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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-22201

 

 

Direxion Shares ETF Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

1301 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.), 35th Floor

New York, NY 10019

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

1301 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.), 35th Floor

New York, NY 10019

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

646-572-3390

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Date of fiscal year end: October 31, 2015

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2015

 

 

 


Item 1. Report to Stockholders.


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DIREXION SHARES ETF TRUST

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 30, 2015

1301 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.), 35th Floor   New York, New York 10019   www.direxioninvestments.com

 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

1X BEAR FUNDS

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

 


Table of Contents

 

Letter to Shareholders

  4   

Expense Example

  10   

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings

  12   

Schedules of Investments

  13   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

  35   

Statements of Operations

  39   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  43   

Financial Highlights

  49   

Notes to the Financial Statements

  51   

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

  67   

Trustees and Officers

  68   

Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreements

  72   


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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

Dear Shareholders,

This Semi-Annual Report for the Direxion Shares exchange traded funds (the “ETFs”) covers the period from November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 (the “Semi-Annual Period”).

Market Review:

The S&P 500 Index gained 0.77% in the first week of the Semi-Annual Period, climbing back to new record highs as investors continued to put money back into the market following mid October’s selloff. The market was also broadly supported by the U.S. mid-term election results in which the Republican Party won control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The decision by OPEC countries not to cut production in the face of increased global supply led to a sharp decline in oil prices over the final days of November. Despite concerns over global growth, domestic U.S. economic data remained strong. Weak oil prices provided a boost to household incomes leading to better retail sales and consumer confidence reports. The University of Michigan’s consumer confidence index rose sharply in December to its highest level of the current economic expansion. During the first quarter of 2015 U.S. small cap stocks performed well. The performance was due to their lower exposure to foreign markets which had become more challenging for U.S. firms because of the strong U.S. dollar. A 5.86% rebound in oil prices helped the energy sector in February. The S&P 500 Index reached an all-time high later in the month following assurances from Federal Reserve Chairwoman Yellen that policymakers were not in a hurry to raise interest rates despite growing evidence of strength in the U.S. economy. On April 24, 2015, the S&P 500 Index reached another record high of 2,117.69 before falling back at the end of the month, ending with modest gains. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 4.39% during the Semi-Annual period.

A familiar story continued into the end of 2014 and throughout the Semi-Annual Period; yields fell globally due to sluggish growth, near-zero inflation and constant geopolitical tension. While U.S. government bond yields have declined since the start of 2014, yields have become much lower and even negative in several countries across Europe. Since the start of the Semi-Annual Period, the 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note has gained 1.60% and U.S. long-bonds led the fixed income world in terms of performance. The NYSE 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index gained 6.84% over the course of the Semi-Annual Period, compared to a 2.06% gain seen in the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Total Return Index. High Yield returns failed to impress, as investors who reached for yield through corporate credit only saw gains of 1.19%, as measured by the Barclays High Yield Total Return Index. Despite the conclusion of Quantitative Easing in October and the Federal Reserve’s removal of the word “patient” back in March, the most recent update from the Federal Reserve came with lowered forecasts for growth, unemployment and inflation.

The CBOE Volatility (VIX) Index seemed little changed over the course of the Semi-Annual Period, having gained only 3.71% from the start of November to the end of April. But on December 31, the VIX Index sat at 19.20, having fallen almost 19% in just six trading days from its Semi-Annual Period high of 23.57. As domestic market volatility resumed and the S&P 500 Index continued to trend higher, the VIX Index continued to make new lows. Looking past the spike beyond 25, the VIX Index closed the Semi-Annual Period only slightly higher than the average levels in 2013 and 2014. Analysts have attributed the return to low VIX levels to the lack of market-moving news between the first-quarter earnings season and the Federal Reserve’s meeting in June. Large scale events such as the move in crude oil and the removal of the Euro peg by the Swiss National Bank, in addition to looming interest rate activity by the Federal Reserve, has brought upon an interesting time in the markets; a time without a firm consensus.

Factors Affecting Performance of Non-Leveraged ETFs:

 

  Benchmark Performance – The performance of each ETF’s benchmark index, and the factors and market conditions implicitly affecting that index, are the primary factors driving ETF performance. The market conditions that affected the benchmark indexes during the past year are described in the Market Review section above.

 

  Optimized Baskets – The Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares may hold a basket of equities designed to provide returns that track its underlying index. In order to decrease transaction costs, this ETF may hold only a representative sample, or optimized basket, that tracks closely over time but deviates from its underlying index in the
  short-term.

 

 
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  Fees, Expenses, and Transaction Costs – Fees and expenses are listed in each ETF’s prospectus and may be larger than many traditional index funds’ fees, which cause a greater negative impact on ETF performance. Transaction costs are not included in the expense ratio of the ETFs.

 

  Volatility – In periods of high volatility, the Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares will rebalance its portfolio and decrease exposure to equity securities and increase the amount of the portfolio held in U.S. Treasury Bills. This decreased exposure to equity securities means this ETF would not be expected to gain the full benefit of a rising equity market if such a market occurred during a period of high volatility.

Non-Leveraged ETFs Performance Review:

The following discussion relates to the performance of the Non-Leveraged ETFs for the Semi-Annual Period. These ETFs seek to match, after expenses, the return of a benchmark through time. For these ETFs, the benchmark performance for the period is the standard against which they should be evaluated. The performance of the ETFs for the Semi-Annual Period is important primarily for understanding whether the ETFs meet their investment goals.

The Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares seeks to match, before fees and expenses, the return of the Sabrient Multi-Cap Insider/Analyst Quant-Weighted Index. The Sabrient All-Cap Insider/Analyst Quant-Weighted Index is a quantitatively-weighted index comprised of 100 of the top publicly traded companies in the S&P 1500® Index. The Index reflects positive sentiment among those “insiders” closest to a company’s financials and business prospects, such as top management, directors, large institutional holders, and the Wall Street research analysts who follow the company. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Sabrient Multi-Cap Insider/Analyst Quant-Weighted Index returned 6.49%, while the Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares returned 5.89%. The Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares’ largest sector weightings at the start of the Semi-Annual Period were Financials (44.20%), Consumer Non-Cyclical (13.68%) and Consumer Cyclical (10.59%). Half way through the Semi-Annual Period the fund’s highest weighted sector changed to Consumer Cyclical (26.02%) followed by Financials (20.62%) and Consumer Non-Cyclical (13.49%). It finished off the period with Financials at top weighting of (24.34%), followed closely by Consumer Non-Cyclical (21.47%) and Energy (20.56%).

The Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares seeks to match, before fees and expenses, the return of the S&P 500® Volatility Response Index. The S&P 500® Volatility Response Index is designed to respond to the volatility of the S&P 500® Index (the “Stock Component”). The S&P 500 Index measures the large capitalization segment of the domestic equity market, composed of stocks of the 500 domestic companies with the largest capitalization. The Index employs a sophisticated methodology designed to control the Index’s risk level by establishing a specific volatility level target that adjusts the Index’s components among an allocation to the stock component and fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury Bills (the “Cash Component”). Through the use of an exponential volatility equation, the Index adjusts based upon realized exponentially-weighted historical volatility of the S&P 500® Index. As volatility increases, exposure to the Stock Component will decrease and exposure to the Cash Component will increase. As volatility decreases, exposure to the Stock Component will increase and exposure to the Cash Component will decrease. The Index is reviewed daily with a minimum rebalance period of one month. However, if at any time the target volatility level passes the methodology’s threshold parameters, the Index has the flexibility to readjust as necessary. For the Semi-Annual Period, the S&P 500® Volatility Response Index returned 2.37%, while the Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares returned 2.07%. The Fund began the Semi-Annual Period at 68.46% equities, going to 100% exposure on November 28, trying to capture the rising S&P 500 Index. It reached its all-time price high of 61.18 on December 5. It started reducing exposure on December 18 until its lowest exposure level of the period of 63.45% on January 9. The Direxion S&P 500 Volatility Response Shares again began increasing exposure, hitting 91.53% on February 27, on up to 96.82% on April 13th, to being fully 100% exposed on the last day of the Semi-Annual Period.

The Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares seeks to match, before fees and expenses, the return of the NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index. The NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index includes 100 of the largest non-financial securities listed on NASDAQ®, but instead of being weighted by market capitalization, each of the constituents is initially set at 1.00%. The Index is reviewed and adjusted Semi-Annually in December, but replacements may be made any time throughout the year. The Index is rebalanced quarterly in March, June, September and December. For the Semi-Annual Period, the NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index returned 8.16%, while the Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal

 

 
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Weighted Index Shares returned 7.70%. Outperformance as compared to the NASDAQ-100 can be attributed to the impressive performance of various small and mid-size companies such as Kraft Foods Group (+52.64%) and Electronic Arts (+41.79%), which have an equal weight in Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares, while having a lower weight in the NASDAQ 100 Index. Apple and Microsoft comprise around 22% of NASDAQ 100 Index, but only 2% of the Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares. This equally weighted method helps to emphasize more undervalued stocks, and reduces the reliance on technology stocks. The strongest returns for the Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares came in the month of January, when the Fund saw a gain of over 7%, outpacing NASDAQ 100 Index by over 0.45%.

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, which track the price and yield performance of the Zacks MLP Index. The Zacks MLP Index selects 25 Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) utilizing a methodology proprietary to Zacks. The objective of the Index is to select a group of MLPs with the potential to yield and outperform on a risk-adjusted basis the S&P 500 and other benchmark indices. The Index is only comprised of MLPs listed on at least one U.S. stock exchange with a minimum market capitalization of at least $300,000,000. Each MLP is ranked based on liquidity, short interest, dividend yield and other factors. The final index is comprised of the 25 highest-ranking securities. The constituents are equally weighted, to make up 4% of the portfolio each. The constituent selection process and rebalancing is repeated on a quarterly basis and the Index reconstitution occurs after the last business day of January, April, July and October. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Zacks MLP Index returned -12.36%, while the corresponding Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares returned -12.03%. The Semi-Annual Period was a rough period for master limited partnerships and the Energy sector. With crude oil prices down over 25% throughout the period (up from the January 2015 lows), MLP dividend distributions have been cut, and oil rig counts are down week after week. With the weakness in oil, investors have strayed from MLP’s and are looking for alternatives to the “yield-plus-growth” investment framework. The Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares spent the majority of the period invested heavily in Midstream names, followed by Downstream and lastly Upstream companies. The biggest movers against the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares were Midstream companies: Summit Midstream (SMLP) and Crestwood Midstream (CMLP), both of which were also on the lower end of company size, as measured by market capitalization. As of period end, the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares breakdown is as follows: Upstream companies, 16.07%; Midstream companies, 51.49% and Downstream companies, 32.44%.

The Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, which track the iBillionaire Index. The iBillionaire Index is comprised of 30 large- and mid-cap U.S. equities in which a select pool of 5-10 investment billionaires has allocated the most assets, according to Form 13F filings. The pool of billionaires is selected from a group of U.S. billionaires based on net worth, source of wealth, portfolio size, portfolio concentration, portfolio turnover and investment performance. The 30 stocks are equally weighted at a fixed weight of 3.33% each and the Index is rebalanced quarterly. For the Semi-Annual Period, the iBillionaire Index returned 2.17%, while the corresponding Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF returned 1.82%. During the period, the Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF underwent two quarterly rebalances, but held core positions in companies such as Apple, Actavis, Dollar General and EBay. The Apple and Actavis positions were the big performers throughout the Semi-Annual Period, returning 16.84% and 16.53%, respectively. On the other side of the spectrum, Micron Technology, a name that was held for the entirety of the period, was down almost 15% due to low demand and currency pressure. As of April 30, the make-up of the Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF is top-heavy in consumer names, both cyclical and non-cyclical; these two industries make up roughly 46% of the ETF’s market exposure. The communications industry is the second highest industry, weighting at roughly 23.5%. Technology, Basic Materials, Industrials and Energy companies complete the set. Earnings growth was skittish in Q1 2015, as large-cap companies are especially sensitive to sustained currency moves, however looking forward, the Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF has held a few big name winners with the conviction of some of the biggest names in the hedge fund world.

The Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, which track the Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend Yield TR Index. The Index is composed of 50 small- and mid-cap securities selected using criteria based on Value Line’s Timeliness, Performance, and Safety Ranks, and the Financial Strength Rating. The Index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index comprised of U.S. exchange-listed securities of companies that pay above average dividends. The Index is reviewed weekly by Value Line and a stock will be replaced if its Timeliness or Safety Ranks or the Financial Strength Rating falls significantly. All companies in the Index are

 

 
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equally weighted and rebalanced annually. From its inception on March 11, 2015 through the end of the Semi-Annual Period, the Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend Yield TR Index returned 1.88%, while the Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF returned 1.76%.

The Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF seeks investment results, before fees and expenses that track the Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend Yield TR Index. The Index is composed of 50 mid- and large-cap securities selected using criteria based on Value Line’s Timeliness, Performance, and Safety Ranks, and the Financial Strength Rating. The Index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index comprised of U.S. exchange-listed securities of companies that pay above average dividends. The Index is reviewed weekly by Value Line and a stock will be replaced if its Timeliness or Safety Ranks or the Financial Strength Rating falls significantly. All companies in the Index are equally weighted and rebalanced annually. From its inception on March 11, 2015 through the end of the Semi-Annual Period, the Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend Yield TR Index returned 3.01%, while the Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF returned 2.89%.

The Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF seeks investment results, before fees and expenses, which track the Value Line® Conservative Equity TR Index. The Index is composed of U.S. securities selected using criteria based on Value Line’s proprietary Safety Rank. The Safety rank measures the total risk of a stock and its defensive capability during an overall equity market downturn relative to the other stocks in the Value Line universe. The universe of Safety-Ranked stocks in the Value Line Investment Survey is approximately 1,700. The Index is reviewed weekly by Value Line and a stock will be replaced if its’ Safety Rank falls significantly. All companies in the Index are equally weighted and rebalanced annually. From its inception on March 11, 2015 through the end of the Semi-Annual Period, the Value Line® Conservative Equity TR Index returned 1.52%, while the Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF returned 1.42%.

Factors Affecting Performance of Bear ETFs:

 

  Benchmark Performance – The daily performance of each ETF’s benchmark index, and the factors and market conditions implicitly affecting that index, are the primary factors driving ETF performance. Given the daily goals, the series of daily index returns are most important. The market conditions that affected the benchmark indexes during the past year are described in the Market Commentary section.

 

  Volatility and Compounding – The goal of the Bear ETFs is to provide the inverse of the daily returns of an underlying index. Over periods longer than a single day, an ETF should not be expected to provide the inverse of the return of the underlying index. Due to the effects of compounding, a universal mathematical concept that applies to all investments, returns of the ETFs over longer periods are greater or less than the ETF’s daily stated goal. Periods of high volatility that lack a clear trend hurt an ETF’s performance while trending, low volatility markets enhance an ETF’s performance.

 

  Cost of Financing – In order to attain inverse exposure, a Bear ETF receives LIBOR minus a spread as applied to the borrowed portion of the ETF’s exposure. Because LIBOR is very low, a Bear ETF receives a negligible amount of financing, or in the case of hard-to-borrow shares, might pay to finance its short position.

 

  Equity Dividends and Bond Interest – The Bear ETFs are negatively impacted by bond interest as they are obligated to pay interest, accrued on a daily basis.

