Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares

DPST

Market cap $669M

The Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares ETF (has had a volatile 2025, characterized by a steep drop in April followed by a full recovery into year-end. Looking ahead to 2026, expectations for higher GDP growth and a lower unemployment rate should create a favorable backdrop for regional banks. Regional banks offer a sizable 24% P/E discount relative to the broad U.S. financials sector, with EPS growth seen at about 10%.

I rate Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares ETF as a 'Sell' due to structural risks and an unconvincing sector outlook for 2026. The fund's leverage amplifies the sector's already considerable volatility, leading to persistent underperformance versus unlevered regional bank ETFs. DPST may suit short-term traders, but I see little justification for long-term portfolio inclusion.

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The Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares offers leveraged exposure to regional banks but carries significant risks due to daily resetting and value erosion. Regional banks appear attractive with reasonable valuations, controlled CRE risks, and potential upside from industry consolidation, especially as acquisition activity may increase. DPST is best suited for short-term, speculative trades on imminent events, not for long-term holding due to its daily resetting.

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US banks' net interest margins are poised to expand, but higher-for-longer interest rates and uncertainty created by tariffs will push credit costs higher and limit earnings growth in 2025. Banks' earnings should remain healthy through the first half of the year, buoyed by continued margin expansion, steady loan growth and benign credit quality.

Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares ETF offers 3x daily exposure to regional banks, but is only suitable for short-term trading due to compounding and value decay risks. Macroeconomic factors like potential Fed rate cuts in 2025 could benefit regional banks and DPST, but industry headwinds and credit risks persist. Leveraged ETFs like DPST carry amplified downside risk, require careful risk management, and are not appropriate for long-term holding.

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

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