- CUSIP
- 25461A452
- Issuer
- Direxion
- Inception Date
- Dec 11, 2024
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
BRKU Performance Chart
Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares (BRKU) is down 16.1% since the beginning of the year. BRKU is currently trading at $21 per share.
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Returns By Period
Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares (BRKU) has returned -16.14% so far this year and -22.02% over the past 12 months.
Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares
- 1D
- 0.80%
- 1M
- -1.61%
- YTD
- -16.14%
- 6M
- -18.32%
- 1Y
- -22.02%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
BRKU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2024, BRKU's average daily return is -0.02%, while the average monthly return is -0.43%.
Historically, 32% of months were positive and 68% 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 48% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -9.37% | 9.16% | -10.99% | -3.02% | -0.80% | -1.00% | -16.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.10% | 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 -17.28%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.18 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 (-44.60%) - a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
- R2 of 0.18 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
- -17.28%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.18
- Upside Capture
- -44.60%
- 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 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares (BRKU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BRKU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.80 | 2.39 | -3.18 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.00 | 3.25 | -4.26 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.88 | 1.43 | -0.55 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -1.00 | 3.11 | -4.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.99 | 14.38 | -16.37 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares provided a 3.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.63 | $0.61 |
Dividend yield | 3.04% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 35.37%, occurring on May 5, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Direxion Daily BRKB Bull 2X Shares drawdown is 34.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -35.37%May 2026 | 1y 1mo | — | 1y 2moApr 2025 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.90%Jan 2025 | 29d | 7d | 1mo 6dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.54%Mar 2025 | 4d | 10d | 14dMar 2025 - Mar 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -3.98%Feb 2025 | 6d | 3d | 9dJan 2025 - Feb 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.79%Jan 2025 | 1d | 4d | 5dJan 2025 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BRKU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.37% | -56.78% | +21.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.06% | -9.10% | -12.96% |
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 | -34.19% | 0.00% | -34.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.83% | -10.72% | -8.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.44% | 1.97% | +10.47% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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