QPUXDefiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF
The fund seeks daily leveraged investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to two times (2X) the performance of an actively managed group of “pure quantum” company securities (the “Target Portfolio”) by employing derivatives, namely swap agreements and/or listed options contracts. It is non-diversified.
Defiance ETFs LLC · Since 2025 (9 months)
1.29%
#5062 out of 5,332 ETFs
$16M
#4282 out of 5,332 ETFs
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9 months
#4720 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
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-94.7%
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Our take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
Leveraged ETF — not a long-term hold
This fund uses leverage to amplify daily returns (e.g. 2x or 3x of an index). Daily rebalancing creates volatility decay — over weeks and months, the fund's return drifts from the stated multiple. In trending markets with low realised volatility, leveraged index ETFs can outperform their nominal multiple; in sideways or volatile markets they bleed. Designed for short-term tactical use, not buy-and-hold.
Source: Cheng & Madhavan, 'The Dynamics of Leveraged and Inverse ETFs' (2009)
Why we flagged this: strategy=leveraged + leveraged_name_or_strategy
Thematic ETF — launched after the rally
Thematic funds are typically launched after a theme has delivered its strong returns. Morningstar's 2024 Global Thematic Funds Landscape finds that only about 1 in 10 thematic funds have survived and beaten a broad global equity benchmark over the past 15 years — roughly 60% have been closed outright. The narrative is always compelling; the track record rarely is.
Source: Morningstar, 'Global Thematic Funds Landscape' (2024)
Why we flagged this: Narrow thematic name, launched in the last 3 years, $16M in assets (under our $500M threshold).
Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More
Data updated on 2026-05-05