Direxion Daily Biotech Top 5 Bull 2X ETF (TBXU) Performance
TBXU total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +32.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +52.6% total return
- Since first price
- +56.5% since 2025
TBXU trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TBXU total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.8% | +1.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +25.6% | +25.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +31.2% | +30.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +32.3% | +30.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +52.6% | +48.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 1, 2025 | +56.5% | +52.7% | — | — | — |
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: TBXU vs SPY
From Oct 1, 2025: TBXU grew to $15,646, SPY to $11,492.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TBXU returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
TBXU annual returns table
| Year | TBXU | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +32.3% | −26.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
TBXU largest drawdowns
Now 11.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | −26.5% | Jun 2, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | 4 months | 6 months |
| Sep 2, 2026 | −22.0% | Oct 13, 2026 | not yet | 41 days | 51 days so far |
| Dec 3, 2025 | −13.8% | Dec 9, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | 6 days | 54 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
TBXU rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | +44.8% | +44.8% | +44.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TBXU performance overview
Direxion Daily Biotech Top 5 Bull 2X ETF (TBXU) returned +52.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 1, 2025 it has returned +56.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −26.5%, from Feb 13, 2026 to Jun 2, 2026, and it took 2 months to get back to the old high.
Related: TBXU chart, TBXU dividends. See the TBXU overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TBXU performance FAQ
What is the TBXU return over the past year?
TBXU returned +52.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 48.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in TBXU be worth?
$10,000 invested in TBXU at its first recorded close on October 1, 2025 would be worth about $15,646 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of TBXU?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −26.5% between February 13, 2026 and June 2, 2026. It recovered to the old high on August 10, 2026, 2 months after the bottom.