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Performance
KORU Performance Chart
Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) is up 165.1% since the beginning of the year. KORU is currently trading at $481 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KORU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,244.
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Returns By Period
Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) has returned 165.12% so far this year and 474.18% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KORU has returned 7.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.31% annually.
Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares
- 1D
- 14.83%
- 1M
- -41.65%
- 6M
- 99.45%
- YTD
- 165.12%
- 1Y
- 474.18%
- 3Y*
- 67.87%
- 5Y*
- 4.47%
- 10Y*
- 7.79%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 1.51%
- 6M
- 8.33%
- YTD
- 10.20%
- 1Y
- 20.34%
- 3Y*
- 18.74%
- 5Y*
- 11.59%
- 10Y*
- 13.31%
KORU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 10, 2013, KORU's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +3.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.9 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +106.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -55.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, KORU closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +35.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -41.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 91.56% | 81.09% | -54.89% | 106.87% | 85.45% | -28.32% | -38.40% | 165.12% | |||||
| 2025 | 16.23% | 1.65% | -6.32% | 7.24% | 22.49% | 61.60% | 2.07% | -4.31% | 33.70% | 71.29% | -20.75% | 27.92% | 432.73% |
| 2024 | -26.97% | 22.34% | 12.74% | -19.43% | -5.67% | 17.95% | -0.12% | -8.56% | -9.94% | -19.25% | -13.98% | -26.69% | -62.18% |
| 2023 | 37.87% | -23.60% | 11.62% | -4.22% | 8.45% | 0.97% | 18.76% | -22.87% | -17.36% | -20.78% | 45.90% | 19.19% | 28.61% |
| 2022 | -20.99% | -0.70% | -7.98% | -19.36% | 4.29% | -39.53% | 10.46% | -13.77% | -46.77% | 27.45% | 54.59% | -18.62% | -70.16% |
| 2021 | 3.98% | -2.05% | 4.01% | 1.89% | 3.20% | 3.31% | -14.34% | -8.07% | -20.68% | -5.14% | -14.68% | 13.70% | -33.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares has an annualized alpha of -3.78%, beta of 2.81, and R2 of 0.37 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 10, 2013.
- This ETF captured 329.52% of S&P 500 Index gains and 242.57% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.37 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -3.78%
- Beta
- 2.81
- R²
- 0.37
- Upside Capture
- 329.52%
- Downside Capture
- 242.57%
Expense Ratio
KORU has a high expense ratio of 1.32%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KORU ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) 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.
| KORU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.55 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.30 | +0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 7.15 | 2.25 | +4.91 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.75 | 9.74 | +10.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares provided a 0.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.59 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.59 | $1.62 | $1.41 | $2.39 | $0.36 | $1.91 | $0.03 | $2.41 | $3.45 | $22.34 |
Dividend yield | 0.33% | 0.89% | 4.10% | 2.55% | 0.48% | 0.76% | 0.01% | 0.93% | 1.40% | 3.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X 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 | $0.00 | $0.11 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $1.62 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $1.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $2.39 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.91 | $1.91 |
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 MSCI South Korea Bull 3X 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 MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares was 95.79%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 269 trading sessions.
The current Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares drawdown is 61.95%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -95.79%Apr 2025 | 7y 2mo | 1y 27d | 8y 3moJan 2018 - May 2026 |
2015 bear market2015 | -72.68%Aug 2015 | 1y 24d | 2y 2mo | 3y 3moJul 2014 - Oct 2017 |
2026 bear market2026 | -66.86%Jul 2026 | 1mo 11d | — | 1mo 13dJun 2026 - now |
2013 bear market2013 | -38.98%Jun 2013 | 20d | 2mo 14d | 3mo 4dJun 2013 - Sep 2013 |
2014 bear market2014 | -33.60%Feb 2014 | 3mo 13d | 5mo 26d | 9mo 9dOct 2013 - Jul 2014 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KORU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.79% | -56.78% | -39.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -66.86% | -9.10% | -57.76% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -73.34% | -18.90% | -54.44% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -92.74% | -25.43% | -67.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -95.79% | -33.92% | -61.87% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -61.95% | -0.87% | -61.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -57.39% | -10.71% | -46.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 24.17% | 2.09% | +22.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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