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Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Share...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US25490K8696
CUSIP
25490K869
Issuer
Direxion
Inception Date
Apr 16, 2015
Region
Emerging Asia Pacific (China)
Leveraged
2x
Index Tracked
CSI 300 Index (200%)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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 CSI 300 China A Share 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 CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares (CHAU) has returned -3.20% so far this year and 45.02% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CHAU has returned 2.14% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares

1D
2.69%
1M
-9.15%
YTD
-3.20%
6M
-0.95%
1Y
45.02%
3Y*
0.05%
5Y*
-10.74%
10Y*
2.14%

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 Apr 16, 2015, CHAU's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Sep 2024 with a return of +45.0%, while the worst month was Jan 2016 at -37.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, CHAU closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 9, 2015 with a return of +40.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 24, 2015 at -26.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.93%3.51%-9.15%-3.20%
2025-4.12%3.51%-0.65%-6.93%3.23%8.54%5.95%25.38%5.69%-0.29%-3.34%6.17%47.73%
2024-14.80%16.61%-0.03%3.90%-2.66%-7.19%2.47%-4.08%44.96%-13.31%-2.58%-4.99%6.61%
202323.86%-12.35%0.59%-2.54%-16.62%-0.19%13.75%-15.57%-3.67%-8.73%-1.08%-3.02%-28.25%
2022-13.40%1.18%-19.45%-18.48%5.87%22.52%-15.46%-8.61%-17.50%-20.45%35.06%-0.54%-49.17%
20216.45%-0.18%-12.41%5.62%13.73%-7.16%-14.13%0.94%0.96%3.39%-1.68%5.23%-2.84%

Benchmark Metrics

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares has an annualized alpha of -5.37%, beta of 1.25, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 17, 2015.

  • This ETF participated in 151.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.62% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.16 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
-5.37%
Beta
1.25
0.16
Upside Capture
81.62%
Downside Capture
151.81%

Expense Ratio

CHAU has a high expense ratio of 1.21%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CHAU ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


CHAU Risk / Return Rank: 6969
Overall Rank
CHAU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6767
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CHAU Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
CHAU Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
CHAU Calmar Ratio Rank: 7373
Calmar Ratio Rank
CHAU Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
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 CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares (CHAU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CHAUBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.23

0.90

+0.34

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.70

1.39

+0.32

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.95

1.40

+0.55

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.04

6.61

+1.43

Explore CHAU risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares provided a 2.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.60$0.7020182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018
Dividend$0.43$0.41$0.33$0.56$0.16$0.69$0.04$0.14$0.12

Dividend yield

2.10%1.97%2.25%3.97%0.77%1.73%0.09%0.58%0.83%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share 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$0.09$0.09
2025$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.41
2024$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.33
2023$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.56
2022$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.16
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.69$0.69

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 CSI 300 China A Share 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 CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares was 79.21%, occurring on Feb 2, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2x Shares drawdown is 60.93%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-79.21%Jun 15, 20152175Feb 2, 2024
-14.24%May 5, 20153May 7, 201510May 21, 201513
-13.54%May 27, 20153May 29, 20156Jun 8, 20159
-9.85%Apr 17, 20151Apr 17, 20152Apr 21, 20153
-4.01%Jun 9, 20151Jun 9, 20153Jun 12, 20154

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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