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Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF(COM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for COM
10/08/2026: COM (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 57 days. Simulated Profits (3.54%). Updated daily EoD!
The Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF (COM) provides diversified exposure to commodity futures using a systematic, rules-based trend-following strategy that can move to cash to avoid underperforming sectors. Its key strength is this defensive mechanism, which helps manage downside risk compared to traditional, passive long-only commodity funds. The ETF is most appropriate for investors seeking commodity exposure with an added layer of tactical risk management and potential reduction in long-term volatility. Potential investors should monitor market trends, as the strategy is less effective in sideways or directionless markets. Overall, COM serves as a specialized tool for tactical asset allocation rather than a simple passive commodity hold.
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ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | It can provide portfolio diversification but may not capture aggressive growth in a pure commodity bull market. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The fund's core strategy is based on trend-following momentum, making it highly relevant to this style. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The fund follows price trends rather than fundamental valuations of the underlying commodities. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | This ETF does not provide consistent dividend income as its strategy focuses on capital appreciation via trend exposure. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While it can reduce downside risk via the 'flat' mechanism, commodity volatility remains high. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a sophisticated individual or institution looking for a non-correlated commodity exposure that seeks to mitigate downside risk.
Suitability
COM is best suited for medium-to-long-term investors who understand trend-following strategies and are looking to add tactical commodity exposure to their portfolios.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Commodity prices are inherently subject to sharp fluctuations driven by supply shocks and geopolitical events. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | The ETF is exposed to the systemic risks of the broad commodity markets. |
| Concentration | Medium | The strategy may occasionally concentrate exposure in specific sectors that are currently trending. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Active management and futures rolling costs can cause performance deviations from spot commodity prices. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower trading volumes compared to massive peers can result in wider spreads during market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | This is a commodity-linked strategy, not an investment in high-quality business cash flows. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
COM experiences periodic high volatility associated with commodity futures, though the tactical exit strategy helps dampen extreme drawdowns.
Market Risk
The fund is subject to significant market risk; while it seeks to mitigate bear markets, it remains inherently linked to the performance of global commodity prices.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commodity | Long/Flat Commodity Futures (Energy, Metals, Agriculture) | 95 | This represents the tactical long exposure to various commodity sectors based on trend signals. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | This represents the collateral held to support futures positions and liquidity for the strategy. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 19.59% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/08/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 8, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $211.77M |
| Issuer | Direxion Funds |
| Expense Ratio | 0.8% |
| Distribution Yield | 2.36% |
| Inception | Mar 30, 2017 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +21.13% |
| 1 Year | +24.96% |
| 3 Year | +10.08% |
| 5 Year | +7.97% |
| 10 Year | +0.00% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 9.57% |
| 3Y Volatility | 7.9% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.55 |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 0.00% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | 81.21% |
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