RETLvsTQQQETF Comparison
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Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3x Shares ETF (RETL) and ProShares UltraPro QQQ ETF (TQQQ) belong to the same industry segment: Leveraged Equity. RETL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.96%, versus 0.97% for TQQQ. RETL is down -7.8% year-to-date (YTD) with -$5M in YTD flows. TQQQ performs better with 30.32% YTD performance, and -$2.95B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of RETL and TQQQ below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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RETL vs TQQQ performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/26/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | RETL TQQQ | +17.24%-11.13% | -11.00%+8.21% | -7.80%+30.32% | -11.76%+18.05% | +70.30%+357.46% | -78.73%+95.67% |
| Flows | RETL TQQQ | -$767K+$2.26B | +$3M+$1.25B | -$5M-$2.95B | -$4M-$1.63B | -$46M-$17.18B | +$14M-$9.24B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | RETL TQQQ | +58.66%+57.05% | +61.33%+59.80% | +67.50%+61.62% | +80.38%+69.67% |
| Max drawdown | RETL TQQQ | -31.84%-21.31% | -38.20%-36.94% | -62.96%-58.12% | -92.03%-81.30% |
| Max drawdown duration | RETL TQQQ | 83d20d | 284d174d | 684d238d | 1800d925d |
Trading data
RETL | TQQQ | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $8.39 | $71.04 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $8.41 | $68.43 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 28, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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RETL | TQQQ | |
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| Last price | $8.39 | $71.04 |
| 1D performance | -0.24% | +3.81% |
| AuM | $30.90 M | $35.50 B |
| E/R | 0.96% | 0.97% |
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Exposure
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Frequently asked questions about RETL and TQQQ
How have the RETL and TQQQ ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 26, 2026, RETL is down -7.8% year-to-date (YTD), while TQQQ has returned 30.32%. That puts TQQQ better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: RETL or TQQQ?
Year-to-date, the RETL ETF saw -$5M in flows, compared to -$2.95B for TQQQ.
Which ETF is more volatile: RETL or TQQQ?
Over the past year, RETL had a volatility of 61.33%, while TQQQ experienced 59.8%.
Which ETF is bigger: RETL or TQQQ?
As of October 26, 2026, RETL holds $30.90 M in assets under management (AUM), while TQQQ manages $35.50 B.
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