Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares (PLTU) Performance
PLTU total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −15.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −23.0% total return
- Since first price
- +190.4% since 2024
PLTU trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PLTU total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +2.8% | +2.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +122.3% | +121.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +52.6% | +50.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −15.5% | −17.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −23.0% | −37.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 11, 2024 | +190.4% | +132.5% | — | — | — |
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: PLTU vs SPY
From Dec 11, 2024: PLTU grew to $29,040, SPY to $12,799.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PLTU returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+223.2%), worst 2025 (+223.2%). 2026 is year to date.
PLTU annual returns table
| Year | PLTU | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −15.5% | −71.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +223.2% | −69.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
PLTU largest drawdowns
Now 41.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | −79.4% | Jun 25, 2026 | not yet | 8 months | 12 months so far |
| Feb 18, 2025 | −69.1% | Apr 4, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | 45 days | 4 months |
| Dec 24, 2024 | −39.4% | Jan 13, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | 20 days | 42 days |
| Aug 8, 2025 | −34.6% | Sep 5, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | 28 days | 3 months |
| Jun 26, 2025 | −19.2% | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | 5 days | 18 days |
| Dec 13, 2024 | −12.1% | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | 5 days | 7 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PLTU risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +69.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 124.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.89 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.07 |
| Best month | +111.8% |
| Worst month | −46.6% |
| Best 12 months | +223.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −58.9% |
| Positive months | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
PLTU rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 11 | −58.9% | −6.2% | +223.2% | 36% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PLTU performance overview
Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares (PLTU) returned −23.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 11, 2024 it has returned +190.4%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −79.4%, from Nov 3, 2025 to Jun 25, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 124.5% a year.
Related: PLTU chart, PLTU dividends. See the PLTU overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PLTU performance FAQ
What is the PLTU return over the past year?
PLTU returned −23.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 37.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in PLTU be worth?
$10,000 invested in PLTU at its first recorded close on December 11, 2024 would be worth about $29,040 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of PLTU?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −79.4% between November 3, 2025 and June 25, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 41.3% below its peak.
How volatile is PLTU?
Over the past history PLTU had an annualized volatility of 124.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.89 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).