 

  Fees, Expenses, and Transaction Costs – Fees and expenses are listed in each ETF’s prospectus and may be larger than many traditional index funds’ fees which cause a greater negative impact on ETF performance. Transactions costs are not included in the expense ratio of the ETFs. Transaction costs can be higher due to the ETF’s use of derivatives, shorting securities, frequent creation and redemption activity, or trading securities that are comparatively less liquid.

Bear ETFs Performance Review:

The next discussion relates to the performance of the Bear ETFs for the Semi-Annual Period. The Bear ETFs seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of -100% of the performance of a particular benchmark, meaning that the Bear ETFs attempt to move in the opposite or inverse of the benchmark.

 

 
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In seeking to achieve each Bear ETFs daily investment results, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (“Rafferty” or the “Adviser”) relies upon a pre-determined investment model to generate orders resulting in repositioning each Bear ETF’s investment in accordance with its daily investment objective. Using this approach, Rafferty determines the type, quantity and mix of investment positions that it believes in combination should produce daily returns consistent with a Bear ETF’s objective. As a consequence, if a Bear ETF is performing as designed, the return of the benchmark will dictate the return of that ETF. Each Bear ETF pursues its investment objectives regardless of market conditions and does not take defensive positions.

The Bear ETFs should not be held by investors for long periods and should be used as short-term trading vehicles. These products are not suitable for all investors, and should be utilized only by sophisticated investors who understand the risks associated with the inverse ETFs and intend to actively monitor and manage their investments.

The ETFs may use certain investment techniques, including investments in derivatives, which may be considered aggressive. Investments in derivatives, in general, are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Additionally, such instruments may experience potentially dramatic price changes (losses) and imperfect correlations between the price of the contract and the underlying security or index which will increase the volatility of the ETFs and may involve a small investment of cash relative to the magnitude of the risk assumed. The use of derivatives may expose the ETFs to additional risks that they would not be subject to if they invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case.

Because each Bear ETF seeks daily investment results of its relevant benchmark, a comparison of the Semi-Annual return of the Bear ETF to the relevant benchmark tells you little about whether a Bear ETF has met its investment objective. To determine if the Bear ETFs have met their daily investment goals, Direxion maintains models which indicate the expected performance of each ETF in light of the path of the relevant underlying index. The models and a description of how they work are available on the Direxion Shares website (www.direxioninvestments.com) under Tools/Tracking Center. The models do not take into account the size of a Bear ETF, the Bear ETF’s expense ratio or any transaction or trading fees associated with creating or maintaining a Bear ETF’s portfolio. A brief comparison of the actual returns versus the expected returns for each of the Bear ETFs during the Semi-Annual Period follows below.

The Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, -100% of the daily return of the MSCI U.S. Broad Market Index. The MSCI U.S. Broad Market Index represents the universe of companies in the U.S. equity market, including large, mid, small and micro cap companies. This index targets for inclusion 99.5% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market. The MSCI U.S. Broad Market Index is the aggregation of the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 which targets for inclusion 2,500 companies representing the investable universe of the U.S. Equity market, and the MSCI U.S. Micro Cap Index, which targets for inclusion approximately the bottom 1.5% of the U.S. Equity market capitalization. For the Semi-Annual Period, the MSCI U.S. Broad Market Index returned 4.83%. The Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares returned -5.62%. The model indicated an expected return of -5.32% for the Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, -100% of the daily return of the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, and fixed-rate taxable bond market; including U.S. Treasuries, government-related securities, corporate securities, Mortgage Backed Securities, Asset Backed Securities, and Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 2.06%. The Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares returned -2.49%. The model indicated an expected return of -2.07% for the Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares.

The Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, -100% of the daily return of the NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Index. The NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index is a multiple-security fixed income index that aims to track the total returns of the intermediate 7 to 10 year maturity range of the U.S. Treasury bond market. The index constituent bonds are weighted by their relative amounts outstanding. For the Semi-Annual Period, the NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index returned 3.35%. The Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares returned -4.33%. The model indicated an expected return of -3.44% for the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares.

 

 
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The Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, -100% of the daily return of the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Index. The NYSE 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index is a multiple-security fixed income index that aims to track the total returns of the intermediate 20 plus year maturity range of the U.S. Treasury bond market. The Index constituent bonds are weighted by their relative amounts outstanding. For the Semi-Annual Period, the NYSE 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index returned 6.84%. The Direxion Daily 20+Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares returned -8.13%. The model indicated an expected return of -7.34% for the Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares.

As always, we thank you for using the Direxion Shares ETFs and we look forward to our mutual success.

Best Regards,

 

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Eric Falkeis

Principal Executive Officer

Patrick Rudnick

Principal Financial Officer

Past performance is not indicative of future results. One cannot invest directly in an index. Recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical, and may not continue in the future. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the ETFs before investing. This and other information can be found in the ETFs’ statutory and summary prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, please visit www.direxioninvestments.com or call 1-866-476-7523.

There is no guarantee the ETFs will achieve their intended objective. Investing in the ETFs may be more volatile than investing in broadly diversified funds.

Short-term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the ETF’s future performance, and an investment should not be made based solely on returns. Because of ongoing market volatility, ETF performance may be subject to substantial short-term changes. For additional information, see the ETF’s prospectus.

The ETFs are designed to be utilized only by sophisticated investors, such as traders and active investors employing dynamic strategies. Such investors are expected to monitor and manage their portfolios frequently. Investors in the Bear ETFs should (a) understand the consequences of seeking daily investment results, (b) understand the risk of shorting, and (c) intend to actively monitor and manage their investments.

LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is the average interest rate estimated by leading banks in London that they would be charged if borrowing from other banks.

An investment in the ETFs involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The ETFs are non-diversified and include risks associated with concentration risk that results from the ETFs’ investments in a particular industry or sector which can increase volatility. The use of derivatives such as futures contracts, forward contracts, options and swaps are subject to market risks that may cause their price to fluctuate over time. Increased portfolio turnover may result in higher transaction costs and capital gains. For other risks including correlation, compounding, market volatility and specific risks regarding each sector, please read the prospectus.

The views of this letter were those of the ETF Manager as of April 30, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect his views on the date this letter is first published or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to help shareholders in understanding the ETFs’ present investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

Distributed by: Foreside Fund Services, LLC

 

 
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Expense Examples

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, for purchasing and selling shares and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on initial investments of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held the entire period (November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015).

Actual expenses

The first line under each Fund in the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the second line under each Fund in the table is useful in comparing ongoing Fund costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

  Annualized
Expense
Ratio1
  Beginning
Account Value
November 1, 2014
  Ending
Account Value
April 30, 2015
  Expenses Paid
During Period
November 1, 2014 to
April 30,  20152
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.65 $ 1,000.00    $ 1,058.90    $ 3.32   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.65   1,000.00      1,021.57      3.26   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

Based on actual fund return

  0.65   1,000.00      1,018.20      3.25   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.65   1,000.00      1,021.57      3.26   

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

  

Based on actual fund return

  0.35   1,000.00      1,077.00      1.80   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.35   1,000.00      1,023.06      1.76   

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.45   1,000.00      1,020.70      2.25   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.45   1,000.00      1,022.56      2.26   

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF3

Based on actual fund return

  0.58   1,000.00      1,014.20      0.82   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.58   1,000.00      1,021.92      0.82   

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF3

Based on actual fund return

  0.58   1,000.00      1,028.90      0.82   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.58   1,000.00      1,021.92      0.82   

 

 
10 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Expense Examples

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Annualized
Expense
Ratio1
  Beginning
Account Value
November 1, 2014
  Ending
Account Value
April 30, 2015
  Expenses Paid
During Period
November 1, 2014 to
April 30,  20152
 

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF3

Based on actual fund return

  0.58 $ 1,000.00    $ 1,017.60    $ 0.82   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.58   1,000.00      1,021.92      0.82   

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.65   1,000.00      879.70      3.03   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.65   1,000.00      1,021.57      3.26   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.65   1,000.00      956.70      3.15   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.65   1,000.00      1,021.57      3.26   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.65   1,000.00      918.70      3.09   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.65   1,000.00      1,021.57      3.26   

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.65   1,000.00      975.10      3.18   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.65   1,000.00      1,021.57      3.26   

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.65   1,000.00      943.80      3.13   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.65   1,000.00      1,021.57      3.26   

 

1  Annualized.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period of November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015, then divided by 365.
3  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value during the period from March 11, 2015 to April 30, 2015, multiplied by the number of days since commencement of operations to April 30, 2015, then divided by 365.

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 11


Allocation of Portfolio Holdings

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

     Cash*     Common
Stocks
    Master Limited
Partnerships
    Swaps     Total  

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

     0 %**      100                   100

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

     0 %**      100                   100

Direxion NASDAQ 100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

     0 %**      100                   100

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

     0 %**      100                   100

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

     0 %**      100                   100

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

     0 %**      94     6            100

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

     0 %**      100                   100

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

     1            99            100

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

     105                   (5 )%      100

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

     100                   0 %**      100

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

     102                   (2 )%      100

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

     100                   0 %**      100

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings reflects percentages of net assets.

 

* Cash, cash equivalents and other assets less liabilities.
** Percentage is less than 0.5%.

 

 
12    DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.9%

  

 

Air Transportation - 2.3%

  

  32,343   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

$ 1,443,792   
  14,817   

JetBlue Airways Corp. (a)

  304,193   
   

 

 

 
  1,747,985   
   

 

 

 

 

Ambulatory Health Care Services - 2.4%

  

  17,780   

Omnicare, Inc.

  1,564,284   
  3,611   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

  257,898   
   

 

 

 
  1,822,182   
   

 

 

 

 

Apparel Manufacturing - 0.7%

  

  3,360   

Cintas Corp.

  268,632   
  4,556   

Columbia Sportswear Co.

  285,661   
   

 

 

 
  554,293   
   

 

 

 

 

Broadcasting (except Internet) - 2.2%

  

  30,220   

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.

  1,741,881   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Building Material and Garden Equipment and
Supplies Dealers - 1.9%

 
  

  6,684   

Fastenal Co.

  284,872   
  11,052   

Home Depot, Inc.

  1,182,343   
   

 

 

 
  1,467,215   
   

 

 

 

 

Chemical Manufacturing - 7.5%

  

  13,533   

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)

  1,360,202   
  2,668   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

  255,915   
  7,325   

Medivation, Inc. (a)

  884,420   
  1,733   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

  792,778   
  30,105   

The Dow Chemical Co.

  1,535,355   
  4,357   

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (a)

  945,164   
   

 

 

 
  5,773,834   
   

 

 

 

 

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores - 0.3%

  

  8,084   

Hanesbrands, Inc.

  251,251   
   

 

 

 

 

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing - 5.6%

  

  14,113   

Apple, Inc.

  1,766,242   
  2,184   

Avago Technologies Ltd.

  255,266   
  13,644   

Bruker Corp. (a)

  258,690   
  6,312   

GoPro, Inc. (a)

  316,105   
  42,699   

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

  961,581   
  3,593   

Qorvo, Inc. (a)

  236,815   
  4,057   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

  275,876   
  4,839   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

  262,322   
   

 

 

 
  4,332,897   
   

 

 

 

 

Construction of Buildings - 1.2%

  

  15,897   

Lennar Corp. Class A

  728,083   
  12,127   

PulteGroup, Inc.

  234,051   
   

 

 

 
  962,134   
   

 

 

 

 

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities - 5.6%

  

  20,802   

American Express Co.

  1,611,115   
  50,775   

BB&T Corp.

  1,944,175   
  24,857   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

  269,947   
  15,928   

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

  270,935   
  7,379   

United Bankshares, Inc.

  277,303   
   

 

 

 
  4,373,475   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services - 1.5%

  

  9,906   

DST Systems, Inc.

$ 1,139,982   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component
Manufacturing - 0.4%

  
  

  3,138   

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

  286,907   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Manufacturing - 1.5%

  

  23,779   

Mondelez International, Inc.

  912,400   
  7,065   

Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A

  279,068   
   

 

 

 
  1,191,468   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Services and Drinking Places - 0.3%

  

  417   

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a)

  259,099   
   

 

 

 

 

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing - 1.0%

  

  17,331   

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

  772,963   
   

 

 

 

 

General Merchandise Stores - 0.3%

  

  1,803   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

  257,919   
   

 

 

 

 

Health Care Equipment & Services - 1.2%

  

  23,501   

Envision Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (a)

  892,098   
   

 

 

 

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities - 4.6%

  

  6,619   

Loews Corp.

  275,615   
  25,196   

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

  1,415,007   
  75,793   

MGIC Investment Corp. (a)

  789,763   
  18,135   

Old Republic International Corp.

  277,284   
  2,543   

Travelers Companies, Inc.

  257,123   
  2,335   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

  260,119   
  6,536   

Validus Holdings Ltd.

  273,401   
   

 

 

 
  3,548,312   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods - 1.2%

  

  34,739   

LKQ Corp. (a)

  940,385   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods - 2.5%

  

  16,979   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

  1,940,700   
   

 

 

 

 

Mining (except Oil and Gas) - 0.4%

  

  3,254   

Vulcan Materials Co.

  278,282   
   

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing - 1.6%

  

  1,944   

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

  273,851   
  55,111   

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

  982,078   
   

 

 

 
  1,255,929   
   

 

 

 

 

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries - 0.3%

  

  7,770   

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

  233,566   
   

 

 

 

 

Nonstore Retailers - 0.4%

  

  729   

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

  307,478   
   

 

 

 

 

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities - 0.3%

  

  3,871   

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (a)

  265,163   
   

 

 

 

 

Other Information Services - 1.0%

  

  10,245   

Facebook, Inc. (a)

  806,999   
   

 

 

 

 

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing - 10.3%

  

  15,811   

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

  1,558,490   
  27,699   

Owens Corning

  1,070,843   
  52,797   

PBF Energy, Inc.

  1,498,379   
  19,912   

Tesoro Corp.

  1,709,047   
  32,760   

Valero Energy Corp.

  1,864,044   
  5,913   

Western Refining, Inc.

  260,468   
   

 

 

 
  7,961,271   
   

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 13


Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

Pipeline Transportation - 6.8%

  

  39,896   

DCP Midstream Partners LP

$ 1,627,757   
  15,377   

EQT Midstream Partners LP

  1,356,252   
  29,473   

NuStar Energy LP

  1,979,996   
  5,526   

Tallgrass Energy Partners LP

  271,879   
   

 

 

 
  5,235,884   
   

 

 

 

 

Primary Metal Manufacturing - 0.4%

  

  13,729   

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

  303,823   
   

 

 

 

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 3.9%

  

  10,241   

Amgen, Inc.

  1,617,156   
  3,495   

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (a)

  241,714   
  15,295   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

  895,369   
  38,666   

Groupon, Inc. (a)

  267,569   
   

 

 

 
  3,021,808   
   

 

 

 

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) - 4.3%

  

  17,487   

Catamaran Corp. (a)

  1,037,853   
  10,116   

McGraw-Hill Financial, Inc.

  1,055,099   
  20,746   

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

  1,248,287   
   

 

 

 
  3,341,239   
   

 

 

 

 

Real Estate - 8.3%

  

  26,133   

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

  263,159   
  61,106   

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

  1,432,936   
  9,208   

Corporate Office Properties Trust

  242,999   
  10,063   

Equity One, Inc.

