Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) Performance
SOXL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +98.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +103.1% total return
- 5 years
- +14.4% a year
- 10 years
- +41.0% a year
- Since first price
- +34.6% a year since 2010
SOXL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SOXL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −42.9% | −42.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −46.9% | −46.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −25.9% | −25.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +98.9% | +98.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +103.1% | +103.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +418.9%+73.1%/yr | +409.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +95.6%+14.4%/yr | +89.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +3,005.5%+41.0%/yr | +2,724.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +18,539.3%+41.7%/yr | +16,849.6% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 11, 2010 | +13,815.1%+34.6%/yr | +12,551.3% | — | — | — |
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: SOXL vs SPY
From Mar 11, 2010: SOXL grew to $1.4M, SPY to $88,424.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SOXL returns by calendar year
10 of 15 full years positive. Best 2019 (+231.8%), worst 2022 (−85.7%). 2026 is year to date.
SOXL annual returns table
| Year | SOXL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +98.9% | −72.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +54.9% | −76.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −12.3% | −62.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +227.0% | −49.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −85.7% | −90.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +118.8% | −40.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +70.0% | −80.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +231.8% | −47.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −39.1% | −66.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +141.7% | −28.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +123.5% | −40.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −20.6% | −58.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +95.3% | −43.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +156.6% | −22.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +3.6% | −52.3% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −48.1% | −72.6% | +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.
SOXL largest drawdowns
Now 72.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2021 | −90.5% | Oct 14, 2022 | Feb 25, 2026 | 10 months | 4.2 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −80.4% | Mar 20, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 | 30 days | 9 months |
| Jun 22, 2026 | −72.7% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 4 months so far |
| Feb 17, 2011 | −72.6% | Oct 3, 2011 | Feb 13, 2014 | 7 months | 3.0 years |
| Mar 12, 2018 | −66.5% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 24, 2019 | 9 months | 1.1 years |
| Jun 1, 2015 | −62.9% | Feb 11, 2016 | Aug 19, 2016 | 8 months | 1.2 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SOXL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +99.8% | +30.7% | +48.1% | +39.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 134.2% | 125.0% | 100.9% | 87.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.99 | 0.70 | 0.82 | 0.76 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.64 | 1.49 | 1.63 | 1.47 |
| Best month | +165.0% | +165.0% | +165.0% | +165.0% |
| Worst month | −57.0% | −57.0% | −57.0% | −57.0% |
| Best 12 months | +1,292.2% | +1,292.2% | +1,292.2% | +1,292.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −67.8% | −85.7% | −85.7% | −85.7% |
| Positive months | 53% | 53% | 57% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 7.87 | 5.74 | 4.80 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.73 | — |
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.
SOXL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 188 | −85.7% | +59.0% | +1,292.2% | 68% |
| 3-year (a year) | 164 | −25.6% | +46.5% | +131.1% | 88% |
| 5-year (a year) | 140 | −1.6% | +38.8% | +96.4% | 99% |
| 10-year (a year) | 80 | +19.9% | +40.6% | +66.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SOXL performance overview
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) returned +103.1% over the past year and +41.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +34.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $1.4M. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −90.5%, from Dec 27, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 3.4 years to get back to the old high. SOXL finished 10 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+231.8%) and the worst 2022 (−85.7%). Volatility has been 87.7% a year.
Related: SOXL chart, SOXL dividends. See the SOXL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SOXL performance FAQ
What is the SOXL return over the past year?
SOXL returned +103.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 103.0%.
What is the average annual return of SOXL?
SOXL has returned +14.4% a year over 5 years, +41.0% a year over 10 years, +34.6% a year since March 11, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in SOXL be worth?
$10,000 invested in SOXL at its first recorded close on March 11, 2010 would be worth about $1.4M on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SOXL?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −85.7%. The best was 2019 at +231.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SOXL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −90.5% between December 27, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on February 25, 2026, 3.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is SOXL?
Over the past 3 years SOXL had an annualized volatility of 134.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.99 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).