Direxion announced the launch of the Direxion U.S. 500 Plus ETF (SPXP) on the Nasdaq on Wednesday. The fund tracks the Auspice U.S. Equity Plus Trend Index, which layers a managed futures strategy on top of full S&P 500 exposure, using the same pool of capital, according to the release.
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The Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF (COM) posted a positive performance for 2024, delivering a return of +5.91%, despite ending the final quarter slightly down with a Q4 performance of -0.80%. To view the Fund's full standardized performance, click here.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MM Michael Motolo CVS HEALTH Corp | 15,000 | $487,500 | $523,725 | $36,225 | 7.43% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 90,005 | $2.93M | $3.16M | $224,105.45 | 7.64% |
| LJB Laura J. Bornheimer GWN SECURITIES Inc. | 11,236 | $329,580.32 | $392,192.58 | $62,612.26 | 19% |
| YA Yinka Akinsola Blue Trust Inc. | 400 | $11,388 | $14,036 | $2,648 | 23.25% |
Timothy Tenneriello Oliver Lagore Vanvalin Investment Group | 313 | $8,704.53 | $10,925.26 | $2,220.73 | 25.51% |
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The Index is designed as a rules-based index with a focus on capturing upward trends in the commodity markets while simultaneously aiming to minimize potential risks during downtrends. This is achieved through a strategic engagement with a portfolio of commodity futures contracts. By employing a quantitative methodology, the Index seeks to track a diversified portfolio, comprising 12 different commodity futures contracts, otherwise known as "components." It is important to note that the fund associated with the Index predominantly avoids direct investments in the commodities that form its underlying index. Aimed at investors looking for exposure to the commodity markets without the direct risks of single commodity investments, the fund offers a non-diversified approach to commodity investment, leveraging trends and minimizing risks as per its foundational strategy.
The Index tracks a portfolio of 12 different commodity futures contracts. These contracts span a variety of commodities, offering investors exposure to multiple sectors within the commodities market. This diversified approach is designed to reduce the volatility associated with individual commodities while attempting to capture broader market trends.
A quantitative methodology is employed by the Index to track the performance of its diversified portfolio. This method involves the application of mathematical and statistical models to identify and follow upward trends in the commodities market while seeking to protect the investment during market downturns. By using this approach, the Index aims to offer a more systematic and potentially less risky method of commodity investment.
One of the core strategies of the Index is its focus on minimizing risk during downtrends in the commodity markets. This is achieved through its rules-based approach, which involves adjusting its exposure to various commodities based on their current performance and market trends. This proactive strategy seeks to protect the investment from significant losses during unfavorable market conditions.