- CUSIP
- 25461A445
- Issuer
- Direxion
- Inception Date
- Dec 10, 2024
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $443M
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Performance
PLTU Performance Chart
Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares (PLTU) is down 63.1% since the beginning of the year. PLTU is currently trading at $27 per share.
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Returns By Period
Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares (PLTU) has returned -63.06% so far this year and -47.93% over the past 12 months.
Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares
- 1D
- -13.93%
- 1M
- -26.90%
- YTD
- -63.06%
- 6M
- -69.13%
- 1Y
- -47.93%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PLTU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2024, PLTU's average daily return is +0.40%, while the average monthly return is +5.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.1 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2025 with a return of +81.3%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -43.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, PLTU closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 4, 2025 with a return of +47.1%, while the worst single day was May 6, 2025 at -24.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -33.53% | -16.80% | 10.11% | -12.72% | 22.56% | -43.29% | -63.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | 14.47% | -4.36% | -7.69% | 81.26% | 17.43% | 3.29% | 32.35% | -5.46% | 33.02% | 17.53% | -32.46% | 10.09% | 223.17% |
| 2024 | 14.77% | 14.77% |
Benchmark Metrics
Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares has an annualized alpha of 45.64%, beta of 3.99, and R2 of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 11, 2024.
- This ETF captured 62.11% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -32.05%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- R2 of 0.30 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
- 45.64%
- Beta
- 3.99
- R²
- 0.30
- Upside Capture
- 62.11%
- Downside Capture
- -32.05%
Expense Ratio
PLTU has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLTU ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% 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 PLTR Bull 2X Shares (PLTU) 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.
| PLTU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.91 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.98 | 1.37 | -0.39 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.65 | 2.78 | -3.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.14 | 12.44 | -13.58 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares provided a 64.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $17.37 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $17.37 | $17.13 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 64.37% | 23.29% | 0.12% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Direxion Daily PLTR 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 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $16.33 | $17.13 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
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 PLTR 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 PLTR Bull 2X Shares was 74.31%, occurring on Jun 22, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares drawdown is 74.31%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -74.31%Jun 2026 | 7mo 20d | — | 7mo 21dNov 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -69.14%Apr 2025 | 1mo 14d | 2mo 21d | 4mo 5dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 bear market2025 | -39.39%Jan 2025 | 18d | 22d | 1mo 10dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2025 bear market2025 | -34.59%Sep 2025 | 25d | 1mo 24d | 2mo 19dAug 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2025 correction2025 | -19.18%Jul 2025 | 4d | 13d | 17dJun 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLTU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -74.31% | -56.78% | -17.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -74.31% | -9.10% | -65.21% |
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 | -74.31% | -1.80% | -72.51% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.96% | -10.71% | -22.25% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 42.16% | 2.03% | +40.13% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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