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Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares (BRZU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/31/2025: BRZU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -1.36% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/31/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.54 | 52 Weeks Range 40.08 - 75.05 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 40.08 - 75.05 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares
ETF Overview
Overview
The Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares (BRZU) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 200% of the performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index. It focuses on providing leveraged exposure to Brazilian equities.
Reputation and Reliability
Direxion is a well-known issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, recognized for their expertise in this niche market.
Management Expertise
Direxion has a dedicated team focused on managing and monitoring leveraged ETF products.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 200% of the performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF employs a leveraged strategy, aiming to deliver twice the daily performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds financial instruments, such as swap agreements, that provide leveraged exposure to the companies within the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index.
Market Position
Market Share: BRZU holds a significant portion of the leveraged Brazil equity ETF market, but faces competition from non-leveraged Brazil equity ETFs.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 114734246
Competitors
Key Competitors
- EWZ
- BZUN
- FBZ
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape includes both leveraged and non-leveraged ETFs tracking the Brazilian market. BRZU offers higher potential returns but also carries significantly higher risk due to its leveraged nature. EWZ offers broader exposure with less risk, while BZUN offers exposure to smaller cap Brazilian companies.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance is highly volatile due to the leverage. Returns are not compounded over longer time periods due to the daily reset.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF aims for 2x the *daily* performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index. Due to compounding effects, performance over longer periods will likely deviate significantly.
Expense Ratio: 1.43
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average trading volume is moderately high, generally indicating decent liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can vary, but it is generally wider than non-leveraged ETFs, reflecting the higher risk and specialized nature of the fund.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Performance is affected by Brazilian economic growth, political stability, currency fluctuations (BRL/USD), and global commodity prices.
Growth Trajectory
Growth depends on investor appetite for leveraged exposure to Brazilian equities and the overall performance of the Brazilian stock market. The ETF's strategy remains consistent with providing daily leveraged exposure.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
BRZU's primary advantage lies in its leveraged exposure, offering investors the potential for amplified gains in the short-term when the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index rises. This daily leverage resets each day, differentiating it from standard ETFs. However, this can lead to significant losses when the market moves against the investment. It caters to traders seeking short-term opportunities rather than long-term investments.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BRZU exhibits very high volatility due to its leveraged structure.
Market Risk
BRZU is highly sensitive to market risk in the Brazilian equity market. Losses can be magnified due to the leverage. Currency risk (BRL/USD) also adds to the volatility.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
BRZU is suitable for sophisticated investors and active traders with a high-risk tolerance who seek short-term, leveraged exposure to the Brazilian equity market.
Market Risk
BRZU is best suited for active traders with a short-term investment horizon. It is not appropriate for long-term investors or passive index followers due to the compounding effects and volatility of the leveraged strategy.
Summary
Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares (BRZU) offers leveraged exposure to the Brazilian equity market, seeking to double the daily performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index. This high-risk, high-reward strategy is suitable for experienced traders seeking short-term gains and comfortable with substantial volatility. Investors should understand the effects of daily compounding and potential for rapid losses before investing. It's not appropriate for long-term investing or risk-averse investors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Direxion website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
This data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing in leveraged ETFs involves significant risks and may not be suitable for all investors.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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The index measures the performance of the large- and mid-capitalization segments of the Brazilian equity market, covering approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of Brazilian issuers. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in financial instruments, such as swap agreements, securities of the index, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the index, that, in combination, provide 2X daily leveraged exposure to the index, consistent with the fund's investment objective. It is non-diversified.
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