Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares

NUGT

Market cap $1.36B

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The Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares ETF offers double the daily performance of the MarketVector Global Gold Miners Index but is intended solely for intraday trading. Gold miners, as tracked by GDX, remain attractively valued versus the S&P 500, with potential for earnings upside if gold prices exceed analyst forecasts. Persistent U.S. fiscal deficits, quantitative easing, and expected rate cuts in 2026 create strong tailwinds for gold and gold miners' earnings growth.

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares ETF (NUGT) earns a reiterated buy rating, supported by explosive returns and strong gold miner fundamentals. NUGT's 2x leverage amplifies both upside and risk, with a 77% historical standard deviation and a technical setup targeting 10% further upside. Gold miners benefit from high gold prices, moderate labor costs, and low energy prices, yielding a 41% EPS growth rate and a 13.1x forward P/E.

Gold mining funds led Direxion's leveraged ETF lineup in 2025, outperforming the firm's semiconductor and AI-focused products, according to ETF Database. The Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (JNUG) gained 547.3% this year through December 23, while the Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (NUGT) returned 484.

Gold mining funds led Direxion's leveraged ETF lineup in 2025, outperforming the firm's semiconductor and AI-focused products, according to ETF Database. The Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (JNUG) gained 547.3% this year through December 23, while the Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (NUGT) returned 484.

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