  247,852   
  14,477   

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. Class A

  253,058   
  5,994   

Public Storage

  1,126,333   
  13,175   

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

  1,150,704   
  164,886   

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

  1,731,303   
   

 

 

 
  6,448,344   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial
Investments and Related Activities - 5.3%

  
  

  18,607   

Allegion Public Ltd. Co.

  1,137,818   
  33,866   

Charles Schwab Corp.

  1,032,913   
  50,130   

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)

  1,443,243   
  5,539   

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Class A

  273,183   
  13,268   

WisdomTree Investments, Inc.

  252,623   
   

 

 

 
  4,139,780   
   

 

 

 

 

Support Activities for Mining - 2.9%

  

  107,539   

Frank’s International N.V.

  2,236,811   
   

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications - 1.4%

  

  14,696   

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (a)

  822,094   
  5,540   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

  279,438   
   

 

 

 
  1,101,532   
   

 

 

 

 

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing - 2.7%

  

  12,300   

BE Aerospace, Inc.

  735,417   
  2,402   

Lear Corp.

  266,694   
  18,243   

Triumph Group, Inc.

  1,080,715   
   

 

 

 
  2,082,826   
   

 

 

 

 

Utilities - 5.4%

  

  3,781   

Dominion Resources, Inc.

  271,022   
  3,297   

DTE Energy Co.

  262,540   
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Utilities (continued)

  16,798   

Edison International

$ 1,023,670   
  4,298   

IDACORP, Inc.

  259,298   
  36,373   

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

  1,562,220   
  12,396   

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

  276,307   
  2,604   

NextEra Energy, Inc.

  262,822   
  6,117   

Vectren Corp.

  264,071   
   

 

 

 
  4,181,950   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $77,455,347)

$ 77,459,665   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.0% (*)

  

 

Money Market Funds - 0.0% (*)

  

  4,917   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(b)

$ 4,917   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $4,917)

$ 4,917   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9%
(Cost $77,460,264)

$ 77,464,582   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.1%

  44,070   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 77,508,652   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(*) Less than 0.05%.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

 

(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
14 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.8%

 

Air Transportation - 3.5%

  

  26,984   

Delta Air Lines Inc.

$ 1,204,566   
   

 

 

 

 

Apparel Manufacturing - 3.4%

  

  11,389   

PVH Corp.

  1,177,053   
   

 

 

 

 

Chemical Manufacturing - 17.2%

  

  4,303   

Actavis, Inc. (a)

  1,217,147   
  7,940   

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

  1,138,834   
  7,842   

Amgen, Inc.

  1,238,330   
  9,807   

Monsanto Co.

  1,117,606   
  24,723   

The Dow Chemical Co.

  1,260,873   
   

 

 

 
  5,972,790   
   

 

 

 

 

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing - 9.8%

  

  9,491   

Apple, Inc.

  1,187,798   
  43,315   

EMC Corp.

  1,165,607   
  37,971   

Micron Technology, Inc. (a)

  1,068,124   
   

 

 

 
  3,421,529   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component
Manufacturing - 2.9%

  
  

  5,747   

Whirlpool Corp.

  1,009,173   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Furniture and Related Product
Manufacturing - 3.5%

 
  

  45,818   

Masco Corp.

  1,213,719   
   

 

 

 

 

General Merchandise Stores - 3.6%

  

  17,370   

Dollar General Corp.

  1,262,973   
   

 

 

 

 

Hospitals - 3.8%

  

  17,704   

HCA Holdings, Inc. (a)

  1,310,273   
   

 

 

 

 

Mining (except Oil and Gas) - 3.4%

  

  36,562   

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

  1,187,534   
   

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing - 3.4%

  

  9,544   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

  1,199,490   
   

 

 

 

 

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries - 3.5%

  

  14,616   

Time Warner, Inc.

  1,233,737   
   

 

 

 

 

Nonstore Retailers - 3.6%

  

  21,467   

eBay Inc. (a)

  1,250,667   
   

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Extraction - 2.7%

  

  58,869   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

  928,364   
   

 

 

 

 

Other Information Services - 14.1%

  

  15,924   

Facebook, Inc. (a)

  1,254,334   
  2,252   

Google, Inc. Class A (a)

  1,235,830   
  2,270   

Google, Inc. Class C (a)

  1,219,878   
  27,983   

Yahoo, Inc. (a)

  1,191,096   
   

 

 

 
  4,901,138   
   

 

 

 

 

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing - 3.6%

  

  44,598   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

  1,265,022   
   

 

 

 

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 7.5%

  

  13,924   

MasterCard, Inc.

  1,256,084   
  1,088   

The Priceline Group Inc. (a)

  1,346,737   
   

 

 

 
  2,602,821   
   

 

 

 

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) - 3.5%

  

  35,243   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.

  1,201,081   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Textile Product Mills - 3.5%

  

  7,116   

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

$ 1,234,626   
   

 

 

 

 

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing - 3.3%

  

  32,845   

General Motors Co.

  1,151,546   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $34,391,370)

$ 34,728,102   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.2%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 0.2%

  

  83,878   

Short Term Investments Trust Treasury Portfolio, 0.01% (b)

$ 83,878   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM
INVESTMENTS
(Cost $83,878)

$ 83,878   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $34,475,248) - 100.0%

$ 34,811,980   

Liabilities in Excess of
Other Assets - 0.0% (†)

  (4,997
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 34,806,983   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(†) Less than 0.05%.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

 

(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 15


Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.8%

  

 

Accommodation - 1.0%

  

  9,538   

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

$ 763,517   
   

 

 

 

 

Administrative and Support Services - 4.0%

  

  11,000   

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)

  811,580   
  15,529   

Paychex, Inc.

  751,448   
  680   

priceline.com, Inc. (a)

  841,711   
  9,282   

TripAdvisor, Inc. (a)

  747,108   
   

 

 

 
  3,151,847   
   

 

 

 

 

Air Transportation - 0.9%

  

  14,375   

American Airlines Group, Inc.

  694,097   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation
Industries - 0.9%

  
  

  6,168   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

  685,080   
   

 

 

 

 

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing - 1.0%

  

  5,829   

Monster Beverage Corp. (a)

  799,214   
   

 

 

 

 

Broadcasting (except Internet) - 7.1%

  

  4,241   

Charter Communications, Inc. Class A (a)

  793,321   
  6,776   

Comcast Corp New

  390,230   
  6,742   

Comcast Corp. Class A

  389,418   
  9,293   

DIRECTV Class A (a)

  842,922   
  12,351   

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class A (a)

  399,678   
  12,773   

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class C (a)

  386,128   
  9,592   

Liberty Interactive Corp. (a)

  399,795   
  13,530   

Liberty Interactive Corp. Class A (a)

  389,123   
  201,404   

Sirius Xm Hldgs, Inc. (a)

  795,546   
  11,490   

Viacom, Inc. Class B

  797,980   
   

 

 

 
  5,584,141   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies
Dealers - 1.0%

  
  

  18,950   

Fastenal Co.

  807,649   
   

 

 

 

 

Chemical Manufacturing - 5.8%

  

  4,270   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

  722,612   
  6,238   

Celgene Corp. (a)

  674,078   
  7,836   

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)

  787,596   
  12,711   

Mylan N V (a)

  918,497   
  1,640   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

  750,235   
  6,120   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

  754,474   
   

 

 

 
  4,607,492   
   

 

 

 

 

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores - 0.9%

  

  7,460   

Ross Stores, Inc.

  737,645   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Computer and Electronic Product
Manufacturing - 21.4%

  
  

  34,226   

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

  780,866   
  21,693   

Altera Corp.

  904,164   
  13,126   

Analog Devices, Inc.

  811,712   
  6,366   

Apple, Inc.

  796,705   
  33,235   

Applied Materials, Inc.

  657,721   
  6,014   

Avago Technologies Ltd.

  702,916   
  17,427   

Broadcom Corp. Class A

  770,360   
  28,184   

Cisco Systems, Inc.

  812,545   
  16,197   

Garmin Ltd.

  731,942   
Shares     Fair Value  

 
 

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
(continued)

  
  

  4,089   

Illumina, Inc. (a)

$ 753,398   
  25,601   

Intel Corp.

  833,313   
  16,516   

Linear Technology Corp.

  761,883   
  27,949   

Micron Technology, Inc. (a)

  786,205   
  21,479   

NetApp, Inc.

  778,614   
  34,153   

NVIDIA Corp.

  758,026   
  7,420   

NXP Semiconductor NV (a)

  713,210   
  11,444   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

  778,192   
  9,206   

SanDisk Corp.

  616,250   
  14,185   

Seagate Technology PLC

  832,943   
  13,522   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

  733,028   
  7,981   

Western Digital Corp.

  780,063   
  18,963   

Xilinx, Inc.

  822,236   
   

 

 

 
  16,916,292   
   

 

 

 

 

Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services - 3.0%

  

  9,133   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

  772,104   
  12,566   

Citrix Systems, Inc. (a)

  843,932   
  9,983   

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

  774,681   
   

 

 

 
  2,390,717   
   

 

 

 

 

Food and Beverage Stores - 0.9%

  

  14,853   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

  709,379   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Manufacturing - 3.5%

  

  6,520   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

  758,732   
  12,941   

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

  1,096,750   
  23,074   

Mondelez International, Inc.

  885,349   
   

 

 

 
  2,740,831   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Services and Drinking Places - 1.0%

  

  16,451   

Starbucks Corp.

  815,641   
   

 

 

 

 

Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores - 1.0%

  

  10,706   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)

  754,345   
   

 

 

 

 

General Merchandise Stores - 2.9%

  

  5,254   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

  751,585   
  9,565   

Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)

  730,861   
  9,013   

Tractor Supply Co.

  775,659   
   

 

 

 
  2,258,105   
   

 

 

 

 

Health and Personal Care Stores - 2.0%

  

  9,388   

Express Scripts Holding Co. (a)

  811,123   
  9,086   

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

  753,502   
   

 

 

 
  1,564,625   
   

 

 

 

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities - 1.1%

  

  11,211   

Verisk Analytics, Inc. Class A (a)

  841,273   
   

 

 

 

 

Machinery Manufacturing - 1.9%

  

  12,615   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

  741,762   
  10,117   

Lam Research Corp.

  764,643   
   

 

 

 
  1,506,405   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods - 2.0%

  

  5,605   

Henry Schein, Inc. (a)

  768,445   
  3,732   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)

  812,942   
   

 

 

 
  1,581,387   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods - 1.0%

  

  5,800   

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

  805,736   
   

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Miscellaneous Manufacturing - 2.2%

  

  1,575   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)

$ 781,168   
  33,400   

Mattel, Inc.

  940,544   
   

 

 

 
  1,721,712   
   

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Store Retailers - 1.0%

  

  49,330   

Staples, Inc.

  805,066   
   

 

 

 

 

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries - 1.3%

  

  1,871   

Netflix, Inc. (a)

  1,041,211   
   

 

 

 

 

Nonstore Retailers - 2.1%

  

  2,118   

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

  893,330   
  13,837   

eBay, Inc. (a)

  806,144   
   

 

 

 
  1,699,474   
   

 

 

 

 

Other Information Services - 4.8%

  

  3,769   

Baidu, Inc. ADR (a)

  754,855   
  9,566   

Facebook, Inc. (a)

  753,514   
  709   

Google, Inc. Class A (a)

  389,078   
  717   

Google, Inc. Class C (a)

  385,210   
  7,800   

Liberty Global Plc (a)

  393,510   
  7,527   

Liberty Global PLC Class A (a)

  392,458   
  17,799   

Yahoo!, Inc. (a)

  757,615   
   

 

 

 
  3,826,240   
   

 

 

 

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 3.7%

  

  4,713   

Amgen, Inc.

  744,230   
  1,685   

Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)

  630,072   
  10,872   

Cerner Corp. (a)

  780,718   
  12,513   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

  732,511   
   

 

 

 
  2,887,531   
   

 

 

 

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) - 10.4%

  

  10,361   

Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)

  788,058   
  13,145   

Autodesk, Inc. (a)

  747,030   
  24,365   

CA, Inc.

  774,076   
  16,273   

Catamaran Corp. (a)

  965,803   
  9,417   

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a)

  786,131   
  13,994   

Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)

  812,911   
  7,982   

Intuit, Inc.

  800,834   
  18,695   

Microsoft Corp.

  909,325   
  32,878   

Symantec Corp.

  819,484   
  11,651   

Twenty First Century Fox - B

  388,561   
  11,353   

Twenty First Century Fox - A

  386,910   
   

 

 

 
  8,179,123   
   

 

 

 

 

Support Activities for Transportation - 1.8%

  

  10,630   

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

  684,466   
  16,270   

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

  745,654   
   

 

 

 
  1,430,120   
   

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications - 5.0%

  

  10,919   

Dish Network Corp. (a)

  738,779   
  10,024   

Liberty Media Corp - A

  380,411   
  9,997   

Liberty Media Corp - C

  383,685   
  6,540   

SBA Communications Corp. (a)

  757,463   
  150,110   

VimpelCom Ltd. ADR ADR

  851,124   
  23,605   

Vodafone Group Plc New ADR

  830,896   
   

 

 

 
  3,942,358   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing - 2.2%

  

  12,602   

PACCAR, Inc.

$ 823,541   
  4,046   

Tesla Motors, Inc. (a)

  914,598   
   

 

 

 
  1,738,139   
   

 

 

 

 

Waste Management and Remediation Services - 1.0%

  

  5,734   

Stericycle, Inc. (a)

  765,088   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $74,941,933)

$ 78,751,480   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.0% (†)

  

 

Money Market Funds - 0.0% (†)

  

  776   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(b)

$ 776   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $776)

$ 776   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8%
(Cost $74,942,709)

$ 78,752,256   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 0.2%

  167,960   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 78,920,216   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

 

(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

ADR — American Depository Receipt

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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COMMON STOCKS - 99.9%

  

 

Accommodation - 0.3%

  

  1,339   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

$ 26,967   
  366   

Marriott International, Inc. Class A

  29,298   
  303   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

  26,043   
  214   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

  18,276   
   

 

 

 
  100,584   
   

 

 

 

 

Administrative and Support Services - 1.1%

  

  317   

Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)

  23,388   
  768   

Baker Hughes, Inc.

  52,577   
  63   

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

  8,043   
  212   

Equifax, Inc.

  20,549   
  330   

Iron Mountain, Inc.

  11,382   
  315   

Moody’s Corp.

  33,869   
  578   

Paychex, Inc.

  27,969   
  92   

priceline.com, Inc. (a)

  113,879   
  238   

Robert Half International, Inc.

  13,197   
  302   

The ADT Corp.

  11,355   
  197   

TripAdvisor, Inc. (a)

  15,857   
  754   

Waste Management, Inc.

  37,346   
   

 

 

 
  369,411   
   

 

 

 

 

Air Transportation - 0.5%

  

  1,267   

American Airlines Group, Inc.

  61,177   
  1,457   

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

  65,041   
  1,195   

Southwest Airlines Co.

  48,469   
   

 

 

 
  174,687   
   

 

 

 

 

Ambulatory Health Care Services - 0.2%

  

  305   

DaVita, Inc. (a)

  24,735   
  177   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)

  21,162   
  256   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

  18,284   
   

 

 

 
  64,181   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation
Industries - 1.0%

  
  

  2,763   

The Walt Disney Co.

