TECLvsTQQQETF Comparison
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Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares ETF (TECL) and ProShares UltraPro QQQ ETF (TQQQ) belong to the same industry segment: Leveraged Equity. TECL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.91%, versus 0.97% for TQQQ. TECL is down -22.98% year-to-date (YTD) with +$120M in YTD flows. TQQQ performs better with -17.82% YTD performance, and +$988M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of TECL 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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TECL vs TQQQ performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | TECL TQQQ | -11.81%-12.95% | -23.48%-17.34% | -22.98%-17.82% | +61.05%+48.37% | +162.00%+219.31% | +122.32%+88.89% |
| Flows | TECL TQQQ | +$152M+$1.57B | +$120M+$988M | +$120M+$988M | -$407M-$6.14B | -$1.39B-$14.61B | -$1.15B-$5.27B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | TECL TQQQ | +75.44%+56.02% | +81.77%+68.41% | +70.22%+59.37% | +75.45%+68.12% |
| Max drawdown | TECL TQQQ | -40.43%-33.51% | -46.64%-36.94% | -66.93%-58.12% | -78.01%-81.30% |
| Max drawdown duration | TECL TQQQ | 63d63d | 154d154d | 429d238d | 896d925d |
Trading data
TECL | TQQQ | |
Last sale 4/1/2026 at 1:30 PM | $90.34 | $43.23 |
| Previous close 04/01/2026 | $86.55 | $41.68 |
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Replication quality
Data as of April 2, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/1/2026 at 1:30 PM
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TECL | TQQQ | |
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| Last price | $90.34 | $43.23 |
| 1D performance | +4.38% | +3.72% |
| AuM | $3.21 B | $25.47 B |
| E/R | 0.91% | 0.97% |
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Exposure
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Frequently asked questions about TECL and TQQQ
How have the TECL and TQQQ ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 1, 2026, TECL is down -22.98% year-to-date (YTD), while TQQQ has lost -17.82%. That puts TQQQ better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: TECL or TQQQ?
Year-to-date, the TECL ETF saw +$120M in flows, compared to +$988M for TQQQ.
Which ETF is more volatile: TECL or TQQQ?
Over the past year, TECL had a volatility of 81.77%, while TQQQ experienced 68.41%.
Which ETF is bigger: TECL or TQQQ?
As of April 1, 2026, TECL holds $3.21 B in assets under management (AUM), while TQQQ manages $25.47 B.
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