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Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2X ETF
DUST performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -20.20% | -46.40% | -55.20% | -76.39% | -97.25% | -98.16% |
| Flows | +$77M | +$38M | +$68M | +$125M | +$353M | +$344M |
Characteristics
The Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 2X ETF is built to track the MarketVector Global Gold Miners NTR Index - USD. 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 | Inverse |
| Provider | Direxion |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | December 8, 2010 |
| ESG | No |
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DUST'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 | +100.16% | +101.92% | +79.71% | +76.24% |
Max drawdown | -59.07% | -79.34% | -97.95% | -98.90% |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 364d | 1070d | 1443d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 10, 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 DUST?
DUST is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Direxion.
What index does DUST track?
DUST tracks the MarketVector Global Gold Miners NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does DUST invest in?
This ETF provides inverse exposure (-2x) to Gold Miners Equities. It is part of the segment: Inverse Equity.
What is the expense ratio of DUST?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DUST is 0.94%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DUST launched?
DUST was launched on December 8, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DUST?
DUST is issued by Direxion.
What is the AUM of DUST?
As of September 8, 2026, DUST manages $123.59 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DUST performed recently?
As of September 8, 2026, DUST delivered a return of -20.2% over the past month (1M performance), -46.4% over the past three months (3M), and -55.2% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DUST?
As of September 8, 2026, DUST has seen net flows of +$77M in the past month (1M flow) and +$68M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DUST pay dividends?
As of September 8, 2026, DUST has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 8.44%.
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