MOON vs. XLKI

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLKI).

MOON and XLKI 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. XLKI is an actively managed fund by State Street. It was launched on Jul 29, 2025.

Performance

MOON vs. XLKI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLKI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

MOON vs. XLKI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
MOON Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF	0.00%	0.00%
XLKI State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF	-1.78%	10.07%

Returns By Period

MOON

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

XLKI

• 1D: 1.47%
• 1M: -1.40%
• YTD: -1.78%
• 6M: 1.46%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

MOON vs. XLKI - Expense Ratio Comparison

MOON has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is higher than XLKI's 0.35% expense ratio.

MOON

Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF

XLKI

State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF

Return for Risk

MOON vs. XLKI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF (MOON) and State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLKI). 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	XLKI	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.72	—

Dividends

MOON vs. XLKI - Dividend Comparison

MOON has not paid dividends to shareholders, while XLKI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 13.18%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MOON Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.62%	1.41%	0.00%	1.64%
XLKI State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF	13.18%	8.52%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	MOON	XLKI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-10.24%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-5.19%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-1.91%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MOON	XLKI	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	17.26%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	17.26%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	17.26%	—