The ProShares – Ultra QQQ ETF (NYSEMKT:QLD) and the ProShares – Ultra S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:SSO) aim to double the daily returns of major U.S. equity indexes through leverage, with QLD focusing on the Nasdaq-100 and SSO on the S&P 500. A comparison of these ETFs includes factors like expenses, risk, recent performance, and portfolio composition. Beta is used to measure volatility relative to the S&P 500, while the 1-year return reflects total returns over the last 12 months. This analysis aids investors in understanding the trade-offs between these leveraged funds.
