SQQQ vs TSLQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ compared with Tradr 2X Short TSLA Daily ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
SQQQ
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
TTM yield · Quarterly
TSLQ
Tradr 2X Short TSLA Daily ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- TSLQ yields more today: 11.94% vs 5.19% (forward).
- SQQQ pays every quarter; TSLQ pays once a year.
- Over the last year TSLQ delivered the higher total return: -25.6% vs -47.8% (price change plus payouts).
- SQQQ is cheaper to own: 0.94% vs 1.15% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | SQQQ | TSLQ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $36.48 | $16.06 |
| TTM yield | 8.92% | 11.94% |
| Forward yield | 5.19% | 11.94% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.892 | $1.918 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Dec 23, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.94% | 1.15% |
| 1-year payout growth | -63.8% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 26/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | -47.8% | -25.6% |
| 1-year price return | -52.1% | -33.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 2.1B | 92.9M |
| Years paying | 10.6 | 3.8 |
| Sector / category | Trading--Inverse Equity | Trading--Inverse 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
| SQQQ | TSLQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 274.1 | 622.7 |
| Income per year | $519 | $1,194 |
| Income per month (avg) | $43 | $100 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model SQQQ · Model TSLQ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQQQ Dec 23, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.473 | Est. |
| SQQQ Mar 24, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.473 | Est. |
| SQQQ Jun 23, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.473 | Est. |
| TSLQ Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 25, 2026 | $1.918 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
SQQQTSLQ
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, SQQQ or TSLQ?
TSLQ currently has the higher trailing yield: SQQQ yields 8.92% and TSLQ yields 11.94%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do SQQQ and TSLQ pay?
SQQQ pays every quarter and TSLQ pays once a year. SQQQ's next ex-date is Dec 23, 2026 and TSLQ's is Dec 21, 2026.
Is SQQQ or TSLQ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. SQQQ and TSLQ 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.