  300,393   
  142   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

  15,772   
   

 

 

 
  316,165   
   

 

 

 

 

Apparel Manufacturing - 0.4%

  

  172   

Cintas Corp.

  13,752   
  355   

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (a)

  21,960   
  146   

PVH Corp.

  15,089   
  295   

Under Armour, Inc. Class A (a)

  22,877   
  605   

V F Corp.

  43,820   
   

 

 

 
  117,498   
   

 

 

 

 

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing - 3.6%

  

  3,479   

Altria Group, Inc.

  174,124   
  276   

Brown Forman Corp. Class B

  24,904   
  6,944   

Coca-Cola Co.

  281,649   
  384   

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

  17,054   
  297   

Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A (a)

  34,434   
  340   

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

  25,357   
  636   

Lorillard, Inc.

  44,431   
  283   

Molson Coors Brewing Co. Class B

  20,803   
  258   

Monster Beverage Corp. (a)

  35,374   
Shares     Fair Value  

 
 

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
(continued)

  
  

  2,620   

Pepsico, Inc.

$ 249,214   
  2,733   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

  228,124   
  544   

Reynolds American, Inc.

  39,875   
   

 

 

 
  1,175,343   
   

 

 

 

 

Broadcasting (except Internet) - 1.7%

  

  387   

Cablevision Systems Corp. Class A

  7,732   
  808   

CBS Corp. Class B

  50,201   
  4,490   

Comcast Corp. Class A

  259,342   
  889   

DIRECTV Class A (a)

  80,637   
  263   

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class A (a)

  8,511   
  478   

Discovery Communications, Inc. Class C (a)

  14,450   
  172   

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. Class A

  12,016   
  496   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

  77,138   
  645   

Viacom, Inc. Class B

  44,795   
   

 

 

 
  554,822   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies
Dealers - 1.2%

  
  

  482   

Fastenal Co.

  20,543   
  2,329   

Home Depot, Inc.

  249,156   
  1,720   

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

  118,439   
   

 

 

 
  388,138   
   

 

 

 

 

Chemical Manufacturing - 11.1%

  

  2,666   

Abbott Laboratories

  123,756   
  2,816   

AbbVie, Inc.

  182,083   
  690   

Actavis PLC (a)

  195,173   
  340   

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

  48,766   
  358   

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

  60,584   
  2,936   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

  187,111   
  1,415   

Celgene Corp. (a)

  152,905   
  86   

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

  24,722   
  232   

Clorox Co.

  24,615   
  1,506   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

  101,324   
  1,600   

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.

  117,120   
  263   

Eastman Chemical Co.

  20,046   
  476   

Ecolab, Inc.

  53,302   
  1,727   

Eli Lilly & Co.

  124,120   
  315   

Endo Health Solutions, Inc. (a)

  26,480   
  235   

FMC Corp.

  13,938   
  2,632   

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)

  264,542   
  303   

Hospira, Inc. (a)

  26,449   
  142   

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

  16,295   
  4,913   

Johnson & Johnson

  487,370   
  701   

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Class A

  72,568   
  206   

Mallinckrodt PLC (a)

  23,315   
  358   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

  34,339   
  5,015   

Merck & Co., Inc.

  298,693   
  853   

Monsanto Co.

  97,208   
  549   

Mosaic Co.

  24,156   
  719   

Mylan NV (a)

  51,955   
  249   

Perrigo Company PLC

  45,637   
  10,830   

Pfizer, Inc.

  367,462   
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Chemical Manufacturing (continued)

  

  239   

PPG Industries, Inc.

$ 52,953   
  511   

Praxair, Inc.

  62,306   
  131   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

  59,927   
  1,923   

The Dow Chemical Co.

  98,073   
  427   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)

  52,641   
  885   

Zoetis, Inc.

  39,312   
   

 

 

 
  3,631,246   
   

 

 

 

 

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores - 0.7%

  

  468   

Gap, Inc.

  18,552   
  709   

Hanesbrands, Inc.

  22,036   
  434   

L Brands, Inc.

  38,782   
  249   

Nordstrom, Inc.

  18,814   
  365   

Ross Stores, Inc.

  36,091   
  198   

Tiffany & Co.

  17,321   
  1,206   

TJX Companies, Inc.

  77,835   
  176   

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a)

  7,047   
   

 

 

 
  236,478   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Computer and Electronic Product
Manufacturing -10.4%

 
  

  593   

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

  24,532   
  532   

Altera Corp.

  22,174   
  548   

Amphenol Corp. Class A

  30,343   
  551   

Analog Devices, Inc.

  34,074   
  10,292   

Apple, Inc.

  1,288,044   
  2,171   

Applied Materials, Inc.

  42,964   
  454   

Avago Technologies Ltd.

  53,064   
  963   

Broadcom Corp. Class A

  42,569   
  9,020   

Cisco Systems, Inc.

  260,047   
  1,085   

Danaher Corp.

  88,840   
  3,513   

EMC Corp.

  94,535   
  133   

First Solar, Inc. (a)

  7,936   
  248   

FLIR System, Inc.

  7,661   
  78   

Fossil Group, Inc. (a)

  6,550   
  215   

Garmin Ltd.

  9,716   
  121   

Harman International Industries, Inc.

  15,776   
  185   

Harris Corp.

  14,844   
  3,211   

Hewlett-Packard Co.

  105,867   
  8,369   

Intel Corp.

  272,411   
  641   

Juniper Networks, Inc.

  16,942   
  146   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

  16,777   
  423   

Linear Technology Corp.

  19,513   
  356   

Microchip Technology, Inc.

  16,965   
  1,904   

Micron Technology, Inc. (a)

  53,559   
  337   

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

  20,136   
  551   

NetApp, Inc.

  19,974   
  351   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

  54,068   
  912   

NVIDIA Corp.

  20,242   
  199   

PerkinElmer, Inc.

  10,201   
  2,915   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

  198,220   
  543   

Raytheon Co.

  56,472   
  239   

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

  28,345   
  177   

Roper Industries, Inc.

  29,766   
  377   

SanDisk Corp.

  25,236   
  581   

Seagate Technology PLC

  34,116   
  337   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

  31,088   
  497   

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

  34,815   
  256   

Teradata Corp. (a)

  11,261   
Shares     Fair Value  

 
 

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
(continued)

  
  

  1,851   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

$ 100,343   
  702   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

  88,227   
  743   

Tyco Intl Plc

  29,259   
  176   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a)

  15,638   
  384   

Western Digital Corp.

  37,532   
  462   

Xilinx, Inc.

  20,032   
   

 

 

 
  3,410,674   
   

 

 

 

 

Construction of Buildings - 0.1%

  

  587   

D.R. Horton, Inc.

  14,910   
  316   

Lennar Corp. Class A

  14,473   
  585   

PulteGroup, Inc.

  11,290   
   

 

 

 
  40,673   
   

 

 

 

 

Couriers and Messengers - 0.6%

  

  465   

FedEx Corp.

  78,850   
  1,228   

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

  123,451   
   

 

 

 
  202,301   
   

 

 

 

 

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities - 8.2%

  

  1,548   

American Express Co.

  119,893   
  323   

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

  40,465   
  18,588   

Bank Of America Corp.

  296,107   
  1,969   

Bank Of New York Mellon Corp.

  83,367   
  1,274   

BB&T Corp.

  48,781   
  974   

Capital One Financial Corp.

  78,748   
  5,360   

Citigroup, Inc.

  285,795   
  316   

Comerica, Inc.

  14,982   
  790   

Discover Financial Services

  45,796   
  504   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

  31,495   
  1,439   

Fifth Third Bancorp

  28,780   
  486   

H & R Block, Inc.

  14,697   
  850   

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

  7,905   
  1,432   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

  15,552   
  6,588   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  416,757   
  1,512   

KeyCorp

  21,848   
  235   

M&T Bank Corp.

  28,122   
  388   

Northern Trust Corp.

  28,382   
  544   

People’s United Financial, Inc.

  8,220   
  920   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

  84,392   
  2,373   

Regions Financial Corp.

  23,327   
  728   

State Street Corp.

  56,143   
  928   

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

  38,512   
  3,147   

U.S. Bancorp

  134,912   
  3,428   

Visa, Inc. Class A

  226,419   
  8,285   

Wells Fargo & Co.

  456,504   
  921   

Western Union Co.

  18,678   
  358   

Zions Bancorporation

  10,144   
   

 

 

 
  2,664,723   
   

 

 

 

 

Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services - 0.5%

  

  840   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

  71,014   
  283   

Citrix Systems, Inc. (a)

  19,006   
  422   

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

  32,747   
  324   

Red Hat, Inc. (a)

  24,384   
  291   

Total System Services, Inc.

  11,512   
   

 

 

 
  158,663   
   

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component
Manufacturing - 0.7%

 
  

  426   

AMETEK Inc New

$ 22,331   
  2,246   

Corning, Inc.

  47,009   
  288   

Dover Corp.

  21,808   
  1,210   

Emerson Electric Co.

  71,184   
  717   

TE Connectivity Ltd.

  47,716   
  138   

Whirlpool Corp.

  24,233   
   

 

 

 
  234,281   
   

 

 

 

 

Electronics and Appliance Stores - 0.1%

  

  515   

Best Buy Co., Inc.

  17,845   
  192   

GameStop Corp. Class A

  7,399   
   

 

 

 
  25,244   
   

 

 

 

 

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing - 0.3%

  

  243   

Ball Corp.

  17,839   
  252   

Parker Hannifin Corp.

  30,079   
  323   

Pentair PLC

  20,074   
  102   

Snap-on, Inc.

  15,254   
  278   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

  27,439   
   

 

 

 
  110,685   
   

 

 

 

 

Food and Beverage Stores - 0.3%

  

  869   

Kroger Co.

  59,883   
  638   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

  30,471   
   

 

 

 
  90,354   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Manufacturing - 1.5%

  

  1,121   

Archer-Daniels Midland Co.

  54,794   
  315   

Campbell Soup Co.

  14,084   
  752   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

  27,185   
  1,067   

General Mills, Inc.

  59,048   
  237   

Hormel Foods Corp.

  12,881   
  447   

Kellogg Co.

  28,308   
  215   

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

  25,020   
  1,039   

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

  88,055   
  227   

McCormick & Co, Inc.

  17,093   
  2,915   

Mondelez International, Inc.

  111,849   
  261   

The Hershey Co.

  23,991   
  172   

The J.M. Smucker Co.

  19,938   
  516   

Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A

  20,382   
   

 

 

 
  502,628   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Services and Drinking Places - 1.3%

  

  55   

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a)

  34,174   
  219   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

  13,966   
  1,699   

McDonald’s Corp.

  164,038   
  2,650   

Starbucks Corp.

  131,387   
  766   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

  65,845   
   

 

 

 
  409,410   
   

 

 

 

 

Forestry and Logging - 0.0%(†)

  

  311   

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

  13,124   
   

 

 

 

 

Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores - 0.1%

  

  328   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)

  23,111   
   

 

 

 

 

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing - 0.2%

  

  1,161   

Johnson Controls, Inc.

  58,491   
  245   

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

  10,405   
   

 

 

 
  68,896   
   

 

 

 
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General Merchandise Stores - 1.8%

  

  778   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

$ 111,293   
  537   

Dollar General Corp.

  39,045   
  363   

Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)

  27,737   
  170   

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

  13,284   
  357   

Kohl’s Corp.

  25,579   
  603   

Macy’s, Inc.

  38,972   
  1,126   

Target Corp.

  88,763   
  240   

Tractor Supply Co.

  20,654   
  2,791   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

  217,837   
   

 

 

 
  583,164   
   

 

 

 

 

Health and Personal Care Stores - 1.6%

  

  1,988   

CVS Caremark Corp.

  197,388   
  1,285   

Express Scripts Holding Co. (a)

  111,024   
  412   

McKesson Corp.

  92,041   
  1,541   

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

  127,795   
   

 

 

 
  528,248   
   

 

 

 

 

Hospitals - 0.2%

  

  521   

HCA Holdings, Inc. (a)

  38,559   
  174   

Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a)

  8,328   
  161   

Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B

  18,829   
   

 

 

 
  65,716   
   

 

 

 

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities - 5.4%

  

  578   

ACE Ltd.

  61,840   
  622   

Aetna, Inc.

  66,473   
  775   

Aflac, Inc.

  48,856   
  736   

Allstate Corp.

  51,270   
  2,425   

American International Group, Inc.

  136,503   
  472   

Anthem, Inc.

  71,239   
  495   

Aon PLC

  47,634   
  122   

Assurant, Inc.

  7,498   
  3,222   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

  454,979   
  408   

Chubb Corp.

  40,127   
  457   

CIGNA Corp.

  56,960   
  260   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

  13,166   
  878   

Genworth Financial, Inc. Class A (a)

  7,718   
  744   

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

  30,333   
  264   

Humana, Inc.

  43,718   
  453   

Lincoln National Corp.

  25,590   
  527   

Loews Corp.

  21,944   
  951   

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

  53,408   
  1,975   

MetLife, Inc.

  101,298   
  483   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

  24,691   
  947   

Progressive Corp.

  25,247   
  803   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

  65,525   
  225   

Torchmark Corp.

  12,625   
  567   

Travelers Companies, Inc.

  57,329   
  1,685   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

  187,709   
  444   

Unum Group

  15,167   
  534   

XL Group PLC

  19,801   
   

 

 

 
  1,748,648   
   

 

 

 

 

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing - 0.4%

  

  1,237   

NIKE, Inc. Class B

  122,265   
   

 

 

 

 

Machinery Manufacturing - 3.2%

  

  343   

Cameron International Corp. (a)

  18,803   
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Machinery Manufacturing (continued)

  

  1,071   

Caterpillar, Inc.

$ 93,049   
  297   

Cummins, Inc.

  41,063   
  600   

Deere & Co.

  54,312   
  237   

Flowserve Corp.

  13,872   
  409   

FMC Technologies, Inc. (a)

  18,037   
  17,785   

General Electric Co.

  481,618   
  465   

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

  30,616   
  172   

Joy Global, Inc.

  7,334   
  288   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

  16,934   
  281   

Lam Research Corp.

  21,238   
  724   

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

  39,393   
  189   

Pall Corp.

  18,393   
  357   

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

  7,986   
  1,460   

United Technologies Corp.

  166,075   
  322   

Xylem, Inc.

  11,920   
   

 

 

 
  1,040,643   
   

 

 

 

 

Management of Companies and Enterprises - 0.1%

  

  1,142   

AES Corp.

  15,132   
  212   

AGL Resources, Inc.

  10,657   
   

 

 

 
  25,789   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods - 0.5%

  

  513   

Delphi Automotive PLC

  42,579   
  149   

Henry Schein, Inc. (a)

  20,428   
  180   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)

  39,209   
  152   

Patterson Companies, Inc

  7,137   
  106   

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

  26,334   
  1,848   

Xerox Corp.

  21,252   
   

 

 

 
  156,939   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods - 1.7%

  

  120   

Airgas, Inc.

  12,154   
  368   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

  42,062   
  583   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

  49,170   
  4,772   

Procter & Gamble Co.

  379,422   
  107   

Ralph Lauren Corp.

  14,275   
  211   

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

  29,312   
  1,047   

Sysco Corp.

