Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares (MIDU) Performance
MIDU total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +17.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +18.1% total return
- 5 years
- −1.6% a year
- 10 years
- +9.9% a year
- Since first price
- +20.1% a year since 2009
MIDU trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MIDU total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.9% | −3.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −14.0% | −14.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −6.8% | −6.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +17.9% | +17.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +18.1% | +17.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +116.0%+29.3%/yr | +109.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −7.6%−1.6%/yr | −11.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +156.1%+9.9%/yr | +130.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +997.8%+17.3%/yr | +604.8% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 8, 2009 | +2,494.7%+20.1%/yr | +1,082.0% | — | — | — |
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: MIDU vs SPY
From Jan 8, 2009: MIDU grew to $259,474, SPY to $114,727.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MIDU returns by calendar year
10 of 16 full years positive. Best 2013 (+121.7%), worst 2022 (−49.3%). 2026 is year to date.
MIDU annual returns table
| Year | MIDU | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +17.9% | −25.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −2.7% | −55.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +20.3% | −24.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +27.8% | −44.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −49.3% | −60.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +72.9% | −23.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −18.3% | −85.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +77.4% | −24.5% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −39.2% | −57.2% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +46.9% | −16.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +58.9% | −28.9% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −15.1% | −35.2% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +22.6% | −29.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +121.7% | −21.1% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +49.1% | −30.6% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −25.1% | −62.0% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +69.7% | −45.5% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
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.
MIDU largest drawdowns
Now 23.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2018 | −86.3% | Mar 23, 2020 | Feb 24, 2021 | 1.6 years | 2.5 years |
| Nov 16, 2021 | −64.1% | Oct 27, 2023 | Jun 25, 2026 | 1.9 years | 4.6 years |
| Jan 8, 2009 | −63.2% | Mar 9, 2009 | May 6, 2009 | 2 months | 4 months |
| Apr 29, 2011 | −62.0% | Oct 3, 2011 | Jan 22, 2013 | 5 months | 1.7 years |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −51.5% | Feb 11, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | 8 months | 1.4 years |
| Apr 23, 2010 | −45.5% | Jul 6, 2010 | Dec 2, 2010 | 2 months | 7 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
MIDU risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.6% | +1.7% | +9.2% | +22.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 47.8% | 55.5% | 56.7% | 53.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.55 | 0.23 | 0.42 | 0.64 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.91 | 0.37 | 0.64 | 1.01 |
| Best month | +26.9% | +34.4% | +47.0% | +47.0% |
| Worst month | −21.4% | −28.3% | −63.9% | −63.9% |
| Best 12 months | +93.3% | +93.3% | +376.8% | +376.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −25.4% | −50.9% | −70.6% | −70.6% |
| Positive months | 56% | 50% | 58% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 3.07 | 3.06 | 3.31 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.89 | — |
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.
MIDU rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 202 | −70.6% | +26.8% | +376.8% | 65% |
| 3-year (a year) | 178 | −29.8% | +19.9% | +84.0% | 82% |
| 5-year (a year) | 154 | −14.8% | +16.7% | +75.1% | 85% |
| 10-year (a year) | 94 | +3.9% | +14.5% | +42.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2009. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MIDU performance overview
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares (MIDU) returned +18.1% over the past year and +9.9% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2009 it has returned +20.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $259,474. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −86.3%, from Aug 29, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 11 months to get back to the old high. MIDU finished 10 of its 16 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+121.7%) and the worst 2022 (−49.3%). Volatility has been 53.6% a year.
Related: MIDU chart, MIDU dividends. See the MIDU overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MIDU performance FAQ
What is the MIDU return over the past year?
MIDU returned +18.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 17.5%.
What is the average annual return of MIDU?
MIDU has returned −1.6% a year over 5 years, +9.9% a year over 10 years, +20.1% a year since January 8, 2009 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in MIDU be worth?
$10,000 invested in MIDU at its first recorded close on January 8, 2009 would be worth about $259,474 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for MIDU?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −49.3%. The best was 2013 at +121.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of MIDU?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −86.3% between August 29, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on February 24, 2021, 11 months after the bottom.
How volatile is MIDU?
Over the past 3 years MIDU had an annualized volatility of 47.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.55 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).