METU vs QLD
Direxion Daily META Bull 2X ETF compared with ProShares Ultra QQQ on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
METU
Direxion Daily META Bull 2X ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
QLD
ProShares Ultra QQQ
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- METU yields more today: 2.48% vs 0.13% (forward).
- QLD has grown its payout faster: -1.6%/yr vs -8.5%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year QLD delivered the higher total return: +25.9% vs -33.0% (price change plus payouts).
- QLD is cheaper to own: 0.89% vs 1.02% expense ratio.
- METU has the steadier distribution: consistency 63/100 vs 50/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | METU | QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $27.78 | $86.26 |
| TTM yield | 2.98% | 0.14% |
| Forward yield | 2.48% | 0.13% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.688 | $0.108 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) | Dec 23, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 1.02% | 0.89% |
| 1-year payout growth | -8.5% | -1.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 63/100 | 50/100 |
| 1-year total return | -33.0% | +25.9% |
| 1-year price return | -34.9% | +25.7% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 554.1M | 15.1B |
| Years paying | 2.3 | 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
| METU | QLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 360.0 | 115.9 |
| Income per year | $248 | $13 |
| Income per month (avg) | $21 | $1 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model METU · Model QLD
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| METU Dec 22, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.172 | Est. |
| METU Mar 23, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.172 | Est. |
| METU Jun 22, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.172 | Est. |
| QLD Dec 23, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | $0.027 | Est. |
| QLD Mar 24, 2027 | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.027 | Est. |
| QLD Jun 23, 2027 | Jul 7, 2027 | $0.027 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
METUQLD
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, METU or QLD?
METU currently has the higher trailing yield: METU yields 2.98% and QLD yields 0.14%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do METU and QLD pay?
METU pays every quarter and QLD pays every quarter. METU's next ex-date is Dec 22, 2026 and QLD's is Dec 23, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, METU or QLD?
QLD has grown its payout faster: -1.6%/yr vs -8.5%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is METU or QLD better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. METU 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.