- CUSIP
- 25461A718
- Issuer
- Direxion
- Inception Date
- May 15, 2024
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- Solactive US AI & Big Data Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $27M
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Performance
AIBU Performance Chart
Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares (AIBU) is up 30.6% since the beginning of the year. AIBU is currently trading at $64 per share.
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Returns By Period
Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares (AIBU) has returned 30.56% so far this year and 77.78% over the past 12 months.
Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares
- 1D
- -2.71%
- 1M
- 1.34%
- YTD
- 30.56%
- 6M
- 26.00%
- 1Y
- 77.78%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
AIBU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 15, 2024, AIBU's average daily return is +0.24%, while the average monthly return is +4.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.2 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +50.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -20.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, AIBU closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +28.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -13.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.83% | -18.40% | -8.90% | 50.26% | 33.15% | -10.58% | 30.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.87% | -8.74% | -20.30% | 1.92% | 23.78% | 23.17% | 12.35% | -1.32% | 15.51% | 17.59% | -13.71% | -7.64% | 42.25% |
| 2024 | -2.09% | 14.55% | -3.57% | -1.00% | 11.46% | -1.03% | 18.26% | 0.95% | 41.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares has an annualized alpha of 5.20%, beta of 3.10, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 15, 2024.
- This ETF captured 519.28% of S&P 500 Index gains and 287.59% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 5.20% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 3.10 means this ETF moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 5.20%
- Beta
- 3.10
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 519.28%
- Downside Capture
- 287.59%
Expense Ratio
AIBU has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AIBU ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares (AIBU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AIBU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.73 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 2.78 | -1.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.86 | 12.44 | -8.58 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares provided a 1.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.10 | $1.12 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 1.71% | 2.27% | 1.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 | $1.12 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.47 |
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 Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares. 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 Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares was 51.17%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 62 trading sessions.
The current Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares drawdown is 15.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -51.17%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 3mo 2d | 4mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -48.71%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 1mo 27d | 6mo 28dOct 2025 - May 2026 |
2024 bear market2024 | -29.04%Aug 2024 | 25d | 2mo 5d | 3moJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2026 bear market2026 | -21.57%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 20d 11hJun 2026 - now |
2025 correction2025 | -14.42%Jan 2025 | 27d | 28d | 1mo 25dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AIBU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.17% | -56.78% | +5.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -48.71% | -9.10% | -39.61% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -15.65% | -1.80% | -13.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.78% | -10.71% | -3.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 20.22% | 2.03% | +18.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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