Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X Shares

NAIL

Market cap $555M

Tech was the obvious winner in 2025, amassing inflows across various ETFs that benefited from sector strength, such as the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL). However, another leveraged fund that saw strong inflows of just over $500 million was the Direxion Daily Homebuilders and Supplies Bull 3X Shares (NAIL), which could be fueled by optimism.

If you're considering NAIL or already own shares, you're betting on a housing recovery with triple leverage.

The Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X Shares ETF has had a strong start to 2026, driven by low valuations, rotation out of megacaps, and lower borrowing costs. Despite the strong returns, NAIL's one-year performance remains disappointing, with beta slippage weighing on returns amid significant financial market volatility. Holdings in NAIL's underlying index remain cheap relative to cyclical sectors such as financials, as well as the broader S&P 500.

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U.S. sawmills say tariffs, shrinking export markets and competition from cheaper wood alternatives are driving a surge in closures that threatens the hardwood industry.

With the Federal Reserve moving away from its prior efforts to tighten money supply, the measure theoretically provides relief for many economic entities. Under basic economic principles, reduced costs of borrowing encourage capital expenditures, investments and other growth-centered activities.

Direxion Daily Homebuilders and Supplies Bull 3X Shares ETF (NAIL) offers leveraged exposure to homebuilders and supply companies, benefiting from both new builds and renovations. NAIL's performance is highly sensitive to interest rates; falling rates could trigger a significant rally due to pent-up demand and limited existing home supply. The ETF carries substantial risk due to its 3x leverage, making strict use of price and time stops essential for capital protection.

He warned that tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities will jump on Jan. 1, 2026, unless foreign nations are able to reach trade agreements.

Builders are sensitive to lumber pricing. But they are likely to weather the new tariffs, one analyst says.

US President Donald Trump ordered 10% tariffs on imports of softwood timber and lumber, as well as 25% levies on kitchen cabinets, vanities and upholstered wood products. The tariffs are set to apply from Oct. 14, with some increases targeted to take effect Jan. 1, according to a proclamation signed Monday.