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Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X ETF
NUGT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +14.07% | -35.94% | +2.62% | +171.32% | +331.51% | +209.70% |
| Flows | -$82M | +$33M | -$59M | -$288M | -$710M | -$1.04B |
Characteristics
The Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 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 | Leveraged |
| 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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NUGT'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 | +121.85% | +89.63% | +73.40% | +72.50% |
Max drawdown | -53.57% | -53.57% | -53.57% | -73.80% |
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 57d | 57d | 1429d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 933d |
Replication quality
Data as of April 28, 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 NUGT?
NUGT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Direxion.
What index does NUGT track?
NUGT tracks the MarketVector Global Gold Miners NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through unfunded swap.
What does NUGT invest in?
This ETF provides leveraged exposure (2x) to Gold Miners Equities. It is part of the segment: Leveraged Equity.
What is the expense ratio of NUGT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of NUGT is 1.13%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was NUGT launched?
NUGT was launched on December 8, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of NUGT?
NUGT is issued by Direxion.
What is the AUM of NUGT?
As of April 27, 2026, NUGT manages $1.08 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has NUGT performed recently?
As of April 27, 2026, NUGT delivered a return of 14.07% over the past month (1M performance), -35.94% over the past three months (3M), and 2.62% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for NUGT?
As of April 27, 2026, NUGT has seen net flows of -$82M in the past month (1M flow) and -$59M year-to-date (YTD).
Does NUGT pay dividends?
As of April 27, 2026, NUGT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.29%.
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