SOXL
+19.40 · +51.79%
$56.86 · NYSE ARCA

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) ETF Analysis | Trading--Leveraged Equity

Direxion Funds · United States
AUM:$11.9B
#– of – in Trading--Leveraged Equity ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

Up 177.9% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.76% — above average for this category.

What is SOXL?

The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in financial instruments, such as swap agreements, securities of the index, and ETFs that track the index, that, in combination, provide 3X daily leveraged exposure to the index, consistent with the fund's investment objective. The index is a rules-based, modified float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that tracks the performance of the thirty largest U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
SOXL delivered 177.9% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.76% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Moderate Concentration
Top 10 holdings make up 37.8% of the ETF — a moderate level of name concentration.
ETF Information
AUM$11.9B
Expense Ratio0.76%
Dividend Yield0.23%
Holdings30
Inception DateMar 2010
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderDirexion Funds
Beta5.12
CategoryTrading--Leveraged Equity
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+77.4%
1Y
+290.4%
3Y
+391.7%
5Y
+142.6%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in SOXL 5 years ago, it would have grown to £24,262 — a gain of £14,262.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

SOXL delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearSOXL
2026 YTD+135.7%
2025+52.9%
2024-1.8%
2023+237.8%
2022-86.5%
CAGR 4yr-9.0%
3/5 positive yearsAvg return: +67.6%Worst year: -86.5% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
33%
Negative
Volatility
150.6%
Very High
Momentum
-18.6%
30-day change
Support Level
111.16
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Momentum is downward with a 18.6% move over 30 days.
  • Elevated volatility indicates higher short-term price variability and risk.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.