  38,770   
   

 

 

 
  565,165   
   

 

 

 

 

Mining (except Oil and Gas) - 0.4%

  

  407   

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

  13,219   
  1,838   

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

  42,770   
  109   

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

  15,549   
  881   

Newmont Mining Corp.

  23,338   
  234   

Vulcan Materials Co.

  20,012   
   

 

 

 
  114,888   
   

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing - 1.8%

  

  1,122   

3M Co.

  175,470   
  959   

Baxter International, Inc.

  65,922   
  368   

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

  51,840   
  2,350   

Boston Scientific Corp. (a)

  41,877   
  131   

C.R. Bard, Inc.

  21,822   
  487   

Coach, Inc.

  18,608   
  248   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

  12,648   
  191   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a)

  24,190   
  394   

Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. Class A

  32,028   
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Miscellaneous Manufacturing (continued)

  

  197   

Hasbro, Inc.

$ 13,946   
  65   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a)

  32,239   
  597   

Mattel, Inc.

  16,811   
  528   

Stryker Corp.

  48,703   
  299   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

  32,842   
   

 

 

 
  588,946   
   

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Store Retailers - 0.1%

  

  1,132   

Staples, Inc.

  18,474   
   

 

 

 

 

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries - 0.6%

  

  107   

Netflix, Inc. (a)

  59,546   
  1,467   

Time Warner, Inc.

  123,829   
   

 

 

 
  183,375   
   

 

 

 

 

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers - 0.2%

  

  132   

AutoNation, Inc. (a)

  8,124   
  57   

AutoZone, Inc. (a)

  38,342   
  370   

CarMax, Inc. (a)

  25,201   
   

 

 

 
  71,667   
   

 

 

 

 

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing - 0.1%

  

  290   

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (a)

  6,934   
  142   

The Sherwin Williams Co.

  39,476   
   

 

 

 
  46,410   
   

 

 

 

 

Nonstore Retailers - 1.2%

  

  673   

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

  283,858   
  1,946   

eBay, Inc. (a)

  113,374   
   

 

 

 
  397,232   
   

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Extraction - 2.1%

  

  895   

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

  84,220   
  666   

Apache Corp.

  45,554   
  730   

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

  24,689   
  913   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

  14,398   
  155   

Cimarex Energy Co.

  19,282   
  683   

Devon Energy Corp.

  46,587   
  970   

EOG Resources, Inc.

  95,982   
  190   

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

  14,814   
  429   

Hess Corp.

  32,990   
  285   

Newfield Exploration Co. (a)

  11,183   
  684   

Noble Energy, Inc.

  34,693   
  1,362   

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

  109,096   
  961   

Phillips 66

  76,217   
  263   

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

  45,441   
  286   

QEP Resources, Inc.

  6,435   
  294   

Range Resources Corp.

  18,687   
  680   

Southwestern Energy Co. (a)

  19,060   
   

 

 

 
  699,328   
   

 

 

 

 

Other Information Services - 2.8%

  

  3,710   

Facebook, Inc. (a)

  292,237   
  505   

Google, Inc. Class A (a)

  277,129   
  507   

Google, Inc. Class C (a)

  272,618   
  186   

VeriSign, Inc. (a)

  11,813   
  1,538   

Yahoo!, Inc. (a)

  65,465   
   

 

 

 
  919,262   
   

 

 

 

 

Paper Manufacturing - 0.4%

  

  746   

International Paper Co.

  40,075   
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Paper Manufacturing (continued)

  

  645   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

$ 70,750   
  296   

MeadWestvaco Corp.

  14,445   
  372   

Sealed Air Corp.

  16,963   
   

 

 

 
  142,233   
   

 

 

 

 

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing - 3.6%

  

  3,323   

Chevron Corp.

  369,052   
  7,413   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

  647,674   
  1,193   

Marathon Oil Corp.

  37,102   
  483   

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

  47,609   
  295   

Murphy Oil Corp.

  14,045   
  220   

Tesoro Corp.

  18,883   
  910   

Valero Energy Corp.

  51,779   
   

 

 

 
  1,186,144   
   

 

 

 

 

Pipeline Transportation - 0.2%

  

  1,190   

Williams Companies, Inc.

  60,916   
   

 

 

 

 

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing - 0.3%

  

  477   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

  13,530   
  617   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

  57,739   
  479   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

  18,264   
   

 

 

 
  89,533   
   

 

 

 

 

Primary Metal Manufacturing - 0.4%

  

  2,160   

Alcoa, Inc.

  28,988   
  192   

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

  6,526   
  563   

Nucor Corp.

  27,508   
  251   

Precision Castparts Corp.

  51,879   
   

 

 

 
  114,901   
   

 

 

 

 

Printing and Related Support Activities - 0.0% (†)

  

  160   

Avery Dennison Corp.

  8,894   
   

 

 

 

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 3.9%

  

  1,110   

Accenture PLC Class A

  102,842   
  111   

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (a)

  33,001   
  1,340   

Amgen, Inc.

  211,599   
  415   

Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)

  155,181   
  539   

Cerner Corp. (a)

  38,706   
  1,077   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

  63,048   
  250   

Computer Sciences Corp.

  16,113   
  128   

F5 Networks, Inc. (a)

  15,619   
  260   

Fluor Corp.

  15,636   
  1,625   

International Business Machines Corp.

  278,346   
  728   

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.

  15,172   
  227   

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (a)

  9,729   
  1,725   

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

  155,612   
  557   

Nielsen Holdings N.V.

  25,032   
  436   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

  33,031   
  1,070   

Salesforce.com, Inc. (a)

  77,917   
  148   

Waters Corp. (a)

  18,528   
   

 

 

 
  1,265,112   
   

 

 

 

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) - 4.1%

  

  841   

Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)

  63,967   
  399   

Autodesk, Inc. (a)

  22,675   
  563   

CA, Inc.

  17,887   
  549   

Electronic Arts, Inc. (a)

  31,891   
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) (continued)

  

  400   

Gannett Co., Inc.

$ 13,728   
  488   

Intuit, Inc.

  48,961   
  483   

McGraw-Hill Financial, Inc.

  50,377   
  14,496   

Microsoft Corp.

  705,085   
  882   

News Corp. Class A (a)

  13,918   
  5,664   

Oracle Corp.

  247,064   
  1,206   

Symantec Corp.

  30,060   
  3,230   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.

  110,078   
   

 

 

 
  1,355,691   
   

 

 

 

 

Rail Transportation - 0.9%

  

  1,750   

CSX Corp.

  63,157   
  195   

Kansas City Southern

  19,986   
  543   

Norfolk Southern Corp.

  54,762   
  1,557   

Union Pacific Corp.

  165,400   
   

 

 

 
  303,305   
   

 

 

 

 

Real Estate - 2.2%

  

  747   

American Tower Corp.

  70,614   
  277   

Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A

  10,451   
  234   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

  38,455   
  270   

Boston Properties, Inc.

  35,724   
  494   

CBRE Group, Inc. Class A (a)

  18,940   
  644   

Equity Residential

  47,566   
  116   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

  25,746   
  1,110   

General Growth Properties, Inc.

  30,414   
  814   

HCP, Inc.

  32,796   
  617   

Health Care REIT, Inc.

  44,436   
  729   

Kimco Realty Corp.

  17,569   
  249   

Macerich Co.

  20,358   
  905   

Prologis, Inc.

  36,381   
  256   

Public Storage

  48,105   
  397   

Realty Income Corp.

  18,647   
  549   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

  99,638   
  174   

SL Green Realty Corp.

  21,291   
  584   

Ventas, Inc.

  40,238   
  309   

Vornado Realty Trust

  31,978   
  929   

Weyerhaeuser Co.

  29,273   
   

 

 

 
  718,620   
   

 

 

 

 

Rental and Leasing Services - 0.1%

  

  93   

Ryder System, Inc.

  8,868   
  170   

United Rentals, Inc. (a)

  16,419   
   

 

 

 
  25,287   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial
Investments and Related Activities - 2.6%

  
  

  96   

Affiliated Managers Group (a)

  21,708   
  170   

Allegion Public Ltd. Co.

  10,396   
  225   

BlackRock, Inc.

  81,886   
  2,039   

Charles Schwab Corp.

  62,189   
  561   

CME Group, Inc.

  51,001   
  511   

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)

  14,712   
  692   

Franklin Resources, Inc.

  35,680   
  716   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

  140,637   
  198   

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.

  44,457   
  759   

Invesco Ltd. (b)

  31,438   
  175   

Legg Mason, Inc.

  9,214   
  2,518   

Medtronic, PLC

  187,465   
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial
Investments and Related Activities (continued)

  
  

  2,724   

Morgan Stanley

$ 101,632   
  209   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.

  10,164   
  710   

Navient Corp.

  13,873   
  461   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

  37,424   
   

 

 

 
  853,876   
   

 

 

 

 

Specialty Trade Contractors - 0.0% (†)

  

  375   

Quanta Services, Inc. (a)

  10,841   
   

 

 

 

 

Support Activities for Mining - 1.4%

  

  2,177   

ConocoPhillips

  147,862   
  119   

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

  3,983   
  415   

Ensco PLC Class A

  11,321   
  1,502   

Halliburton Co.

  73,523   
  427   

Noble Corp. PLC

  7,391   
  2,254   

Schlumberger Ltd. (b)

  213,251   
  603   

Transocean Ltd.

  11,349   
   

 

 

 
  468,680   
   

 

 

 

 

Support Activities for Transportation - 0.1%

  

  258   

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

  16,613   
  174   

Expedia, Inc.

  16,396   
  338   

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

  15,490   
   

 

 

 
  48,499   
   

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications - 2.6%

  

  9,171   

AT&T, Inc.

  317,683   
  1,001   

CenturyLink, Inc.

  35,996   
  590   

Crown Castle International Corp.

  49,283   
  100   

Equinix, Inc.

  25,593   
  1,772   

Frontier Communications Corp.

  12,156   
  507   

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (a)

  28,362   
  7,343   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

  370,381   
   

 

 

 
  839,454   
   

 

 

 

 

Textile Product Mills - 0.1%

  

  110   

Mohawk Industries, Inc. (a)

  19,085   
   

 

 

 

 

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing - 2.6%

  

  1,158   

Boeing Co.

  165,988   
  399   

BorgWarner, Inc.

  23,621   
  839   

Eaton Corp PLC

  57,665   
  6,990   

Ford Motor Co.

  110,442   
  557   

General Dynamics Corp.

  76,487   
  2,390   

General Motors Co.

  83,793   
  375   

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

  21,079   
  1,383   

Honeywell International, Inc.

  139,572   
  475   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

  88,635   
  626   

PACCAR, Inc.

  40,909   
  235   

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

  22,873   
  489   

Textron, Inc.

  21,506   
   

 

 

 
  852,570   
   

 

 

 

 

Utilities - 3.6%

  

  428   

Ameren Corp.

  17,522   
  865   

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

  49,193   
  760   

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

  15,937   
  486   

CMS Energy Corp.

  16,490   
  518   

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

  31,883   
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Utilities (continued)

  

  1,039   

Dominion Resources, Inc.

$ 74,475   
  314   

DTE Energy Co.

  25,004   
  1,251   

Duke Energy Corp.

  97,040   
  576   

Edison International

  35,101   
  318   

Entergy Corp.

  24,543   
  268   

EQT Corp.

  24,104   
  560   

Eversource Energy

  27,306   
  1,519   

Exelon Corp.

  51,676   
  745   

FirstEnergy Corp.

  26,753   
  140   

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

  10,234   
  3,011   

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

  129,322   
  784   

NextEra Energy, Inc.

  79,129   
  558   

NiSource, Inc.

  24,228   
  596   

NRG Energy, Inc.

  15,043   
  368   

ONEOK, Inc.

  17,701   
  447   

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

  11,613   
  842   

PG&E Corp.

  44,559   
  195   

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

  11,934   
  1,178   

PPL Corp.

  40,087   
  894   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

  37,137   
  254   

SCANA Corp.

  13,457   
  409   

Sempra Energy

  43,424   
  1,607   

Southern Co.

  71,190   
  1,187   

Spectra Energy Corp.

  44,216   
  417   

TECO Energy, Inc.

  7,902   
  398   

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

  19,550   
  894   

Xcel Energy, Inc.

  30,316   
   

 

 

 
  1,168,069   
   

 

 

 

 

Waste Management and Remediation Services - 0.1%

  

  443   

Republic Services, Inc.

  17,999   
  151   

Stericycle, Inc. (a)

  20,148   
   

 

 

 
  38,147   
   

 

 

 

 

Water Transportation - 0.2%

  

  796   

Carnival Corp.

  35,000   
  291   

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

  19,806   
   

 

 

 
  54,806   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and
Brokers - 0.1%

 
  

  269   

Genuine Parts Co.

  24,170   
   

 

 

 

 

Wood Product Manufacturing - 0.1%

  

  557   

Leucadia National Corp.

  13,240   
  617   

Masco Corp.

  16,344   
   

 

 

 
  29,584   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $28,971,182)

$ 32,637,896   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9%
(Cost $28,971,182)

$ 32,637,896   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 0.1%

  45,371   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 32,683,267   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(†) Less than 0.05%.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.6%

  

 

Administrative and Support Services - 1.4%

  

  1,464   

Paychex, Inc.

$ 70,843   
  1,314   

Waste Management, Inc.

  65,082   
   

 

 

 
  135,925   
   

 

 

 

 

Ambulatory Health Care Services - 0.7%

  

  609   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (a)

  72,812   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation
Industries - 0.8%

  
  

  733   

The Walt Disney Co.

  79,692   
   

 

 

 

 

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing - 3.4%

  

  624   

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV ADR

  74,905   
  772   

Brown Forman Corp. Class B

  69,658   
  1,586   

Coca-Cola Co.

  64,328   
  617   

Diageo PLC ADR

  68,499   
  724   

Pepsico, Inc.

  68,867   
   

 

 

 
  346,257   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies
Dealers - 0.7%

  
  

  667   

Home Depot, Inc.

  71,356   
   

 

 

 

 

Chemical Manufacturing - 14.8%

  

  1,517   

Abbott Laboratories

  70,419   
  479   

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

  68,703   
  752   

Bio-Techne Corp.

  72,162   
  1,152   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

  73,417   
  868   

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

  70,456   
  993   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

  66,809   
  950   

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.

  69,540   
  681   

Ecolab, Inc.

  76,258   
  966   

Eli Lilly & Co.

  69,426   
  1,616   

GlaxoSmithKline PLC ADR

  74,578   
  459   

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a)

  57,545   
  686   

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

  78,719   
  652   

Johnson & Johnson

  64,678   
  1,117   

Merck & Co., Inc.

  66,529   
  735   

Novartis AG ADR

  74,823   
  1,607   

Novo-Nordisk A/S ADR

  90,426   
  2,144   

Pfizer, Inc.

  72,746   
  302   

PPG Industries, Inc.

  66,911   
  548   

Praxair, Inc.

  66,818   
  1,493   

Sanofi ADR

  75,471   
  1,226   

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR

  74,075   
   

 

 

 
  1,500,509   
   

 

 

 

 

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores - 0.7%

  

  1,007   

TJX Companies, Inc.

  64,992   
   

 

 

 

 

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing - 6.1%

  

  634   

Apple, Inc.

  79,345   
  1,909   

Intel Corp.

