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Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares (YANG)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/31/2025: YANG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -53.06% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -0.56 | 52 Weeks Range 29.33 - 197.39 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 29.33 - 197.39 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
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Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares
ETF Overview
Overview
The Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares (YANG) seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 300% of the inverse (or opposite) of the daily performance of the FTSE China 50 Index. It is a geared ETF, designed for short-term trading and not suitable for long-term investment. YANG targets the Chinese equity market.
Reputation and Reliability
Direxion is a well-known issuer of leveraged and inverse ETFs, with a solid track record of providing such products. However, leveraged ETFs are inherently risky.
Management Expertise
Direxion has experience managing leveraged and inverse ETFs, requiring specialized risk management and trading expertise.
Investment Objective
Goal
To seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 300% of the inverse (or opposite) of the daily performance of the FTSE China 50 Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks the inverse of the FTSE China 50 Index with 3x leverage on a daily basis.
Composition The ETF's holdings primarily consist of financial instruments that provide leveraged inverse exposure to the FTSE China 50 Index, such as swaps and futures contracts.
Market Position
Market Share: YANG has a niche market share within the inverse and leveraged China equity ETF space.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 148720433.7
Competitors
Key Competitors
- ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 (FXP)
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape consists of other inverse and leveraged ETFs focusing on Chinese equities. YANG offers 3x leverage, which is attractive to some traders, but also increases risk. FXP offers a 2x inverse leverage, which may be seen as less risky.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is path-dependent and may not be indicative of future returns due to the leveraged nature of the ETF.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance is designed to be a multiple inverse of the FTSE China 50 Index on a daily basis; comparing its long-term performance to the index is not meaningful.
Expense Ratio: 1.31
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
YANG exhibits relatively high average trading volume, making it easy to enter and exit positions quickly.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread can fluctuate but is generally reasonable given the ETF's trading volume.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators in China, global trade tensions, and investor sentiment toward Chinese equities all influence the performance of YANG.
Growth Trajectory
YANG's growth trajectory is dependent on short-term market trends and investor demand for inverse and leveraged China equity exposure.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
YANG's main competitive advantage is its 3x leverage, which provides greater potential returns (and losses) compared to competitors with lower leverage. It caters to traders seeking aggressive short-term exposure to declines in the Chinese equity market. The ETF's liquidity also helps attract active traders. However, this higher leverage also increases risk and makes it unsuitable for buy-and-hold investors.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
YANG exhibits very high volatility due to its leveraged nature, and is intended for short-term positions only.
Market Risk
YANG is subject to market risk related to Chinese equities, as well as the risks associated with leveraged and inverse ETFs, including compounding and potential for significant losses.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
YANG is suitable for sophisticated and active traders who understand the risks of leveraged ETFs and are seeking short-term, tactical exposure to declines in Chinese equities.
Market Risk
YANG is not suitable for long-term investors or passive index followers; it is best suited for active traders with a high-risk tolerance.
Summary
Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares (YANG) is a leveraged inverse ETF designed for short-term traders seeking to profit from declines in the FTSE China 50 Index. It offers 3x inverse exposure on a daily basis, making it a high-risk, high-reward investment vehicle. Due to the leveraged nature, compounding can significantly affect returns, and the ETF is not intended for long-term holding. Investors should be aware of the risks and understand the ETF's mechanics before investing.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Direxion
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Leveraged and inverse ETFs are inherently risky and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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 FTSE China Bear 3X Shares
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The fund, under normal circumstances, invests at least 80% of the fund"s net assets (plus borrowing for investment purposes) in financial instruments, that, in combination, provide 3X daily inverse (opposite) or short exposure to the index or to ETFs that track the index, consistent with the fund"s investment objective. The index consists of the 50 largest and most liquid public Chinese companies currently trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK). The fund is non-diversified.

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