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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in 3x leveraged LONG, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio 3x leveraged LONG | 3.19% | 1.43% | 46.13% | 45.90% | 117.49% | 48.73% | 16.77% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
CURE Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares | -0.69% | 18.27% | -9.94% | -3.58% | 30.33% | 3.28% | 1.60% | 13.02% |
DFEN Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | -2.96% | 2.78% | 4.76% | 19.83% | 57.44% | 61.07% | 27.43% | — |
DPST Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares | 0.66% | 0.10% | 16.34% | 16.74% | 48.12% | 24.30% | -24.46% | -13.86% |
DRN Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares | -4.47% | -3.86% | 23.49% | 23.07% | 9.95% | 7.81% | -12.09% | -4.83% |
EDC Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares | 5.30% | -13.15% | 48.75% | 54.72% | 130.29% | 40.47% | -3.49% | 6.85% |
ERX Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 2.24% | 8.51% | 64.27% | 60.89% | 88.96% | 21.63% | 28.42% | -9.26% |
FAS Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares | -1.75% | 3.08% | -19.73% | -13.42% | -7.77% | 35.48% | 5.32% | 19.57% |
LABU Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x Shares | -0.69% | -16.19% | -0.15% | -4.48% | 166.12% | 4.89% | -35.54% | -12.70% |
MIDU Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares | 0.47% | -0.83% | 31.63% | 31.16% | 55.79% | 22.83% | 1.62% | 11.46% |
NUGT Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 2X Shares | -0.75% | -32.74% | -28.93% | -16.68% | 76.94% | 53.31% | 13.32% | -10.65% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2017, 3x leveraged LONG's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +40.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -56.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, 3x leveraged LONG closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +28.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -34.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.25% | 7.05% | -15.93% | 30.51% | 19.92% | -6.75% | 46.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | 9.60% | -5.09% | -11.09% | -10.08% | 13.07% | 14.97% | 3.21% | 10.06% | 12.18% | 5.31% | 3.07% | -0.47% | 48.84% |
| 2024 | -4.99% | 11.64% | 9.73% | -13.72% | 12.95% | 1.73% | 13.77% | 1.79% | 2.11% | -4.98% | 16.51% | -17.48% | 24.68% |
| 2023 | 20.11% | -10.13% | -0.60% | -0.11% | -4.39% | 14.88% | 12.28% | -11.51% | -15.22% | -10.47% | 28.47% | 21.35% | 38.43% |
| 2022 | -14.99% | -0.35% | 5.76% | -24.16% | -0.39% | -23.57% | 24.51% | -10.88% | -25.82% | 22.53% | 15.69% | -14.53% | -48.40% |
| 2021 | 1.78% | 12.50% | 8.99% | 9.94% | 2.87% | 1.61% | -1.31% | 6.33% | -11.15% | 15.77% | -5.20% | 10.54% | 62.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
3x leveraged LONG has an annualized alpha of -5.56%, beta of 2.82, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2017.
- This portfolio captured 374.10% of S&P 500 Index gains and 204.23% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -5.56% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 2.82 means this portfolio moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- -5.56%
- Beta
- 2.82
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 374.10%
- Downside Capture
- 204.23%
Expense Ratio
3x leveraged LONG has a high expense ratio of 1.01%, indicating above-average management fees. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
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Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
3x leveraged LONG ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for 3x leveraged LONG and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.80 | 1.94 | +0.87 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.09 | 2.63 | +0.46 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.35 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.83 | 2.59 | +2.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.82 | 11.84 | +7.98 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CURE Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares | 23 | 0.69 | 1.30 | 1.15 | 0.98 | 2.24 |
DFEN Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | 29 | 0.90 | 1.56 | 1.18 | 1.38 | 3.26 |
DPST Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares | 25 | 0.70 | 1.34 | 1.17 | 1.20 | 2.66 |
DRN Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares | 14 | 0.25 | 0.60 | 1.08 | 0.41 | 0.91 |
EDC Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares | 67 | 2.07 | 2.40 | 1.35 | 3.45 | 11.91 |
ERX Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 68 | 2.18 | 2.60 | 1.32 | 3.83 | 10.23 |
FAS Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares | 8 | -0.18 | 0.04 | 1.01 | -0.19 | -0.44 |
LABU Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x Shares | 74 | 2.18 | 2.65 | 1.31 | 5.44 | 15.53 |
MIDU Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares | 42 | 1.20 | 1.81 | 1.22 | 2.17 | 7.20 |
NUGT Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 2X Shares | 29 | 0.85 | 1.48 | 1.21 | 1.33 | 3.20 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
3x leveraged LONG provided a 1.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.96% | 2.26% | 1.99% | 1.50% | 0.74% | 0.59% | 0.47% | 0.92% | 1.05% | 0.59% | 0.36% | 0.03% |
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CURE Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares | 1.18% | 1.12% | 1.17% | 2.02% | 0.38% | 0.02% | 0.17% | 0.40% | 0.70% | 0.18% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFEN Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | 8.52% | 8.89% | 14.12% | 1.13% | 0.46% | 1.89% | 0.48% | 0.50% | 1.07% | 1.50% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DPST Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares | 1.82% | 2.18% | 1.55% | 1.78% | 1.51% | 0.58% | 0.90% | 1.29% | 2.18% | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DRN Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares | 2.16% | 2.81% | 2.24% | 2.84% | 2.70% | 4.21% | 1.90% | 2.59% | 3.11% | 0.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EDC Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares | 1.15% | 1.79% | 3.94% | 3.54% | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.44% | 0.97% | 0.78% | 0.25% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
ERX Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 1.63% | 2.54% | 2.94% | 3.17% | 2.23% | 2.16% | 2.35% | 1.56% | 3.10% | 0.85% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
FAS Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares | 10.39% | 8.21% | 0.76% | 1.77% | 0.91% | 0.60% | 0.47% | 0.62% | 1.43% | 0.11% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
LABU Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x Shares | 0.77% | 0.84% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.28% | 0.64% | 0.17% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MIDU Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares | 0.67% | 1.04% | 1.10% | 1.43% | 0.11% | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.71% | 0.70% | 2.67% | 1.89% | 0.00% |
NUGT Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 2X Shares | 0.43% | 0.22% | 1.79% | 1.67% | 0.70% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.63% | 0.57% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the 3x leveraged LONG. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the 3x leveraged LONG was 80.66%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 222 trading sessions.
The current 3x leveraged LONG drawdown is 12.88%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -80.66%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 10mo 22d | 11mo 24dFeb 2020 - Feb 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -59.90%Oct 2022 | 11mo 9d | 2y 24d | 2y 12moNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -49.25%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 26d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -48.54%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 4mo 16d | 8mo 23dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -24.46%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 20 assets, with an effective number of assets of 20.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.42 | 1.32 | 1.28 | 1.25 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.25, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
3x leveraged LONG correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.89 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.92 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 4, 2017 | 0.93 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. UPRO has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while NUGT has the lowest at 0.20.
Asset Correlations Table
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