SSOvsTQQQETF Comparison
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ProShares Ultra S&P500 ETF (SSO) and ProShares UltraPro QQQ ETF (TQQQ) belong to the same industry segment: Leveraged Equity. SSO is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.88%, versus 0.97% for TQQQ. SSO is up 18.81% year-to-date (YTD) with -$165M in YTD flows. TQQQ performs better with 26.22% YTD performance, and -$3.09B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SSO 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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SSO vs TQQQ performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SSO TQQQ | -2.58%-15.71% | +4.62%+0.12% | +18.81%+26.22% | +21.52%+24.22% | +172.79%+297.37% | +109.40%+91.17% |
| Flows | SSO TQQQ | +$216M+$1.30B | +$481M+$1.21B | -$165M-$3.09B | +$154M-$1.84B | +$213M-$17.75B | -$195M-$9.46B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SSO TQQQ | +21.92%+56.77% | +25.48%+59.91% | +29.92%+61.79% | +33.98%+69.65% |
| Max drawdown | SSO TQQQ | -6.53%-21.31% | -18.22%-36.94% | -35.28%-58.12% | -46.74%-81.30% |
| Max drawdown duration | SSO TQQQ | 71d17d | 93d174d | 133d238d | 787d925d |
Trading data
SSO | TQQQ | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $68.52 | $66.29 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $69.32 | $66.42 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 26, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SSO | TQQQ | |
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| Last price | $68.52 | $66.29 |
| 1D performance | -1.15% | -0.20% |
| AuM | $8.54 B | $34.24 B |
| E/R | 0.88% | 0.97% |
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Exposure
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Frequently asked questions about SSO and TQQQ
How have the SSO and TQQQ ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, SSO is up 18.81% year-to-date (YTD), while TQQQ has returned 26.22%. That puts TQQQ better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: SSO or TQQQ?
Year-to-date, the SSO ETF saw -$165M in flows, compared to -$3.09B for TQQQ.
Which ETF is more volatile: SSO or TQQQ?
Over the past year, SSO had a volatility of 25.48%, while TQQQ experienced 59.91%.
Which ETF is bigger: SSO or TQQQ?
As of October 23, 2026, SSO holds $8.54 B in assets under management (AUM), while TQQQ manages $34.24 B.
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