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Defiance Daily Target 2x Long PL ETF
PLU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 17, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -42.28% | -77.33% | -53.63% | |||
| Flows | -$4M | +$29M | +$34M | - | - | - |
Characteristics
The Defiance Daily Target 2x Long PL ETF is built to track the PL Price - USD. This ETF provides synthetic exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the index indirectly through the use of derivatives or a swap. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Leveraged |
| Provider | Defiance ETFs |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | January 6, 2026 |
| ESG | No |
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PLU's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +201.89% | |||
Max drawdown | -86.34% | |||
Max drawdown duration | 50d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 20, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is PLU?
PLU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Defiance ETFs.
What index does PLU track?
PLU tracks the PL Price - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does PLU invest in?
This ETF provides leveraged exposure (2x) to Equities. It is part of the segment: Leveraged Equity.
What is the expense ratio of PLU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PLU is 1.31%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PLU launched?
PLU was launched on January 6, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PLU?
PLU is issued by Defiance ETFs.
What is the AUM of PLU?
As of July 17, 2026, PLU manages $11.31 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PLU performed recently?
As of July 17, 2026, PLU delivered a return of -42.28% over the past month (1M performance), -77.33% over the past three months (3M), and -53.63% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for PLU?
As of July 17, 2026, PLU has seen net flows of -$4M in the past month (1M flow) and +$34M year-to-date (YTD).
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