.
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