Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares (BRZU)
| Assets | $112.98M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.22% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 1.91M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.77% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 97,177 |
| Open | 59.91 |
| Previous Close | 60.02 |
| Day's Range | 56.42 - 59.91 |
| 52-Week Low | 40.61 |
| 52-Week High | 79.10 |
| Beta | 1.71 |
| Holdings | 9 |
| Inception Date | Apr 10, 2013 |
About BRZU
Fund Home PageThe Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares (BRZU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MSCI Brazil 25-50 index. The fund provides 2x daily leveraged exposure to a market-cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap Brazilian companies. BRZU was launched on Apr 10, 2013 and is issued by Direxion.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.76952 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0314 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.49242 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $0.40091 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | $1.39253 | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | $0.330 | Mar 26, 2024 |
Performance
BRZU had a total return of -10.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -34.83%.
News
50% Tariff On Brazilian Products: This Is What You Should Do With Your Brazilian Assets
I recommend holding assets tracking major Brazilian indices despite new US tariffs, given heightened uncertainty and market volatility. Trump's 50% tariff on all Brazilian products will significantly ...
BRZU: Waiting For Clearer Trends Before Betting On It
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BRZU: Signs Begin To Improve
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BRZU: Brazilian Equities Bull Market Hinting At Decline
Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares aims to achieve daily investment results that are 200% of the performance of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index. The Brazilian economy faces uncertainties on the fis...
Uneven Impact Of High Interest Rates: Brazil Manufacturing Struggles While Service Thrives
The Brazilian economy avoided entering a technical recession in the opening quarter of 2023, with a growth rate of 1.9% largely beating market expectations. PMI data up to May so far point to sustaine...
Brazil's Inflation Falls And There May Be Room For Easing Monetary Policy This Year
Annual inflation in Brazil reached 4.7% in March, the lowest since January 2021, as the impact of external shocks continues to vanish. Brazil's inflationary environment remains under pressure.
Brazil Beckons With Low Valuations And Growth Potential
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BRZU: Requires Caution On Political Risks
It would be lazy to put Brazil in a bucket of politically risky markets, but with Bolsonaro out and Lula in, there are reasons for it. Our primary concern was how Petrobras might be affected by Lula's...
ETF Trends To Watch In 2023: Active Munis, Global Appeal, And Dividend Funds
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Peak Inflation May Hint At Peak Rates In Emerging Markets
Central banks across emerging markets have reacted to elevated inflation by significantly tightening monetary policy, in some cases, well ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Ban...
Lula Returns To Helm Of World's 12th Largest Economy: 'Brazil Is Back'
Lula claims third term as president, narrowly defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. Political divides remain deep, but the government appears balanced by a newly elected pro-market Congress.
It's Unclear How BRZU Will React To The Election Result
Brazil elections are going into runoff between Bolsonaro and Lula. When Bolsonaro won a few years ago, that was the impetus for big increases in Petrobras and the stock market as a conservative leader...
Brazil's First-Round Election Results Increase Risk Of Gridlock In Congress, Posing Hurdles To Fiscal Consolidation
The first-round outcome is likely to buoy Bolsonaro, whose showing was better than polling had indicated. Lula has not specified how he would reduce Brazil's large current structural fiscal deficit or...
In Brazil, Lula Faces A Difficult Fiscal Outlook
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the first-round against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro's - neither candidate captured more than 50% of the vote, so there will be a runoff on October 30. Bolsonaro has improved...
Brazil Elections: Brace For Volatility But Look For Opportunities
Brazilians remain polarized following this past weekend's inconclusive presidential election. While many analysts expect Lula to maintain the surprisingly narrow lead he garnered for the upcoming runo...
Shifting Global Winds Pose Challenges To Latin America
Economies of Latin America and Caribbean have continued their strong post-pandemic rebound, but the winds are shifting as global financial conditions are tightening and commodity prices are reversing ...
BRZU: The Major Risks
BRZU's tracking index is innately volatile. Until the outcome of the October elections, it is difficult to imagine a scenario where volatility dissipates.
Supply Chains Disruptions In Latin America
The main disruption for Latin American traders comes from increased shipping costs and long delays to products arriving at their destinations. Latin American exporters of fruit, meat, and other perish...
BRZU For A Volatile Year Ahead In Brazil
Brazil is a commodities powerhouse. An unpopular President is up for reelection.
Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 2x Shares ETF: Assessing The Terrain
BRZU follows a daily reset policy and returns could remain sub-par during highly volatile conditions. Brazilian equities appear to offer value.
Brazil: Back To The Bad Days?
Brazilian assets have underperformed since the end of the second quarter, with weakness across all asset classes: FX, credit and rates. In credit, Brazil has widened a bit more than comparable stable ...