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Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares (BRKU)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

CUSIP
25461A452
Issuer
Direxion
Inception Date
Dec 11, 2024
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares (BRKU) has returned -11.94% so far this year and -29.75% over the past 12 months.


Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares

1D
1.89%
1M
-10.99%
YTD
-11.94%
6M
-14.50%
1Y
-29.75%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2024, BRKU's average daily return is -0.01%, while the average monthly return is -0.21%.

Historically, 38% of months were positive and 63% were negative. The best month was Feb 2025 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst month was May 2025 at -11.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, BRKU closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -13.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-9.37%9.16%-10.99%-11.94%
20255.10%19.30%6.40%-2.23%-11.74%-8.12%-6.26%11.74%-1.07%-10.53%14.42%-5.14%6.44%
2024-3.96%-3.96%

Benchmark Metrics

Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares has an annualized alpha of -7.77%, beta of 0.90, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 12, 2024.

  • This ETF tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -66.92%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-59.74%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
  • R² of 0.20 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
-7.77%
Beta
0.90
0.20
Upside Capture
-59.74%
Downside Capture
-66.92%

Expense Ratio

BRKU has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BRKU ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


BRKU Risk / Return Rank: 11
Overall Rank
BRKU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BRKU Sortino Ratio Rank: 22
Sortino Ratio Rank
BRKU Omega Ratio Rank: 11
Omega Ratio Rank
BRKU Calmar Ratio Rank: 11
Calmar Ratio Rank
BRKU Martin Ratio Rank: 22
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares (BRKU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BRKUBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.84

0.90

-1.74

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.04

1.39

-2.43

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.86

1.21

-0.35

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.82

1.40

-2.22

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.26

6.61

-7.87

Explore BRKU risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares provided a 2.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share.


2.44%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.602025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025
Dividend$0.63$0.61

Dividend yield

2.90%2.44%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.11
2025$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.61

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 BRKB 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 BRKB Bull 2X Shares was 33.97%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares drawdown is 30.90%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-33.97%Apr 3, 2025247Mar 27, 2026
-8.9%Dec 12, 202419Jan 10, 20255Jan 17, 202524
-7.54%Mar 3, 20255Mar 7, 20256Mar 17, 202511
-3.98%Jan 28, 20255Feb 3, 20253Feb 6, 20258
-3.79%Jan 22, 20252Jan 23, 20252Jan 27, 20254

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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