(UTSL) Direxion Daily Utilities - Overview

ETF Category: Trading--Leveraged Equity | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 39m USD | Total Return: 25.5% in 12m

Leveraged ETFs, Swap Agreements, Utility Securities
Total Rating 43
Safety 43
Buy Signal -1.00
Trading--Leveraged Equity
Category Rotation: -5.2
TER: 0.99%
AUM: 39.0M
Avg Turnover: 4.07M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility48.8%
VaR 5th Pctl9.05%
VaR vs Median3.06%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.65
Rel. Str. IBD24.1
Rel. Str. Peer Group21.9
Character TTM
Beta0.536
Beta Downside0.493
Hurst Exponent0.473
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD46.22%
CAGR/Max DD0.54
CAGR/Mean DD1.64

Warnings

Choppy

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: UTSL Direxion Daily Utilities

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.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • 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
What is the price of UTSL shares?

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%.

Is UTSL a buy, sell or hold?

Direxion Daily Utilities has no consensus analysts rating.