MOON vs. TRUT

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF (TRUT).

MOON and TRUT 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. TRUT is an actively managed fund by VanEck. It was launched on Aug 20, 2025.

Performance

MOON vs. TRUT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF (TRUT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

MOON vs. TRUT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
MOON Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF	0.00%	0.00%
TRUT Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF	-8.52%	10.16%

Returns By Period

MOON

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

TRUT

• 1D: 1.20%
• 1M: -3.68%
• YTD: -8.52%
• 6M: -7.93%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

MOON vs. TRUT - Expense Ratio Comparison

MOON has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is higher than TRUT's 0.13% expense ratio.

MOON

Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF

TRUT

Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF

Return for Risk

MOON vs. TRUT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF (TRUT). 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	TRUT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.06	—

Dividends

MOON vs. TRUT - Dividend Comparison

MOON has not paid dividends to shareholders, while TRUT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.26%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MOON Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.62%	1.41%	0.00%	1.64%
TRUT Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF	0.26%	0.14%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	MOON	TRUT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-18.55%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-14.11%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-5.85%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MOON	TRUT	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	21.40%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	21.40%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	21.40%	—