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Direxion Daily AMZN Bear 1X Shares(AMZD)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AMZD
09/17/2026: AMZD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
AMZD is a tactical ETF providing daily -1x inverse exposure to Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) stock, making it a tool for active traders rather than long-term investors. Its main strength lies in providing a convenient, exchange-traded way to bet against Amazon, supported by Direxion's expertise. The primary risk is the destructive effect of compounding on multi-day returns, alongside inherent single-stock volatility. It is best suited for experienced investors who can actively monitor market movements and manage the risks associated with daily rebalancing and concentrated exposures.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | This fund is designed for short-term tactical hedging or speculation, not long-term capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum traders may use this to profit from short-term downward price trends in Amazon stock. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The inverse nature of the fund is contrary to traditional long-term value investing principles. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The fund does not generate income and is unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Inverse single-stock ETFs carry high risk due to the volatility of the underlying asset and daily rebalancing effects. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is an experienced, sophisticated active trader who understands derivative mechanics and has a high tolerance for risk.
Suitability
AMZD is exclusively for short-term tactical traders; it is not suitable for long-term passive investors or those seeking a buy-and-hold strategy.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | The fund's value fluctuates significantly based on the daily price swings of Amazon stock. |
| Market risk | High | Direct exposure to the performance of a single company subjects the fund to idiosyncratic stock risk. |
| Concentration | High | Performance is tied entirely to one underlying asset, lacking any diversification. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Compounding of daily returns can lead to significant divergence from long-term inverse results. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Trading costs may increase during periods of extreme market stress or low volume. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Investors are betting against the long-term business performance of a dominant market leader. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AMZD exhibits extreme historical volatility as it seeks to amplify the impact of Amazon's daily price moves in the opposite direction.
Market Risk
The fund is entirely exposed to the idiosyncratic risks of Amazon.com, including competitive challenges, regulatory scrutiny, and consumer demand shifts.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single stock | Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) — seeks -1x daily inverse return | 95 | The fund provides inverse exposure to Amazon, meaning it gains value when Amazon stock price declines. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Cash and collateral are held to support the fund's swap positions and maintain liquidity. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -37.72% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 17, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $14.39M |
| Issuer | Direxion Funds |
| Expense Ratio | 1.09% |
| Distribution Yield | 3.66% |
| Inception | Sep 6, 2022 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | -10.46% |
| 1 Year | -10.14% |
| 3 Year | -19.83% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 36.29% |
| 3Y Volatility | 27.8% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | -0.9 |
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 | 65.24% |
Upturn AI Summary
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