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Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares ETF
Trading data
KORU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -25.27% | +109.44% | +71.78% | +631.29% | +315.14% | -13.25% |
| Flows | +$843M | +$838M | +$845M | +$797M | +$877M | +$891M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +137.66% | +99.77% | +79.64% | +78.40% |
Max drawdown | -50.61% | -50.61% | -73.87% | -93.59% |
Max drawdown duration | 11d | 11d | 825d | 1764d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 161d | 311d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 13, 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 |
KORU'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 South Korea Bull 3X Shares ETF is built to track the MSCI Korea 25/50 Net Total Return 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 |
| Provider | Direxion |
| N° of holdings | |
| Replication method | Indirect |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 10, 2013 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is KORU?
KORU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Direxion.
What index does KORU track?
KORU tracks the MSCI Korea 25/50 Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does KORU invest in?
This ETF provides leveraged exposure (3x) to Large and Mid-Cap South Korean Equities. It is part of the segment: Leveraged Equity.
What is the expense ratio of KORU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of KORU is 1.33%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was KORU launched?
KORU was launched on April 10, 2013, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of KORU?
KORU is issued by Direxion.
What is the AUM of KORU?
As of March 12, 2026, KORU manages $975.42 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has KORU performed recently?
As of March 12, 2026, KORU delivered a return of -25.27% over the past month (1M performance), 109.44% over the past three months (3M), and 71.78% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for KORU?
As of March 12, 2026, KORU has seen net flows of +$843M in the past month (1M flow) and +$845M year-to-date (YTD).
Does KORU pay dividends?
As of March 12, 2026, KORU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.52%.
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