MOON vs. CHPS

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF (CHPS).

MOON and CHPS are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. MOON is a passively managed fund by Direxion that tracks the performance of the S&P Kensho Moonshots Index. It was launched on Nov 12, 2020. CHPS is a passively managed fund by Xtrackers that tracks the performance of the Solactive Semiconductor ESG Screened Index - Benchmark TR Gross. It was launched on Jul 12, 2023. Both MOON and CHPS are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

MOON vs. CHPS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF (CHPS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

MOON vs. CHPS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
MOON Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF	0.00%	0.00%	-8.56%	-19.55%
CHPS Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF	15.56%	58.47%	7.75%	10.88%

Returns By Period

MOON

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CHPS

• 1D: 2.99%
• 1M: -5.73%
• YTD: 15.56%
• 6M: 33.65%
• 1Y: 100.60%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

MOON vs. CHPS - Expense Ratio Comparison

MOON has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is higher than CHPS's 0.15% expense ratio.

MOON

Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF

CHPS

Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF

Return for Risk

MOON vs. CHPS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CHPS

CHPS Risk / Return Rank: 96
CHPS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 96
CHPS Sortino Ratio Rank: 95
CHPS Omega Ratio Rank: 94
CHPS Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
CHPS Martin Ratio Rank: 97

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.

MOON vs. CHPS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF (CHPS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	MOON	CHPS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.68	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.02	—

Correlation

The correlation between MOON and CHPS is 0.26, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

MOON vs. CHPS - Dividend Comparison

MOON has not paid dividends to shareholders, while CHPS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.58%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MOON Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.62%	1.41%	0.00%	1.64%
CHPS Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF	0.58%	0.68%	1.75%	0.36%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	MOON	CHPS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-39.44%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-17.50%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-10.07%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-9.63%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	5.02%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MOON	CHPS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	13.34%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	26.34%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	37.76%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	32.82%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	32.82%	—