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Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF
Trading data
BABU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -32.47% | |||||
| Flows | +$3M | - | - | - | - | - |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ||||
Max drawdown | ||||
Max drawdown duration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of March 12, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
BABU's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Characteristics
The Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF is built to track the Alibaba. 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 |
| Provider | Direxion |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
| Inception date | February 11, 2026 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is BABU?
BABU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Direxion.
What index does BABU track?
BABU tracks the Alibaba, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does BABU invest in?
This ETF provides leveraged exposure (2x) to Equities. It is part of the segment: Leveraged Equity.
What is the expense ratio of BABU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BABU is 0.99%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BABU launched?
BABU was launched on February 11, 2026, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BABU?
BABU is issued by Direxion.
What is the AUM of BABU?
As of March 11, 2026, BABU manages $2.46 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
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