Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares vs Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF — how do they compare? Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares trades at $270.6, while Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF trades at $84.41. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SPXL | VXUS | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Leveraged / Inverse | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $288.04 | $87.06 |
52-Week Low | $170.20 | $68.24 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on SPXL →VXUS is a comprehensive, low-cost ETF that tracks the FTSE Global All Cap ex US Index, providing exposure to over 8,500 stocks in both developed and emerging markets outside the United States. It serves as a foundational building block for international diversification, allowing investors to own a market-cap-weighted slice of the entire non-U.S. investable equity universe in a single vehicle.
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