- Issuer
- Direxion
- Inception Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Region
- Asia-Pacific (China)
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $3M
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Performance
BABU Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF
- 1D
- 0.02%
- 1M
- -40.50%
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 22.93%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
BABU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 11, 2026, BABU's average daily return is -0.85%, while the average monthly return is -14.48%.
Historically, 20% of months were positive and 80% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -26.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, BABU closed higher 35% of trading days. The best single day was May 13, 2026 with a return of +15.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2026 at -14.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -23.70% | -26.41% | 8.69% | -14.12% | -16.86% | -56.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF has an annualized alpha of -93.79%, beta of 2.95, and R2 of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 11, 2026.
- This ETF participated in 343.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -23.35% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.30 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -93.79%
- Beta
- 2.95
- R²
- 0.30
- Upside Capture
- -23.35%
- Downside Capture
- 343.53%
Expense Ratio
BABU has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF (BABU) 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.
| BABU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.34 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.53 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.37 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF provided a 0.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.05 per share.
| Period | TTM |
|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.45% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF. 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 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 |
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 BABA Bull 2X ETF. 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 BABA Bull 2X ETF was 56.44%, occurring on Jun 11, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF drawdown is 56.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -56.44%Jun 2026 | 3mo 29d | — | 4mo 1dFeb 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| BABU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.44% | -56.78% | +0.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
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 | -56.43% | -2.34% | -54.09% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -36.08% | -10.72% | -25.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.02% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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