SSO Offers Lower Risk Than TQQQ for Leveraged ETF Traders
2026-03-13 09:02:05 ET
ProShares - UltraPro QQQ (NASDAQ:TQQQ) and ProShares - Ultra S&P500 (NYSEMKT:SSO) both seek to magnify index returns with daily leverage, but TQQQ targets triple exposure to the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 , while SSO offers double exposure to the broader S&P 500 .
TQQQ and SSO are leveraged exchange-traded funds designed for aggressive traders looking to multiply daily market moves. TQQQ delivers 3x the daily performance of the Nasdaq-100, leading to higher potential gains and losses, while SSO tracks 2x the daily returns of the S&P 500, offering broader sector exposure. This comparison unpacks how their costs, risk, and makeup stack up for those considering leveraged ETF strategies.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
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