ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF vs Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares — how do they compare? ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF trades at $88.9, while Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares trades at $271.15. The key difference: Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares is trading nearer its 52-week high, ProShares Ultra QQQ ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| QLD | SPXL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Leveraged / Inverse | Leveraged / Inverse |
52-Week High | $100.53 | $288.04 |
52-Week Low | $57.16 | $170.20 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on QLD →SPXL aims for 300% of the S&P 500's daily performance. It uses swaps and futures to provide 3x leverage, making it a high-risk tool for short-term traders. Due to daily resets, it is prone to volatility decay and is not intended for long-term holding.
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