KBAB vs SOXL
KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF compared with Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
KBAB
KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF
TTM yield · Weekly
SOXL
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- KBAB yields more today: 40.37% vs 0.36% (forward).
- KBAB pays every week; SOXL pays every quarter.
- Over the last year SOXL delivered the higher total return: +196.6% vs -57.8% (price change plus payouts).
- SOXL is cheaper to own: 0.75% vs 0.99% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | KBAB | SOXL |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $6.44 | $103.24 |
| TTM yield | 132.67% | 0.09% |
| Forward yield | 40.37% | 0.36% |
| Annual payout per share | $2.60 | $0.372 |
| Payment frequency | Weekly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Oct 30, 2026 (est.) | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.99% | 0.75% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -57.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +36.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | — | 41/100 |
| 1-year total return | -57.8% | +196.6% |
| 1-year price return | -81.9% | +196.3% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.5M | 24.0B |
| Years paying | 0.8 | 16.1 |
| 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
| KBAB | SOXL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 1,552.8 | 96.9 |
| Income per year | $4,037 | $36 |
| Income per month (avg) | $336 | $3 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model KBAB · Model SOXL
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBAB Oct 30, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | $0.05 | Est. |
| KBAB Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.05 | Est. |
| KBAB Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 16, 2026 | $0.05 | Est. |
| SOXL Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.093 | Est. |
| SOXL Mar 23, 2027 | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.093 | Est. |
| SOXL Jun 22, 2027 | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.093 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
KBABSOXL
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, KBAB or SOXL?
KBAB currently has the higher trailing yield: KBAB yields 132.67% and SOXL yields 0.09%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do KBAB and SOXL pay?
KBAB pays every week and SOXL pays every quarter. KBAB's next ex-date is Oct 30, 2026 and SOXL's is Dec 22, 2026.
Is KBAB or SOXL better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. KBAB and SOXL 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.