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Direxion Daily AAPL Bull 2X Shares
AAPU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +17.13% | +20.39% | +33.91% | +80.10% | +124.26% | |
| Flows | -$30M | -$35M | -$48M | -$151M | -$81M | - |
Characteristics
The Direxion Daily AAPL Bull 2X Shares is built to track the Apple. This ETF provides synthetic exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the index indirectly through the use of derivatives or a swap. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Leveraged |
| Provider | Direxion |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 9, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
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AAPU's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +62.19% | +49.75% | +52.51% | |
Max drawdown | -21.82% | -28.94% | -58.74% | |
Max drawdown duration | 45d | 161d | 340d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 44d | 238d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 14, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is AAPU?
AAPU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Direxion.
What index does AAPU track?
AAPU tracks the Apple, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does AAPU invest in?
This ETF provides leveraged exposure (2x) to Equities. It is part of the segment: Leveraged Equity.
What is the expense ratio of AAPU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of AAPU is 0.96%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was AAPU launched?
AAPU was launched on August 9, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of AAPU?
AAPU is issued by Direxion.
What is the AUM of AAPU?
As of September 11, 2026, AAPU manages $182.20 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AAPU performed recently?
As of September 11, 2026, AAPU delivered a return of 17.13% over the past month (1M performance), 20.39% over the past three months (3M), and 33.91% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AAPU?
As of September 11, 2026, AAPU has seen net flows of -$30M in the past month (1M flow) and -$48M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AAPU pay dividends?
As of September 11, 2026, AAPU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 6.68%.
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