OPEN vs. SOXL

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

OPEN (Opendoor Technologies Inc.) is a stock, while SOXL (Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF) is Leveraged Equities fund tracking the ICE Semiconductor Index. Over the past 5 years, OPEN returned -23.99%/yr vs 42.16%/yr for SOXL. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

OPEN vs. SOXL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, OPEN achieves a -27.96% return, which is significantly lower than SOXL's 450.61% return.

OPEN

• 1D: -1.87%
• 1M: -7.28%
• YTD: -27.96%
• 6M: -33.01%
• 1Y: 718.87%
• 3Y*: 13.99%
• 5Y*: -23.99%
• 10Y*: —

SOXL

• 1D: -23.06%
• 1M: 21.44%
• YTD: 450.61%
• 6M: 429.57%
• 1Y: 976.09%
• 3Y*: 120.84%
• 5Y*: 42.16%
• 10Y*: 64.56%

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

OPEN vs. SOXL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
OPEN Opendoor Technologies Inc.	-27.96%	276.52%	-64.29%	286.21%	-92.06%	-35.72%	107.58%
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF	450.61%	54.91%	-12.31%	226.98%	-85.66%	118.84%	151.52%

Correlation

The correlation between OPEN and SOXL is 0.21, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.21
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.34
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.43
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 18, 2020	0.42

Over the past year, the correlation between OPEN and SOXL has dropped to 0.21 - well below their long-term average of 0.42, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Return for Risk

OPEN vs. SOXL — Risk / Return Rank

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

OPEN

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

SOXL

SOXL Risk / Return Rank: 96
SOXL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
SOXL Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
SOXL Omega Ratio Rank: 92
SOXL Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
SOXL Martin Ratio Rank: 98

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.

OPEN vs. SOXL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXL). 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.

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.

	OPEN	SOXL	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	4.55	8.45	-3.90
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	4.44	4.03	+0.41
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.51	1.58	-0.07
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	12.35	22.69	-10.33
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	18.67	72.83	-54.16

OPEN vs. SOXL - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current OPEN Sharpe Ratio is 4.55, which is lower than the SOXL Sharpe Ratio of 8.45. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of OPEN and SOXL, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

OPEN vs. SOXL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum OPEN drawdown since its inception was -98.57%, which is greater than SOXL's maximum drawdown of -90.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OPEN and SOXL.

Drawdown Indicators

	OPEN	SOXL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-98.57%	-90.46%	-8.11%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-58.75%	-43.47%	-15.28%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-90.28%	-87.88%	-2.40%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-97.93%	-90.46%	-7.47%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-90.46%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-87.90%	-23.06%	-64.84%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-74.63%	-34.95%	-39.68%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	38.79%	13.52%	+25.27%

Volatility

OPEN vs. SOXL - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Opendoor Technologies Inc. (OPEN) is 21.82%, while Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXL) has a volatility of 68.39%. This indicates that OPEN experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SOXL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	OPEN	SOXL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	21.82%	68.39%	-46.57%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	51.30%	99.84%	-48.54%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	159.62%	116.79%	+42.83%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	113.59%	110.35%	+3.24%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	110.13%	100.62%	+9.51%

Dividends

OPEN vs. SOXL - Dividend Comparison

OPEN has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SOXL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.03%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
OPEN Opendoor Technologies Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF	0.03%	0.34%	1.18%	0.51%	1.07%	0.04%	0.05%	0.38%	1.30%	0.09%	4.84%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both OPEN and SOXL in my portfolio?

OPEN and SOXL have a correlation of 0.21, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, OPEN or SOXL?

SOXL has higher volatility (68.39%) compared to OPEN (21.82%). In terms of maximum drawdown, OPEN dropped -98.57% vs SOXL's -90.46%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

SOXL currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (8.45 vs 4.55), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.