BABU vs QLD
Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF compared with ProShares Ultra QQQ on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BABU
Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BABU yields more today: 1.99% vs 0.27% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- QLD is cheaper to own: 0.95% vs 0.97% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BABU | QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $9.84 | $90.68 |
| TTM yield | 0.99% | 0.13% |
| Forward yield | 1.99% | 0.27% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.196 | $0.244 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 22, 2026 (est.) | Sep 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.97% | 0.95% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -10.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 39/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +46.2% |
| 1-year price return | — | +46.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 6.5M | 14.1B |
| Years paying | 0.5 | 19.7 |
| Sector / category | Trading--Leveraged Equity | Trading--Leveraged Equity |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| BABU | QLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 1,016.3 | 110.3 |
| Income per year | $199 | $27 |
| Income per month (avg) | $17 | $2 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BABU · Model QLD
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABU Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.049 | Est. |
| BABU Dec 22, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.049 | Est. |
| BABU Mar 23, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.049 | Est. |
| QLD Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 | $0.061 | Est. |
| QLD Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.061 | Est. |
| QLD Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.061 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BABUQLD
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, BABU or QLD?
BABU currently has the higher trailing yield: BABU yields 0.99% and QLD yields 0.13%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BABU and QLD pay?
BABU pays every quarter and QLD pays every quarter. BABU's next ex-date is Sep 22, 2026 and QLD's is Sep 23, 2026.
Is BABU or QLD better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BABU and QLD differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.