iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF vs Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares — how do they compare? iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF trades at $81.9, while Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares trades at $270.65. The key difference: Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares 1 3 Year Treasury Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SHY | SPXL | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Leveraged / Inverse |
52-Week High | $83.18 | $288.04 |
52-Week Low | $81.79 | $170.20 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
SHY provides exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities between one and three years. It is a low-risk, highly liquid ETF designed for capital preservation and short-term income, featuring 2026 top holdings across various Treasury Notes.
Read more on SHY →SPXL aims for 300% of the S&P 500's daily performance. It uses swaps and futures to provide 3x leverage, making it a high-risk tool for short-term traders. Due to daily resets, it is prone to volatility decay and is not intended for long-term holding.
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