DFENDirexion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares
Seeks daily investment results of 300% of the performance of the aerospace and defense sector index.
Direxion Funds · Since 2017 (9 years)
0.96%
#4569 out of 5,332 ETFs
$379M
#1648 out of 5,332 ETFs
0.21%
9 years
#1583 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
1 Year
+114.2%
3 Years
+9.3%
5 Years
+4.1%
What's inside
Asset allocation
Sector breakdown
Top holdings
Risk profile
61.0%
High
-91.4%
Worst peak-to-trough loss
0.51
Decent risk-adjusted returns
0.65
Moderate downside risk
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Our take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
Leveraged ETF — not a long-term hold
This fund uses leverage to amplify daily returns (e.g. 2x or 3x of an index). Daily rebalancing creates volatility decay — over weeks and months, the fund's return drifts from the stated multiple. In trending markets with low realised volatility, leveraged index ETFs can outperform their nominal multiple; in sideways or volatile markets they bleed. Designed for short-term tactical use, not buy-and-hold.
Source: Cheng & Madhavan, 'The Dynamics of Leveraged and Inverse ETFs' (2009)
Why we flagged this: strategy=leveraged + leveraged_name_or_strategy
Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More
Data updated on 2026-05-05