  62,138   
  1,044   

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

  62,379   
  467   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

  71,937   
  924   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

  62,832   
  634   

Raytheon Co.

  65,936   
  449   

Roper Technologies, Inc.

  75,508   
Shares     Fair Value  

 
 

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
(continued)

  
  

  1,301   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

$ 70,527   
  794   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a)

  70,547   
   

 

 

 
  621,149   
   

 

 

 

 

Couriers and Messengers - 0.6%

  

  627   

United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B

  63,032   
   

 

 

 

 

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities - 2.1%

  

  1,626   

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

  69,446   
  1,023   

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

  74,618   
  1,046   

Visa, Inc. Class A

  69,088   
   

 

 

 
  213,152   
   

 

 

 

 

Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services - 0.7%

  

  816   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

  68,985   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component
Manufacturing - 0.7%

  
  

  1,115   

Emerson Electric Co.

  65,595   
   

 

 

 

 

Food and Beverage Stores - 0.6%

  

  1,463   

Weis Markets, Inc.

  64,884   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Manufacturing - 6.5%

  

  1,920   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

  69,408   
  1,295   

General Mills, Inc.

  71,665   
  1,338   

Hormel Foods Corp.

  72,720   
  1,045   

Kellogg Co.

  66,180   
  1,048   

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

  88,818   
  743   

Lancaster Colony Corp.

  66,618   
  931   

McCormick & Co, Inc.

  70,104   
  687   

The J.M. Smucker Co.

  79,637   
  2,373   

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

  73,516   
   

 

 

 
  658,666   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Services and Drinking Places - 1.5%

  

  729   

McDonald’s Corp.

  70,385   
  1,700   

Starbucks Corp.

  84,286   
   

 

 

 
  154,671   
   

 

 

 

 

Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores - 0.6%

  

  893   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)

  62,921   
   

 

 

 

 

General Merchandise Stores - 2.7%

  

  475   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

  67,949   
  981   

Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)

  74,958   
  870   

Target Corp.

  68,582   
  780   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

  60,879   
   

 

 

 
  272,368   
   

 

 

 

 

Health and Personal Care Stores - 1.4%

  

  715   

CVS Health Corp.

  70,993   
  323   

McKesson Corp.

  72,158   
   

 

 

 
  143,151   
   

 

 

 

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities - 9.6%

  

  604   

ACE Ltd.

  64,622   
  150   

Alleghany Corp. (a)

  71,028   
  981   

Allstate Corp.

  68,337   
  725   

Aon PLC

  69,767   
  1,156   

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (a)

  70,146   
  1,445   

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

  69,114   
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities (continued)

  

  459   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

$ 64,815   
  670   

Chubb Corp.

  65,895   
  399   

Everest Re Group Ltd.

  71,385   
  102   

Markel Corp. (a)

  75,545   
  1,284   

Torchmark Corp.

  72,045   
  652   

Travelers Companies, Inc.

  65,924   
  681   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

  75,863   
  1,392   

W.R. Berkley Corp.

  68,194   
   

 

 

 
  972,680   
   

 

 

 

 

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing - 0.7%

  

  725   

NIKE, Inc. Class B

  71,659   
   

 

 

 

 

Machinery Manufacturing - 1.4%

  

  786   

Deere & Co.

  71,149   
  604   

United Technologies Corp.

  68,705   
   

 

 

 
  139,854   
   

 

 

 

 

Management of Companies and Enterprises - 0.6%

  

  1,268   

AGL Resources, Inc.

  63,742   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods - 0.7%

  

  274   

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

  68,070   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods - 4.8%

  

  606   

Airgas, Inc.

  61,376   
  747   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

  85,382   
  850   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

  71,689   
  752   

Procter & Gamble Co.

  59,792   
  491   

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

  68,210   
  1,716   

Sysco Corp.

  63,543   
  1,726   

Unilever PLC ADR

  75,633   
   

 

 

 
  485,625   
   

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Manufacturing - 3.9%

  

  425   

3M Co.

  66,466   
  947   

Baxter International, Inc.

  65,097   
  480   

Becton, Dickinson & Co.

  67,617   
  407   

C.R. Bard, Inc.

  67,798   
  729   

Stryker Corp.

  67,243   
  582   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

  63,927   
   

 

 

 
  398,148   
   

 

 

 

 

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing - 0.7%

  

  258   

The Sherwin Williams Co.

  71,724   
   

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Extraction - 2.1%

  

  875   

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

  70,088   
  2,730   

Questar Corp.

  63,991   
  1,413   

Total SA ADR

  76,443   
   

 

 

 
  210,522   
   

 

 

 

 

Other Information Services - 0.7%

  

  135   

Google, Inc. Class C (a)

  72,742   
   

 

 

 

 

Paper Manufacturing - 1.3%

  

  1,519   

Bemis Co., Inc.

  68,355   
  592   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

  64,937   
   

 

 

 
  133,292   
   

 

 

 

 

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing - 2.0%

  

  623   

Chevron Corp.

  69,190   
  750   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

  65,528   
Shares     Fair Value  

 
 

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
(continued)

  
  

  1,042   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC Class B ADR

$ 67,303   
   

 

 

 
  202,021   
   

 

 

 

 

Pipeline Transportation - 2.0%

  

  2,263   

New Jersey Resources Corp.

  69,044   
  1,468   

TransCanada Corp.

  68,145   
  1,255   

WGL Holdings, Inc.

  69,037   
   

 

 

 
  206,226   
   

 

 

 

 

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing - 0.7%

  

  740   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

  69,249   
   

 

 

 

 

Primary Metal Manufacturing - 0.6%

  

  292   

Precision Castparts Corp.

  60,353   
   

 

 

 

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 3.7%

  

  777   

Accenture PLC Class A

  71,989   
  1,405   

Amdocs Ltd

  77,373   
  440   

Amgen, Inc.

  69,481   
  1,321   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A (a)

  77,331   
  432   

International Business Machines Corp.

  73,997   
   

 

 

 
  370,171   
   

 

 

 

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) - 2.9%

  

  765   

Intuit, Inc.

  76,753   
  1,475   

Microsoft Corp.

  71,744   
  1,561   

Oracle Corp.

  68,091   
  1,598   

Synopsys, Inc. (a)

  74,914   
   

 

 

 
  291,502   
   

 

 

 

 

Rail Transportation - 0.6%

  

  600   

Union Pacific Corp.

  63,738   
   

 

 

 

 

Real Estate - 0.7%

  

  352   

Public Storage

  66,144   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial
Investments and Related Activities - 0.7%

  
  

  946   

Medtronic PLC

  70,430   
   

 

 

 

 

Support Activities for Mining - 0.7%

  

  1,070   

ConocoPhillips

  72,674   
   

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications - 1.4%

  

  2,005   

AT&T, Inc.

  69,453   
  1,432   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

  72,230   
   

 

 

 
  141,683   
   

 

 

 

 

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing - 3.5%

  

  528   

Boeing Co.

  75,684   
  496   

General Dynamics Corp.

  68,111   
  687   

Honeywell International, Inc.

  69,332   
  357   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

  66,616   
  804   

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

  78,253   
   

 

 

 
  357,996   
   

 

 

 

 

Utilities - 7.0%

  

  1,235   

Atmos Energy Corp.

  66,690   
  1,232   

Cleco Corp.

  66,959   
  1,019   

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

  62,720   
  2,880   

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

  64,195   
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

Utilities (continued)

  

  1,510   

MGE Energy, Inc.

$ 62,635   
  1,389   

Northwest Natural Gas Co.

  64,866   
  1,940   

OGE Energy Corp.

  63,399   
  985   

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

  60,282   
  1,646   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

  68,375   
  1,278   

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

  62,775   
  2,057   

Xcel Energy, Inc.

  69,753   
   

 

 

 
  712,649   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and
Brokers - 0.6%

 
  

  664   

Genuine Parts Co.

  59,660   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $9,983,278)

$ 10,092,671   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6%
(Cost $9,983,278)

$ 10,092,671   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 0.4%

  35,557   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 10,128,228   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depository Receipt

    

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
26 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 93.7%

  

 

Accomodation - 1.7%

  

  1,573   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

$ 174,713   
   

 

 

 

 

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing - 1.9%

  

  3,993   

Altria Group, Inc.

  199,850   
   

 

 

 

 

Chemical Manufacturing - 9.5%

  

  1,400   

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

  200,802   
  2,647   

LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A

  274,017   
  4,531   

The Dow Chemical Co.

  231,081   
  3,414   

Westlake Chemical Corp.

  266,224   
   

 

 

 
  972,124   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Computer and Electronic Product
Manufacturing - 11.7%

 
  

  7,282   

Cisco Systems, Inc.

  209,940   
  1,046   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

  195,184   
  1,854   

Raytheon Co.

  192,816   
  3,084   

Seagate Technology PLC

  181,092   
  3,804   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

  206,215   
  4,897   

Xilinx, Inc.

  212,334   
   

 

 

 
  1,197,581   
   

 

 

 

 

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities - 4.0%

  

  16,624   

Fulton Financial Corp.

  202,148   
  3,782   

Wells Fargo & Co.

  208,388   
   

 

 

 
  410,536   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component
Manufacturing - 2.1%

  
  

  3,059   

Eaton Corp. PLC

  210,245   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Manufacturing - 1.9%

  

  2,412   

Ingredion, Inc.

  191,513   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Services and Drinking Places - 1.8%

  

  1,367   

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

  181,100   
   

 

 

 

 

General Merchandise Stores - 4.0%

  

  1,348   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

  192,831   
  1,668   

Dillard’s, Inc. Class A

  219,492   
   

 

 

 
  412,323   
   

 

 

 

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities - 2.0%

  

  4,001   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

  204,531   
   

 

 

 

 

Machinery Manufacturing - 3.6%

  

  2,278   

Caterpillar, Inc.

  197,913   
  3,191   

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

  173,622   
   

 

 

 
  371,535   
   

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Store Retailers - 2.0%

  

  5,375   

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

  200,004   
   

 

 

 

 

Paper Manufacturing - 8.0%

  

  3,813   

Avery Dennison Corp.

  211,965   
  5,240   

Domtar Corp.

  226,473   
  3,811   

International Paper Co.

  204,727   
  2,563   

Packaging Corp of America

  177,334   
   

 

 

 
  820,499   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing - 4.1%

  

  5,419   

HollyFrontier Corp.

$ 210,149   
  2,618   

Phillips 66

  207,634   
   

 

 

 
  417,783   
   

 

 

 

 

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing - 4.0%

  

  1,241   

3M Co.

  194,080   
  3,283   

Tupperware Brands Corp.

  219,501   
   

 

 

 
  413,581   
   

 

 

 

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 1.9%

  

  2,603   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

  197,203   
   

 

 

 

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) - 2.3%

  

  4,949   

Microsoft Corp.

  240,719   
   

 

 

 

 

Real Estate - 7.1%

  

  5,335   

Corrections Corporation of America

  196,275   
  8,375   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

  168,672   
  4,841   

The Geo Group, Inc.

  188,799   
  5,461   

Weyerhaeuser Co.

  172,076   
   

 

 

 
  725,822   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial
Investments and Related Activities - 2.0%

  
  

  575   

BlackRock, Inc.

  209,265   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book
Stores - 2.2%

  
  

  5,847   

GameStop Corp. Class A

  225,343   
   

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications - 4.0%

  

  5,863   

AT&T Inc.

  203,095   
  4,187   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

  211,192   
   

 

 

 
  414,287   
   

 

 

 

 

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing - 4.2%

  

  8,184   

General Electric Co.

  221,623   
  3,494   

Thor Industries, Inc.

  210,234   
   

 

 

 
  431,857   
   

 

 

 

 

Utilities - 7.7%

  

  3,008   

IDACORP, Inc.

  181,473   
  8,392   

NRG Energy, Inc.

  211,814   
  6,358   

OGE Energy Corp.

  207,779   
  3,739   

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

  183,660   
   

 

 

 
  784,726   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $9,506,475)

$ 9,607,140   
   

 

 

 

 

MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 6.1%

  

 

Nonstore Retailers - 2.0%

  

  4,295   

AmeriGas Partners, LP

$ 209,295   
   

 

 

 

 

Pipeline Transportation - 2.1%

  

  3,968   

Spectra Energy Partners, LP

  214,986   
   

 

 

 

 

Support Activities for Transportation - 2.0%

  

  2,483   

Magellan Midstream Partners, LP

  207,331   
   

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 27


Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

    Fair Value  

TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
(Cost $613,715)

$ 631,612   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8%
(Cost $10,120,190)

$ 10,238,752   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.2%

  16,682   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 10,255,434   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

    

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
28 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 99.8%

  

 

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing - 2.0%

  

  9,214   

Vector Group Ltd.

$ 204,090   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies
Dealers - 2.0%

  
  

  2,784   

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.

  197,831   
   

 

 

 

 

Chemical Manufacturing - 6.7%

  

  19,483   

CVR Partners LP

  283,672   
  3,308   

Innophos Holdings, Inc.

  174,795   
  3,231   

Tupperware Brands Corp.

  216,025   
   

 

 

 
  674,492   
   

 

 

 

 

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores - 3.9%

  

  4,045   

The Buckle, Inc.

  181,216   
  5,305   

The Cato Corp.

  208,699   
   

 

 

 
  389,915   
   

 

 

 

 

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing - 1.8%

  

  4,952   

Tessera Technologies, Inc.

  178,817   
   

 

 

 

 

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities - 12.1%

  

  13,941   

BBCN Bancorp, Inc.

  197,823   
  7,442   

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

  221,027   
  16,359   

Fulton Financial Corp.

  198,925   
  18,691   

National Penn Bancshares, Inc.

  194,386   
  12,169   

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

  206,995   
  5,553   

United Bankshares, Inc.

  208,682   
   

 

 

 
  1,227,838   
   

 

 

 

 

Electronics and Appliance Stores - 2.2%

  

  5,754   

GameStop Corp. Class A

  221,759   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Manufacturing - 2.0%

  

  6,668   

B&G Foods, Inc.

  202,707   
   

 

 

 

 

Food Services and Drinking Places - 1.7%

  

  1,338   

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

  177,258   
   

 

 

 

 

Gasoline Stations - 2.1%

  

  4,272   

Amerigas Partners LP

  208,175   
   

 

 

 

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities - 12.0%

  

  4,953   

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings AG

  203,767   
  3,562   

FBL Financial Group, Inc.

  207,558   
  5,928   

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

  201,374   
  15,168   

Maiden Holdings Ltd.

  220,391   
  4,360   

ProAssurance Corp.

  195,982   
  3,156   

Safety Insurance Group, Inc.

  183,521   
   

 

 

 
  1,212,593   
   

 

 

 

 

Machinery Manufacturing - 2.1%

  

  4,872   

Lexmark International, Inc. Class A

  216,268   
   

 

 

 

 

Management of Companies and Enterprises - 4.0%

  

  4,455   

City Holding Co.

  204,796   
  7,552   

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc.

  204,357   
   

 

 

 
  409,153   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods - 1.9%

  

  6,162   

CrossAmerica Partners LP

  193,487   
   

 

 

 

 

Mining (except Oil and Gas) - 1.6%

  

  4,657   

Alliance Resource Partners LP

  160,527   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Nonstore Retailers - 2.0%

  

  8,374   

Ferrellgas Partners LP

$ 205,079   
   

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Extraction - 2.3%

  

  4,433   

Rose Rock Midstream LP

  229,762   
   

 

 

 

 

Paper Manufacturing - 4.3%

  

  5,157   

Domtar Corp.

