SOXS
SOXS is the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares ETF. It seeks to provide -3x the daily performance of the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index, offering leveraged inverse exposure to the semiconductor sector.
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Asset Performance Metrics and Risk Characteristics:
Metrics below use daily returns for Jan 1, 2026 – Aug 23, 2026 (YTD).
Understanding asset performance is crucial for evaluating investment quality and making informed decisions. Metrics like trailing return and drawdown provide insights into how an asset has performed over time, its volatility, and the efficiency of its returns relative to risk. Performance indicators help assess the stability, risk, and reward of an investment, allowing investors and portfolio managers to make comparisons and strategize accordingly.
1 Month Trailing Return
3.11%
Represents the percentage change in asset value over the past month.
3 Month Trailing Return
647.69%
Indicates the percentage change in asset value over the last three months.
Period Max Drawdown
93.35%
The highest percentage drop from the peak value to the lowest point during the observed period.
Standard Deviation
2,765.46%
Shows how much the asset’s daily returns deviate from the average, annualized for the entire period.
Sharpe Ratio
1.58
Measures the average return earned in excess of the risk-free rate per unit of volatility, annualized.
Calmar Ratio
46.74
The ratio of the annualized return to the maximum drawdown, reflecting the return per unit of risk.
Asset Technical Analysis
Technical analysis involves evaluating an asset's price and volume data to forecast future movements and make informed trading decisions. Using indicators such as moving averages, pivot levels, momentum studies, and candlestick pattern scans can clarify trend strength and volatility. The tabs below summarize moving averages, pivots, technical indicators, candlestick patterns, and recent prices for this symbol.
Analysis
Moving Averages
Moving Averages are commonly used to smooth out price data and identify trends over a specific period. Here’s a summary of the latest moving averages for various periods:
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- SMA (Simple Moving Average): Reflects the average price over a specific number of periods.
- EMA (Exponential Moving Average): Gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive to new information.
- WMA (Weighted Moving Average): Assigns a weight to each price, emphasizing more recent prices.
- WEMA (Weighted Exponential Moving Average): Combines elements of both WMA and EMA for a more responsive moving average.
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Discover More NowFrequently Asked Questions
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SOXS can be purchased through brokerage accounts, similar to other ETFs. It is listed on major stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "SOXS" and can be traded during regular market hours.
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Similar leveraged inverse ETFs include: SOXL (Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares): Provides 3x the daily performance of the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index. SQQQ (ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ): Provides -3x the daily performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index. SPXU (ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500): Provides -3x the daily performance of the S&P 500 Index.
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Historical performance data for SOXS includes its daily returns, volatility, and comparison to the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index. Its leveraged inverse nature means performance should be evaluated with a focus on short-term periods.
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Factors include the volatility of the semiconductor sector, changes in the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index, the effectiveness of the leverage strategy, and market conditions. Leverage can magnify both gains and losses.
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Yes, SOXS can be held in retirement accounts such as IRAs or 401(k)s. However, due to its leveraged inverse nature, it is generally more suited for short-term trading rather than long-term retirement investing.
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SOXS rebalances its portfolio daily to maintain its leverage ratio of -3x relative to the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index. This daily rebalancing can lead to tracking error over longer periods.
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SOXS is managed by Direxion. The fund uses leverage to amplify the inverse daily returns of the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index. It employs financial instruments such as futures contracts, swaps, and options to achieve this leveraged inverse exposure.
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The liquidity of SOXS is indicated by its average trading volume and bid-ask spread. High trading volumes generally suggest better liquidity and lower trading costs.
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SOXS has an expense ratio of approximately 0.95%. This covers the costs associated with managing the fund, including the expenses related to leverage and trading.
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SOXS typically distributes dividends on a quarterly basis. These dividends are derived from income earned by the underlying securities in the fund.
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