Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) Performance
KORU total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +16.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +46.3% total return
- 5 years
- −3.2% a year
- 10 years
- −1.5% a year
- Since first price
- −3.9% a year since 2013
KORU trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KORU total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −50.3% | −50.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −51.9% | −51.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −56.9% | −56.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +16.5% | +16.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +46.3% | +44.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +259.9%+53.2%/yr | +239.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −15.2%−3.2%/yr | −21.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −14.2%−1.5%/yr | −25.3% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 10, 2013 | −41.7%−3.9%/yr | −50.4% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: KORU vs SPY
From Apr 10, 2013: KORU grew to $5,831, SPY to $60,194.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KORU returns by calendar year
6 of 12 full years positive. Best 2025 (+432.7%), worst 2022 (−70.2%). 2026 is year to date.
KORU annual returns table
| Year | KORU | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +16.5% | −83.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +432.7% | −43.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −62.2% | −63.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +28.6% | −52.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −70.2% | −82.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −33.9% | −57.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +48.8% | −83.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +5.5% | −56.0% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −59.9% | −69.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +167.1% | −23.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +6.6% | −34.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −31.7% | −65.8% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −40.8% | −46.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
KORU largest drawdowns
Now 83.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −95.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 5, 2026 | 7.2 years | 8.3 years |
| Jun 1, 2026 | −83.9% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 5 months | 5 months so far |
| Jul 30, 2014 | −72.7% | Aug 24, 2015 | Oct 31, 2017 | 1.1 years | 3.3 years |
| Jun 3, 2013 | −39.0% | Jun 24, 2013 | Sep 6, 2013 | 21 days | 3 months |
| Oct 22, 2013 | −33.6% | Feb 3, 2014 | Jul 29, 2014 | 3 months | 9 months |
| May 11, 2026 | −29.8% | May 19, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | 8 days | 15 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
KORU risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +82.9% | +9.4% | +4.1% | +0.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 138.9% | 121.1% | 97.6% | 88.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.01 | 0.58 | 0.47 | 0.40 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.28 | 1.16 | 0.86 | 0.72 |
| Best month | +106.9% | +106.9% | +106.9% | +106.9% |
| Worst month | −61.6% | −61.6% | −61.6% | −61.6% |
| Best 12 months | +2,099.9% | +2,099.9% | +2,099.9% | +2,099.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −62.2% | −82.9% | −82.9% | −82.9% |
| Positive months | 53% | 48% | 52% | 53% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 6.25 | 4.58 | 3.80 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.60 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
KORU rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 151 | −82.9% | −11.2% | +2,099.9% | 42% |
| 3-year (a year) | 127 | −47.4% | −9.6% | +133.5% | 31% |
| 5-year (a year) | 103 | −36.3% | −11.9% | +22.5% | 24% |
| 10-year (a year) | 43 | −20.1% | −14.0% | +19.6% | 21% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2013. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KORU performance overview
Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) returned +46.3% over the past year and −1.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2013 it has returned −3.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $5,831. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −95.8%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 1.1 years to get back to the old high. KORU finished 6 of its 12 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+432.7%) and the worst 2022 (−70.2%). Volatility has been 88.6% a year.
Related: KORU chart, KORU dividends. See the KORU overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KORU performance FAQ
What is the KORU return over the past year?
KORU returned +46.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 44.9%.
What is the average annual return of KORU?
KORU has returned −3.2% a year over 5 years, −1.5% a year over 10 years, −3.9% a year since April 10, 2013 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in KORU be worth?
$10,000 invested in KORU at its first recorded close on April 10, 2013 would be worth about $5,831 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for KORU?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −70.2%. The best was 2025 at +432.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of KORU?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −95.8% between January 26, 2018 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on May 5, 2026, 1.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is KORU?
Over the past 3 years KORU had an annualized volatility of 138.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.01 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).