Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL) Performance
RETL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −7.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −10.3% total return
- 5 years
- −26.7% a year
- 10 years
- −5.3% a year
- Since first price
- +13.8% a year since 2010
RETL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RETL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +19.1% | +19.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.8% | −1.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −4.2% | −4.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −7.2% | −8.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −10.3% | −11.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +72.2%+19.9%/yr | +66.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −78.9%−26.7%/yr | −80.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −42.1%−5.3%/yr | −48.4% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +392.5%+11.2%/yr | +295.5% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 14, 2010 | +714.9%+13.8%/yr | +546.8% | — | — | — |
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: RETL vs SPY
From Jul 14, 2010: RETL grew to $81,489, SPY to $92,279.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RETL returns by calendar year
10 of 15 full years positive. Best 2013 (+137.6%), worst 2022 (−80.8%). 2026 is year to date.
RETL annual returns table
| Year | RETL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −7.2% | −38.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −6.0% | −58.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +9.6% | −31.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +33.6% | −60.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −80.8% | −83.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +101.0% | −47.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +63.6% | −84.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +23.4% | −48.0% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −35.2% | −62.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −1.3% | −44.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −0.8% | −32.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +44.3% | −25.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +32.7% | −28.8% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +137.6% | −17.9% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +77.7% | −19.1% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +7.1% | −29.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
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.
RETL largest drawdowns
Now 84.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2021 | −92.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | not yet | 3.4 years | 4.9 years so far |
| Aug 23, 2018 | −91.5% | Apr 3, 2020 | Jan 6, 2021 | 1.6 years | 2.4 years |
| Dec 8, 2016 | −54.2% | Aug 21, 2017 | Jun 20, 2018 | 8 months | 1.5 years |
| Jan 27, 2021 | −47.4% | Feb 2, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | 6 days | 5 months |
| Dec 8, 2015 | −39.8% | Feb 8, 2016 | Jul 6, 2016 | 2 months | 7 months |
| Nov 29, 2013 | −29.6% | Feb 3, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 | 2 months | 9 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RETL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +8.1% | −27.5% | −7.3% | +12.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 61.8% | 71.4% | 84.9% | 70.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.34 | -0.16 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.58 | -0.24 | 0.49 | 0.87 |
| Best month | +38.6% | +52.4% | +124.7% | +124.7% |
| Worst month | −26.1% | −33.8% | −68.3% | −68.3% |
| Best 12 months | +70.8% | +102.3% | +1,612.7% | +1,612.7% |
| Worst 12 months | −45.0% | −83.5% | −84.5% | −84.5% |
| Positive months | 58% | 47% | 52% | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 3.46 | 3.47 | 3.79 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.70 | 0.76 | 0.69 | — |
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.
RETL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 184 | −84.5% | +20.6% | +1,612.7% | 62% |
| 3-year (a year) | 160 | −42.8% | +9.8% | +77.6% | 66% |
| 5-year (a year) | 136 | −28.4% | +5.4% | +66.9% | 67% |
| 10-year (a year) | 76 | −7.3% | +4.2% | +39.9% | 70% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RETL performance overview
Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL) returned −10.3% over the past year and −5.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +13.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $81,489. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −92.0%, from Nov 16, 2021 to Apr 8, 2025; the fund has not yet regained that high. RETL finished 10 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+137.6%) and the worst 2022 (−80.8%). Volatility has been 70.3% a year.
Related: RETL chart, RETL dividends. See the RETL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RETL performance FAQ
What is the RETL return over the past year?
RETL returned −10.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 11.1%.
What is the average annual return of RETL?
RETL has returned −26.7% a year over 5 years, −5.3% a year over 10 years, +13.8% a year since July 14, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in RETL be worth?
$10,000 invested in RETL at its first recorded close on July 14, 2010 would be worth about $81,489 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RETL?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −80.8%. The best was 2013 at +137.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RETL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −92.0% between November 16, 2021 and April 8, 2025. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 84.1% below its peak.
How volatile is RETL?
Over the past 3 years RETL had an annualized volatility of 61.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.34 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).