(UTSL) Direxion Daily Utilities - Overview
ETF Category: Trading--Leveraged Equity | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 39m USD | Total Return: 25.5% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 4.07M
Warnings
Choppy
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (UTSL) is a leveraged exchange-traded fund designed to provide 300% of the daily performance of the Utilities Select Sector Index. To achieve this objective, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in financial derivatives, including swap agreements and other ETFs, rather than holding a traditional portfolio of long-term equities.
The underlying index tracks domestic companies within the utilities sector, covering industries such as electric, water, and multi-utility providers. These businesses typically operate as regulated monopolies, requiring significant capital expenditure to maintain infrastructure while benefiting from steady, inelastic demand for essential services. Due to the high debt levels common in this sector, utility stocks often exhibit high sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations.
As a leveraged instrument, UTSL is intended for short-term trading rather than buy-and-hold strategies, as daily rebalancing can lead to performance decay over time. For a deeper look into the specific risk metrics of this fund, consider reviewing the data on ValueRay. Investors should monitor the funds non-diversified status and the inherent volatility associated with 3X exposure.
- Federal Reserve interest rate pivots impact utility sector dividend yield attractiveness
- Triple daily leverage amplifies volatility from benchmark utility index price swings
- Treasury yield fluctuations dictate capital flow into rate-sensitive utility equity holdings
- Regulatory shifts in domestic power pricing affect underlying constituent revenue stability
- Infrastructure spending on grid modernization drives long-term valuation of utility components
As of May 29, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 43.66 with a total of 103,485 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.25%,
over one month by -11.49%,
over three months by -20.26% and
over the past year by +25.54%.
Direxion Daily Utilities has no consensus analysts rating.