  222,886   
  4,778   

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

  211,235   
   

 

 

 
  434,121   
   

 

 

 

 

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing - 4.1%

  

  9,623   

CVR Refining LP

  207,279   
  8,353   

Northern Tier Energy LP

  211,832   
   

 

 

 
  419,111   
   

 

 

 

 

Pipeline Transportation - 4.0%

  

  6,423   

Holly Energy Partners, LP

  211,638   
  2,773   

TC Pipelines LP

  188,786   
   

 

 

 
  400,424   
   

 

 

 

 

Printing and Related Support Activities - 2.1%

  

  3,752   

Avery Dennison Corp.

  208,574   
   

 

 

 

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 1.8%

  

  4,565   

LPL Investment Holdings, Inc.

  184,746   
   

 

 

 

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) - 2.0%

  

  3,820   

Meredith Corp.

  198,793   
   

 

 

 

 

Real Estate - 3.7%

  

  5,251   

Corrections Corporation of America

  193,184   
  4,764   

The GEO Group, Inc.

  185,796   
   

 

 

 
  378,980   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial
Investments and Related Activities - 6.1%

  
  

  7,871   

AllianceBernstein Holding LP

  246,756   
  4,655   

Cohen & Steers, Inc.

  176,238   
  3,371   

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.

  197,507   
   

 

 

 
  620,501   
   

 

 

 

 

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing - 4.0%

  

  5,203   

Sun Hydraulics Corp.

  202,449   
  3,438   

Thor Industries, Inc.

  206,864   
   

 

 

 
  409,313   
   

 

 

 

 

Utilities - 5.3%

  

  6,809   

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

  178,260   
  2,960   

IDACORP, Inc.

  178,577   
  4,261   

Vectren Corp.

  183,947   
   

 

 

 
  540,784   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $10,065,547)

$ 10,105,098   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8%
(Cost $10,065,547)

$ 10,105,098   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 0.2%

  20,232   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 10,125,330   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 29


Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 99.4%

  

 

Management of Companies and Enterprises - 4.0%

  

  229,748   

Compass Group Diversified Holdings

$ 3,956,261   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods - 16.5%

  

  117,411   

Cheniere Energy Partners LP

  3,826,425   
  242,314   

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP

  3,845,523   
  124,022   

Martin Midstream Partners LP

  4,601,216   
  131,890   

NGL Energy Partners LP

  3,859,101   
   

 

 

 
  16,132,265   
   

 

 

 

 

Mining (except Oil and Gas) - 7.4%

  

  93,536   

Alliance Resource Partners LP

  3,224,186   
  114,064   

Hi-Crush Partners LP

  4,026,459   
   

 

 

 
  7,250,645   
   

 

 

 

 

Nonstore Retailers - 11.9%

  

  163,531   

Ferrellgas Partners LP

  4,004,874   
  96,647   

Global Partners LP

  3,879,411   
  84,225   

Suburban Propane Partners LP

  3,760,646   
   

 

 

 
  11,644,931   
   

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Extraction - 11.7%

  

  74,140   

Emerge Energy Services LP

  3,114,621   
  63,158   

Markwest Energy Partners LP

  4,260,639   
  251,483   

Vanguard Natural Resources LLC

  4,149,470   
   

 

 

 
  11,524,730   
   

 

 

 

 

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing - 4.2%

  

  147,812   

Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP

  4,112,130   
   

 

 

 

 

Pipeline Transportation - 31.2%

  

  99,171   

DCP Midstream Partners LP

  4,046,177   
  104,430   

Delek Logistics Partners LP

  4,391,281   
  60,617   

Energy Transfer Partners LP

  3,502,450   
  113,821   

Holly Energy Partners LP

  3,750,402   
  99,596   

NuStar GP Holdings LLC

  3,889,224   
  90,030   

ONEOK Partners LP

  3,776,759   
  98,073   

Summit Midstream Partners LP

  3,476,688   
  82,617   

Targa Resources Partners LP

  3,754,116   
   

 

 

 
  30,587,097   
   

 

 

 

 

Support Activities for Mining - 8.4%

  

  163,601   

Exterran Partners LP

  4,373,055   
  216,641   

Memorial Production Partners LP

  3,882,206   
   

 

 

 
  8,255,261   
   

 

 

 

 

Water Transportation - 4.1%

  

  137,137   

Golar LNG Partners LP

  4,005,772   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
(Cost $97,866,621)

$ 97,469,092   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.3%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 0.3%

  

  290,471   

Short Term Investments Trust Treasury Portfolio, 0.01% (a)

$ 290,471   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $290,471)

$ 290,471   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $98,157,092) - 99.7%

$ 97,759,563   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 0.3%

  275,380   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 98,034,943   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
30 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 16.8%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 16.8%

  

  252,632   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 252,632   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $252,632)

$ 252,632   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $252,632) - 16.8% (b)

$ 252,632   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 83.2%

  1,250,644   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 1,503,276   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $252,632.

    

 

 

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   6,880    $ 706,146      (1.670 )%    9/17/2015    $ (58,841
Credit Suisse International iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   7,100      749,102      (0.570 )%    5/16/2016      (22,991
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 1,455,248    $ (81,832
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 31


Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 21.2%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 21.2%

  

  3,110,121   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 3,110,121   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM
INVESTMENTS
(Cost $3,110,121)

$ 3,110,121   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $3,110,121) - 21.2% (b)

$ 3,110,121   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 78.8%

  11,583,180   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 14,693,301   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.
(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated segregated amounted to $3,110,121.

    

 

 

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   65,115    $ 8,306,172      (0.570 )%    8/26/2015    $ 76,057   
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   51,545      6,489,434      (0.520 )%    9/17/2015      (54,774
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 14,795,606    $ 21,283   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
32 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 22.5%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 22.5%

  

  290,000   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 290,000   
  450,432   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  450,432   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $740,432)

$ 740,432   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $740,432) - 22.5% (b)

$ 740,432   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 77.5% (c)

  2,548,880   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 3,289,312   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated segregated amounted to $740,432.

 

(c) Includes $296,000 cash segregated as collateral for swap contracts.
 

 

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   10,574    $ 1,146,696      (0.469 )%    8/26/2015    $ (55,531
BNP Paribas iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   3,937      423,930      (0.120 )%    9/14/2015      (13,246
BNP Paribas iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   288      31,412      (0.120 )%    12/14/2015      (556
BNP Paribas iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   866      94,586      (0.120 )%    3/14/2016      (1,507
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   10,749      1,185,941      (0.170 )%    4/5/2016      (8,241
BNP Paribas iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   276      29,996      (0.120 )%    4/18/2016      (627
BNP Paribas iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   450      49,725      (0.120 )%    5/16/2016      (177
BNP Paribas iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   91      10,077      (0.120 )%    7/18/2016      (15
BNP Paribas iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   1,293      144,076      (0.120 )%    8/15/2016      689   
BNP Paribas iShares® Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF   1,148      126,591      (0.120 )%    9/19/2016      (702
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 3,243,030    $ (79,913
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 33


Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 22.0%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 22.0%

  

  120,000   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 120,000   
  300,366   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  300,366   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $420,366)

$ 420,366   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $420,366) - 22.0% (b)

$ 420,366   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 78.0%

  1,493,925   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 1,914,291   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $420,366.
    
 

 

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF   6,408    $ 694,981      0.180   3/18/2016    $ 524   
Credit Suisse International Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF   11,332      1,229,711      (0.320 )%    4/28/2016      5,659   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 1,924,692    $ 6,183   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
34 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion All Cap
Insider
Sentiment
Shares
  Direxion iBillionaire
Index ETF
  Direxion NASDAQ-100®
Equal Weighted
Index Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 77,464,582    $ 34,811,980    $ 78,752,256   

Cash and cash equivalents

  28,003           164,932   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

  915           1,583   

Dividend and interest receivable

  65,329      16,412      31,426   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  17,956      7,902      22,068   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

  77,576,785      34,836,294      78,972,265   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Due to investment adviser, net

  20,987      3,911      11,768   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  47,146      25,400      40,281   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  68,133      29,311      52,049   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 77,508,652    $ 34,806,983    $ 78,920,216   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

Capital stock

$ 75,333,284    $ 34,165,218    $ 74,029,823   

Undistributed net investment income

  38,691      22,936      38,968   

Undistributed net realized gain

  2,132,359      282,097      1,041,878   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  4,318      336,732      3,809,547   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 77,508,652    $ 34,806,983    $ 78,920,216   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 77,508,652    $ 34,806,983    $ 78,920,216   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  1,100,007      1,350,000      1,200,001   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 70.46    $ 25.78    $ 65.77   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 77,460,264    $ 34,475,248    $ 74,942,709   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 35


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

    Direxion S&P
500® Volatility
Response Shares
    Direxion Value
Line® Conservative
Equity ETF
    Direxion Value Line®
Mid- and Large-Cap
High Dividend ETF
 

Assets:

     

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

  $ 32,637,896      $ 10,092,671      $ 10,238,752   

Cash and cash equivalents

    1,054,562        30,390        22,805   

Due from investment adviser, net

           2,581        2,562   

Dividend and interest receivable

    27,569        12,213        15,671   

Foreign tax reclaims

           278          

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    46,552        9,011        9,011   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  33,766,579      10,147,144      10,288,801   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Distribution payable

       9,088      23,540   

Payable for investments purchased

  1,011,592             

Due to investment adviser, net

  9,433             

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  62,287      9,828      9,827   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  1,083,312      18,916      33,367   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 32,683,267    $ 10,128,228    $ 10,255,434   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

Capital stock

$ 30,020,574    $ 10,000,000    $ 10,000,000   

Undistributed net investment income

  67,600      1,408      3,622   

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  (1,071,621   17,427      133,250   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  3,666,714      109,393      118,562   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 32,683,267    $ 10,128,228    $ 10,255,434   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 32,683,267    $ 10,128,228    $ 10,255,434   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  550,001      400,000      400,000   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 59.42    $ 25.32    $ 25.64   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 28,971,182    $ 9,983,278    $ 10,120,190   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
36 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

    Direxion Value Line®
Small- and Mid-Cap
High Dividend ETF
    Direxion Zacks MLP
High Income
Shares
    Direxion Daily
7-10 Year
Treasury Bear
1X Shares
 

Assets:

     

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

  $ 10,105,098      $ 97,759,563      $ 252,632   

Cash and cash equivalents

    42,464               1,354,902   

Due from investment adviser, net

    2,571               1,381   

Dividend and interest receivable

    6,302        18        56   

Due from brokers for swaps

                  1,162   

Return of capital receivable

           350,660          

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    9,010        5,809        3,580   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  10,165,445      98,116,050      1,613,713   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Distribution payable

  30,288             

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

            81,832   

Due to investment adviser, net

       22,050        

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  9,827      59,057      28,605   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  40,115      81,107      110,437   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 10,125,330    $ 98,034,943    $ 1,503,276   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

Capital stock

$ 10,000,000    $ 103,303,850    $ 2,327,924   

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss), net of income taxes

  (7,445   611,479      (13,622

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss), net of income taxes

  93,224      (5,482,857   (729,194

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) net of income taxes on:

Investment securities

  39,551      (397,529     

Swaps

            (81,832
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 10,125,330    $ 98,034,943    $ 1,503,276   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 10,125,330    $ 98,034,943    $ 1,503,276   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  400,000      2,900,000      50,001   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 25.31    $ 33.81    $ 30.06   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 10,065,547    $ 98,157,092    $ 252,632   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 37


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily 20+
Year Treasury
Bear 1X Shares
  Direxion Daily Total
Bond Market Bear
1X Shares
  Direxion Daily Total
Market Bear
1X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 3,110,121    $ 740,432    $ 420,366   

Cash and cash equivalents

  11,783,744      2,357,415      1,466,178   

Cash collateral for swaps

       296,000        

Due from investment adviser, net

  2,953      2,133      4,030   

Dividend and interest receivable

  486      104      31   

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  76,057           6,183   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  3,724      3,594      38,526   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  14,977,085      3,399,678      1,935,314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  54,774      79,913        

Due to brokers for swaps

  201,724      4        

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  27,286      30,449      21,023   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  283,784      110,366      21,023   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 14,693,301    $ 3,289,312    $ 1,914,291   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist Of:

Capital stock

$ 17,884,435    $ 5,808,318    $ 3,878,952   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (85,178   (61,338   (11,066

Accumulated net realized loss

  (3,127,239   (2,377,755   (1,959,778

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Swaps

  21,283      (79,913   6,183   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 14,693,301    $ 3,289,312    $ 1,914,291   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 14,693,301    $ 3,289,312    $ 1,914,291   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  650,001      100,001      100,001   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 22.61    $ 32.89    $ 19.14   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 3,110,121    $ 740,432    $ 420,366   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
38 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion All Cap
Insider Sentiment
Shares
  Direxion iBillionaire
Index ETF
  Direxion NASDAQ-100®
Equal Weighted
Index Shares
  Direxion S&P 500®
Volatility Response
Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$ 347,270    $ 209,294    $ 427,222    $ 245,984   

Interest income

  3      8      12      214   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  347,273      209,302      427,234      246,198   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  118,636      82,416      87,009      65,120   

Licensing fees

  42,182      36,737      17,401      11,577   

Reports to shareholders

  12,695      2,039      12,708      19,757   

Professional fees

  8,552      9,088      6,290      6,033   

Custody fees

  8,012      2,027      6,310      24,454   

Administration fees

  6,997      4,775      7,701      3,846   

Accounting fees

  6,029      5,441      6,627      3,415   

Pricing fees

  3,968      3,968      3,967      3,968   

Transfer agent fees

  2,613      5,265      1,103      827   

Exchange listing fees

  2,479      2,480      2,480      2,480   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  577      570      663      430   

Insurance fees

  440      645      514      482   

Compliance fees

  166      164      191      121   

Offering fees

       9,480             

Other

  803      811      872      792   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  214,149      165,906      153,836      143,302   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (42,786   (46,861   (52,265   (63,710

Less: Investment advisory fees waived

                 (14,472
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  171,363      119,045      101,571      65,120   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

  175,910      90,257      325,663      181,078   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  2,147,927      69,086      55,823      (300,618

In-kind redemptions

       217,669      1,133,288        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities and in-kind redemptions

  2,147,927      286,755      1,189,111      (300,618
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  199,941      331,309      2,254,412      708,797   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities

  199,941      331,309      2,254,412      708,797   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment securities and in-kind redemptions

  2,347,868      618,064      3,443,523      408,179   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$ 2,523,778    $ 708,321    $ 3,769,186    $ 589,257   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 39


Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Value Line®
Conservative Equity
ETF1
  Direxion Value Line®
Mid- and Large-Cap
High Dividend ETF1
  Direxion Value Line®
Small- and Mid-Cap
High Dividend ETF1
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$ 23,923    $ 45,218    $ 54,269   

Interest income

  18      9      22   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  23,941      45,227      54,291   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  6,450      6,459      6,461   

