Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X ETF (SPXS)
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares (NYSEARCA:SPXS) Sees Significant Drop in Short Interest
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares (NYSEARCA:SPXS - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,559,856 shares, a decrease of 39.6% from the March 15th total of 2,584,161 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of
SPXS: Middle East War Provides A Profit Taking Opportunity (Downgrade)
The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3x ETF has soared in value so far in 2026, benefiting from a decline in the leading U.S. large-cap benchmark. Investor sentiment is now quite negative, potentially indicating that much of the war-related damage is already priced in. I highlight political and funding considerations that may lead to a de-escalation in fighting.
SPXS: Adding Downside Protection At All-Time Highs (Rating Upgrade)
The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares ETF benefits from near-term S&P 500 corrections but is a very poor long-term holding. After surging in value during the April 2025 market correction, the ETF is down significantly on the year, with the S&P 500 setting new all-time highs. In this article, I outline potential catalysts that may result in a correction in the S&P 500.
SPXS: The Leveraged ETF That Could Make Or Break Your Portfolio
Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares ETF offers 3x daily inverse exposure to the S&P 500, making it suitable for short-term bearish trades amid rising geopolitical risks and volatility. Due to daily resets and compounding effects, SPXS is not appropriate for long-term holding; it's best used for disciplined, tactical trading only. Given current market uncertainty but long-term growth trends, I rate SPXS as a HOLD—useful for active traders, but not for buy-and-hold investors.
Trade Wars Pushing These 2 ETFs in Different Directions
Trade wars continue to fuel sell-offs in U.S. equities, pushing the S&P 500 down further. The optimism heading into 2025 is giving way to market uncertainty as the post-election rally in November 2024 has lost its momentum.
SPXS: Time To Trim Downside Hedges (Rating Downgrade)
The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares ETF seeks to deliver 300% (3x) the inverse return of the S&P 500 index. The ETF has surged in value as the S&P 500 retreats from extremely overvalued levels. I outline reasons for reducing hedges such as the SPXS, as well as why they may still make sense in the current environment.
SPXS: S&P 500 Remains Expensive Relative To U.S. And International Alternatives
The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares ETF seeks to deliver 300% (3x) of the inverse return of the S&P 500. SPXS is a poor long-term holding but presents a compelling opportunity to add downside protection to your portfolio in the near term. The S&P 500 trades at a 1-2% lower earnings yield relative to small-and-mid cap US stocks despite smaller benefits from the stellar US growth forecast for 2025.
3 ETFs to Watch as Yields Continue to Creep Higher
Inflation appears to be stubborn and persistent. That's providing entry points for three Direxion inverse ETFs for traders looking to capitalize on rising yields.
SPXS: Low Dividend Yield Signals Trouble Ahead For The S&P 500
The Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares ETF seeks to deliver 300% of the inverse return of the S&P 500 index. Near-term peaks and bottoms in the S&P 500 dividend yield have marked major market reversal points in the past. The dividend yield on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust stands at just 1.20%, marginally above all-time lows.
SPXS: The Timing Might Be Right Again
Timing is crucial when trading leveraged ETFs like SPXS, these funds are not meant for long-term investment. Current economic indicators suggest downward pressure on stocks, making SPXS a speculative bearish wager. Market conditions, high valuations, and political uncertainty indicate potential catalysts for a market correction.
Keep These 2 ETFs Handy in Case of a Market Correction
When stock market indexes experience sharp drawdowns, it can hit traders swiftly and unexpectedly. That said, market navigators can prepare themselves and potentially profit using inverse ETFs; two ETFs in particular from Direxion Investments.
3 Bear ETFs to Consider as Treasury Yields Climb
Increased optimism in rate cuts may be slowly dissipating as the economy continues to run hot and inflation remains sticky. That opens opportunities in bearish exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as investors continue hoping for a rate cut that may not come as quickly as they had hoped for.
SPXS And SDS Drifts Compared, And Leveraged ETFs Dashboard
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Shares ETF is a popular instrument for shorting the market, but its daily -3X leverage factor causes drift. The reason why leveraged ETFs drift. Biotechnology, semiconductors, and precious metals ETFs show the largest drifts.
Best Bear Market Funds: Top 3 Investment Options to Consider
As investors search for safe havens in volatile markets, bear market funds are gaining popularity as a diversified asset class designed to withstand exceptionally volatile markets. While bear market funds can be appealing during periods of economic downturn due to their potential to produce returns against market movements, these funds can also be exceptionally volatile and risky.
Increased Jobless Claims Could Fuel Rate Cuts & S&P 500
The markets these days have been especially sensitive to economic data, as any indication of weakness could mean rate cuts may finally be close. That, in effect, should also push the S&P 500 to even higher heights.
Volatility Spikes Offer Inverse Play on S&P 500
Investors have been basking in the sunlight of a year-end market rally in 2023 that appears to be continuing in 2024 after a slow start to January. However, a Fed that's keeping rates steady amid hotter-than-expected inflation is allowing volatility to spike, but offers a potential inverse ETF play for traders.
Economic Crossroads: Stock Market Reacts To U.S. Jobs Report, Fueling Speculation On Future Rate Cuts
The SPDR S&P 500 SPY popped up about 0.5% higher at one point Friday, despite U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing non-farm payrolls came in higher-than-expected, which brought into question whether the Federal Reserve will follow through with a rate cut campaign next year.
SPXS Is In Positive Drift Now, But SDS Is A Safer Hedging Instrument
Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares ETF is a popular instrument for hedging a stock portfolio and shorting the market. Like all leveraged exchange-traded funds, the SPXS ETF is subject to volatility drift, explained hereafter. The drift is positive now, but the historical average is negative while historical drift is close to neutral for ProShares UltraShort S&P500 ETF.
After Large-Caps Dominance, It Could Be Small Cap's Turn
Year to date, the Russell 2000's scant 1% gain is dwarfed by the S&P 500's 18% gain. But that could be changing.
SPXS In Positive Drift: Leveraged ETFs October Dashboard
Precious metals and semiconductors leveraged ETFs show the largest drifts now. SPXS has a positive drift on one and 12 trailing months. SPXS's drift history and risks in current market conditions are analyzed.