BABU vs SSO
Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF compared with ProShares Ultra S&P500 on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BABU
Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
SSO
ProShares Ultra S&P500
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- BABU yields more today: 2.66% vs 0.66% (forward).
- Both pay every quarter.
- SSO is cheaper to own: 0.84% vs 0.97% expense ratio.
- BABU has the steadier distribution: consistency 99/100 vs 81/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BABU | SSO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $7.36 | $71.00 |
| TTM yield | 1.98% | 0.67% |
| Forward yield | 2.66% | 0.66% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.196 | $0.472 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) | Dec 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.97% | 0.84% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +18.4% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +51.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 99/100 | 81/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +27.5% |
| 1-year price return | — | +26.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 6.8M | 8.4B |
| Years paying | 0.6 | 19.8 |
| 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 | SSO | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 1,358.7 | 140.8 |
| Income per year | $266 | $66 |
| Income per month (avg) | $22 | $6 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BABU · Model SSO
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BABU Dec 22, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.049 | Est. |
| BABU Mar 23, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.049 | Est. |
| BABU Jun 22, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.049 | Est. |
| SSO Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.118 | Est. |
| SSO Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.118 | Est. |
| SSO Jun 23, 2027 | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.118 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BABUSSO
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 SSO?
BABU currently has the higher trailing yield: BABU yields 1.98% and SSO yields 0.67%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BABU and SSO pay?
BABU pays every quarter and SSO pays every quarter. BABU's next ex-date is Dec 22, 2026 and SSO's is Dec 23, 2026.
Is BABU or SSO better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BABU and SSO 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.