Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X ETF (DFEN)
| Assets | $379.22M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.96% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 5.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $5.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.18% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 279,689 |
| Open | 61.82 |
| Previous Close | 62.12 |
| Day's Range | 58.47 - 63.42 |
| 52-Week Low | 26.64 |
| 52-Week High | 97.75 |
| Beta | 2.42 |
| Holdings | 63 |
| Inception Date | May 3, 2017 |
About DFEN
Fund Home PageThe Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X ETF (DFEN) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the DJ US Select / Aerospace & Defense index. The fund provides 3x leveraged exposure to a market-cap- weighted index of US aerospace and defense companies. DFEN was launched on May 3, 2017 and is issued by Direxion.
Top 10 Holdings
73.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Govt Cash Man Ins | n/a | 16.55% |
| GE Aerospace | GE | 13.70% |
| RTX Corporation | RTX | 11.30% |
| Goldman Sachs Fin Gov 465 Institut | n/a | 8.43% |
| The Boeing Company | BA | 6.78% |
| Aerospace & Defense Bull 3x | n/a | 3.77% |
| Aerospace & Defense Bull 3x | n/a | 3.49% |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | 3.36% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 3.35% |
| L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | LHX | 3.17% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.0377 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $5.54955 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.05123 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.05724 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.02364 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.09407 | Dec 31, 2024 |
Performance
DFEN had a total return of 174.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.65%.
News
If Defense Stocks Snap Out of Their Rut, Consider This ETF
Aerospace and defense stocks were market leaders last year and that momentum carried over into the early stages of 2026. The group has delivered upside in January and February.
Defense Spending Outlook Could Propel This Thrilling ETF
Aerospace and defense stocks have been displaying leadership for awhile now. They derive significant benefit from global governments pledging to allocate more capital to national security.
Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Place Direxion's DFEN ETF In The Market's Hot Seat
On the surface, recent news that the Trump administration has been collaborating with Russia to devise a new peace plan for Ukraine potentially offers hope. Steve Witkoff, serving as Trump's envoy, is...
Direxion's DFEN ETF Soars On The Other Robust But Controversial Bull Market
While most investors may arguably be focused on productive ventures such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence, it's an objective reality that the robust but controversial defense sector has ...
Soaring Middle East Tensions Place The Spotlight Firmly On Direxion's DFEN ETF
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