Professional fees

  3,458      3,458      3,458   

Licensing fees

  2,794      2,794      2,794   

Offering fees

  1,914      1,914      1,914   

Pricing fees

  1,118      1,118      1,118   

Reports to shareholders

  712      712      712   

Exchange listing fees

  699      699      699   

Custody fees

  476      475      475   

Transfer agent fees

  475      474      474   

Administration fees

  379      379      379   

Accounting fees

  362      362      362   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  53      53      53   

Compliance fees

  26      27      27   

Other

  221      220      221   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  19,137      19,144      19,147   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (10,824   (10,819   (10,819
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  8,313      8,325      8,328   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income

  15,628      36,902      45,963   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain on:

Investment securities

  17,427      133,250      93,224   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investment securities

  17,427      133,250      93,224   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  109,393      118,562      39,551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities

  109,393      118,562      39,551   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment securities

  126,820      251,812      132,775   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$ 142,448    $ 288,714    $ 178,738   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Represents the period from March 11, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2015.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
40 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Zacks MLP
High Income Shares
  Direxion Daily 7-10
Year Treasury Bear 1X
Shares
  Direxion Daily 20+
Year Treasury Bear 1X
Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$ 125,787    $    $   

Interest income

  42      110      954   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  125,829      110      954   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  198,274      3,400      27,867   

Licensing fees

  33,046      9,918      9,918   

Professional fees

  22,663      4,787      5,116   

Reports to shareholders

  16,524      5,435      9,622   

Administration fees

  8,751      201      1,646   

Accounting fees

  7,345      177      1,431   

Transfer agent fees

  7,106           5   

Pricing fees

  3,968      3,968      3,967   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      410      2,480   

Custody fees

  1,317      624      1,212   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  818      25      168   

Insurance fees

  788      27      159   

Compliance fees

  234      7      48   

Offering fees

            7,500   

Other

  844      747      760   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  304,158      29,726      71,899   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (89,361   (24,815   (31,646
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  214,797      4,911      40,253   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss, before income taxes

  (88,968   (4,801   (39,299

Deferred tax benefit

  754,467             
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

  665,499      (4,801   (39,299
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized loss on:

Investment securities

  (5,960,075          

In-kind redemptions

  (31,571          

Deferred tax expense

  (196,069          

Swaps

       (42,422   (1,548,707
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized loss on investment securities, in-kind redemptions, deferred tax expense and swaps

  (6,187,715   (42,422   (1,548,707
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  284,920             

Deferred tax expense

  (358,904          

Swaps

       (20,395   575,031   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities, deferred tax expense and swaps

  (73,984   (20,395   575,031   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investment securities, in-kind redemptions, deferred tax expense and swaps

  (6,261,699   (62,817   (973,676
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

$ (5,596,200 $ (67,618 $ (1,012,975
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 41


Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

     Direxion Daily Total
Bond Market Bear
1X Shares
    Direxion Daily Total
Market Bear
1X Shares
 

Investment Income:

    

Interest income

   $ 250      $ 90   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  250      90   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Licensing fees

  13,497      24,381   

Reports to shareholders

  13,329      6,714   

Investment advisory fees

  7,405      2,675   

Professional fees

  6,073      4,937   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,968   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      821   

Custody fees

  657      659   

Administration fees

  438      158   

Accounting fees

  385      144   

Insurance fees

  58      34   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  53      24   

Compliance fees

  15      7   

Other

  750      748   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  49,107      45,270   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (38,411   (41,406
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  10,696      3,864   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (10,446   (3,774
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized loss on:

Swaps

  (91,496   (166,687
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized loss on swaps

  (91,496   (166,687
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Swaps

  18,333      96,314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation on swaps

  18,333      96,314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on swaps

  (73,163   (70,373
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

$ (83,609 $ (74,147
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
42 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion All Cap Insider
Sentiment Shares
  Direxion iBillionaire
Index ETF
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
August 1, 2014^
through
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment income

$ 175,910    $ 307,930    $ 90,257    $ 52,124   

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities and in-kind redemptions

  2,147,927      5,165,750      286,755      (112,397

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities

  199,941      (139,200   331,309      5,423   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  2,523,778      5,334,480      708,321      (54,850
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net investment income

  (139,327   (262,040   (74,634   (54,027

Net realized gains

            (25,802     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (139,327   (262,040   (100,436   (54,027
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  45,105,530      94,792,831      3,802,500      39,159,000   

Cost of shares redeemed

       (75,399,019   (3,881,525   (4,772,000

Transaction fees

  (5,337   12,499             
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  45,100,193      19,406,311      (79,025   34,387,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  47,484,644      24,478,751      528,860      34,278,123   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  30,024,008      5,545,257      34,278,123        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 77,508,652    $ 30,024,008    $ 34,806,983    $ 34,278,123   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of period/year

$ 38,691    $ 2,108    $ 22,936    $ 7,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  450,001      100,001      1,350,000        

Shares sold

  650,006      1,500,000      150,000      1,550,000   

Shares repurchased

       (1,150,000   (150,000   (200,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  1,100,007      450,001      1,350,000      1,350,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

^  Commencement of investment operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 43


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal
Weighted Index Shares
  Direxion S&P 500® Volatility
Response Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment income

$ 325,663    $ 306,799    $ 181,078    $ 346,555   

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities and in-kind redemptions

  1,189,111      3,117,704      (300,618   184,673   

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities

  2,254,412      1,526,562      708,797      1,780,341   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  3,769,186      4,951,065      589,257      2,311,569   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net investment income

  (286,695   (289,287   (149,878   (309,030

Net realized gains

            (418,385   (46,932
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (286,695   (289,287   (568,263   (355,962
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  48,224,357      55,724,624      8,837,120      48,073,462   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (6,541,600   (34,311,240        (31,503,708

Transaction fees

       7,708           9,451   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  41,682,757      21,421,092      8,837,120      16,579,205   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  45,165,248      26,082,870      8,858,114      18,534,812   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  33,754,968      7,672,098      23,825,153      5,290,341   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 78,920,216    $ 33,754,968    $ 32,683,267    $ 23,825,153   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of period/year

$ 38,968    $    $ 67,600    $ 36,400   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  550,001      150,001      400,001      100,001   

Shares sold

  750,000      1,000,000      150,000      850,000   

Shares repurchased

  (100,000   (600,000        (550,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  1,200,001      550,001      550,001      400,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
44 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Value Line®
Conservative
Equity ETF
  Direxion Value Line®
Mid- and Large-Cap
High Dividend ETF
 
  For the Period
March 11, 2015^
through
April 30,  2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
March 11, 2015^
through
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
 

Operations:

Net investment income

$ 15,628    $ 36,902   

Net realized gain on investment securities

  17,427      133,250   

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities

  109,393      118,562   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  142,448      288,714   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net investment income

  (14,220   (33,280
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (14,220   (33,280
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  10,000,000      10,000,000   

Cost of shares redeemed

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  10,000,000      10,000,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  10,128,228      10,255,434   

Net assets:

Beginning of period

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

$ 10,128,228    $ 10,255,434   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed net investment income at end of period

$ 1,408    $ 3,622   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

         

Shares sold

  400,000      400,000   

Shares repurchased

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

  400,000      400,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

^  Commencement of investment operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 45


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Direxion Value Line®
Small- and Mid-Cap
High Dividend ETF
    Direxion Zacks MLP High
Income Shares
 
     For the Period
March 11, 2015^
through
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
    Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
    For the Period
January 23, 2014^
through
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

      

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 45,963      $ 665,499      $ (54,020

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions, deferred tax expense and swaps

     93,224        (6,187,715     704,858   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities

     39,551        (73,984     (323,545
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  178,738     (5,596,200   327,293   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net investment income

  (53,408          

Return of capital

       (3,116,000   (1,370,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (53,408 )   (3,116,000   (1,370,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  10,000,000      57,477,670      55,371,000   

Cost of shares redeemed

       (5,059,000     

Transaction fees

       680        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  10,000,000     52,419,350      55,371,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  10,125,330      43,707,150      54,327,793   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

       54,327,793        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 10,125,330   $ 98,034,943    $ 54,327,793   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss) at end of period/year

$ (7,445 ) $ 611,479    $ (54,020
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

       1,350,000        

Shares sold

  400,000      1,700,000      1,350,000   

Shares repurchased

       (150,000     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  400,000     2,900,000      1,350,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

^  Commencement of investment operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
46 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

  Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear
1X Shares
  Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear
1X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (4,801 $ (10,655 $ (39,299 $ (55,548

Net realized loss on swaps

  (42,422   (6,975   (1,548,707   (325,652

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps

  (20,395   (80,398   575,031      (948,078
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

  (67,618   (98,028   (1,012,975   (1,329,278
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

            8,227,926      1,293,389   

Cost of shares redeemed

            (1,134,275     

Transaction fees

            113        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

            7,093,764      1,293,389   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (67,618   (98,028   6,080,789      (35,889

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  1,570,894      1,668,922      8,612,512      8,648,401   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 1,503,276    $ 1,570,894    $ 14,693,301    $ 8,612,512   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (13,622 $ (8,821 $ (85,178 $ (45,879
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  50,001      50,001      350,001      300,001   

Shares sold

            350,000      50,000   

Shares repurchased

            (50,000     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  50,001      50,001      650,001      350,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 47


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     Direxion Daily Total
Bond Market Bear
1X Shares
    Direxion Daily Total
Market Bear
1X Shares
 
     Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
    Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

        

Net investment loss

   $ (10,446   $ (60,547   $ (3,774   $ (8,552

Net realized loss on swaps

     (91,496     (569,677     (166,687     (199,688

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps

     18,333        (2,807     96,314        (25,584
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

  (83,609   (633,031   (74,147   (233,824
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

       19,369,025      945,425      1,062,675   

Cost of shares redeemed

       (24,249,273   (985,073     

Transaction fees

       7,275      98        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

       (4,872,973   (39,550   1,062,675   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (83,609   (5,506,004   (113,697   828,851   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  3,372,921      8,878,925      2,027,988      1,199,137   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 3,289,312    $ 3,372,921    $ 1,914,291    $ 2,027,988   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (61,338 $ (50,892 $ (11,066 $ (7,292
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  100,001      250,001      100,001      50,001   

Shares sold

       550,000      50,000      50,000   

Shares repurchased

       (700,000   (50,000     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  100,001      100,001      100,001      100,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
48 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

    RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS  
   Net
Asset
Value,
Beginning
of
Year/
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments
  Net
Increase
(Decrease) in
Net
Asset
Value
resulting
from
Operations
  Dividends
from
Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from
Realized
Capital
Gains
  Distributions
from
Return
of
Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/
Period
  Total
Return3
  Net
Assets,
End of
Year/
Period
(000’s
omitted)
  Net
Expenses4
  Total
Expenses4
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
After
Expense
Reimbursement4
  Net
Expenses2,4,5
  Total
Expenses2,4
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
After
Expense
Reimbursement2,4
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate6
 
Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 66.72    $ 0.23    $ 0.23    $ 3.70    $ 3.93    $ (0.19 $    $    $ (0.19 $ 70.46      5.89 $ 77,509      0.65   0.81   0.67   0.65   0.81   0.67   421

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 55.45      0.81      0.82      11.12      11.93      (0.66             (0.66 $ 66.72      21.60 $ 30,024      0.66   0.91   1.33   0.65   0.91   1.34   835

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 44.40      0.88      0.88      12.51      13.39      (0.80   (1.54        (2.34 $ 55.45      31.35 $ 5,545      0.65   1.69   1.77   0.65   1.69   1.77   920

For the Period December 8, 20117 through October 31, 2012

$ 40.00      0.28      0.28      4.48      4.76      (0.36             (0.36 $ 44.40      11.94 $ 4,440      0.65   2.20   0.72   0.65   2.19   0.72   620
Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 25.39      0.06      0.06      0.40      0.46      (0.05   (0.02        (0.07 $ 25.78      1.82 $ 34,807      0.65   0.91   0.49   0.65   0.91   0.49   93

For the Period August 1, 20147 through October 31, 2014

$ 25.00      0.04      0.04      0.39      0.43      (0.04             (0.04 $ 25.39      1.71 $ 34,278      0.65   1.13   0.67   0.65   1.13   0.67   18
Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 61.37      0.36      0.36      4.36      4.72      (0.32             (0.32 $ 65.77      7.70 $ 78,920      0.35   0.53   1.12   0.35   0.53   1.12   35

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 51.15      0.65      0.65      10.21      10.86      (0.64             (0.64 $ 61.37      21.35 $ 33,755      0.35   0.62   1.16   0.35   0.61   1.17   80

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 37.20      0.38      0.38      13.95      14.33      (0.38             (0.38 $ 51.15      38.72 $ 7,672      0.35   1.58   0.84   0.35   1.58   0.84   34

For the Period March 21, 20127 through October 31, 2012

$ 40.00      0.28      0.28      (2.76   (2.48   (0.32             (0.32 $ 37.20      (6.24 )%  $ 1,860      0.35   2.88   1.21   0.35   2.88   1.21   17
Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 59.56      0.37      0.37      0.86      1.23      (0.32   (1.05        (1.37 $ 59.42      2.07 $ 32,683      0.45   0.99   1.25   0.45   0.99   1.25   85

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 52.90      0.85      0.86      6.64      7.49      (0.71   (0.12        (0.83 $ 59.56      14.21 $ 23,825      0.47   0.90   1.50   0.45   0.88   1.52   145

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 42.66      0.84      0.84      10.15      10.99      (0.75             (0.75 $ 52.90      25.95 $ 5,290      0.45   1.78   1.77   0.45   1.78   1.77   133

For the Period January 11, 20127 through October 31, 2012

$ 40.00      0.20      0.20      2.80      3.00      (0.33        (0.01   (0.34 $ 42.66      7.50 $ 2,133      0.45   4.93   0.61   0.45   4.93   0.61   238
Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF   

For the Period March 11, 20157 through April 30, 2015

$ 25.00      0.04      0.04      0.32      0.36      (0.04             (0.04 $ 25.32      1.42 $ 10,128      0.58   1.34   1.09   0.58   1.34   1.09   3
Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF   

For the Period March 11, 20157 through April 30, 2015

$ 25.00      0.09      0.09      0.63      0.72      (0.08             (0.08 $ 25.64      2.89 $ 10,255      0.58   1.33   2.57   0.58   1.33   2.57   28
Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF   

For the Period March 11, 20157 through April 30, 2015

$ 25.00      0.12      0.12      0.32      0.44      (0.13             (0.13 $ 25.31      1.76 $ 10,125      0.58   1.33   3.20   0.58   1.33   3.20   34
Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 40.24      0.06      (0.05   (4.97   (4.91             (1.52   (1.52 $ 33.81      (12.03 )%  $ 98,035      0.65 %8    0.92   (0.27 )%    0.65   0.92   (0.27 )%    71

For the Period January 23, 20147 through October 31, 2014

$ 40.00      (0.08   (0.14   2.39      2.31                (2.07   (2.07 $ 40.24      5.73 $ 54,328      0.65 %8    1.23   (0.43 )%    0.65   1.23   (0.43 )%    92
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 31.42      (0.10   (0.10   (1.26   (1.36                     $ 30.06      (4.33 )%  $ 1,503      0.65   3.93   (0.64 )%    0.65   3.93   (0.64 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 33.38      (0.21   (0.21   (1.75   (1.96                     $ 31.42      (5.87 )%  $ 1,571      0.65   3.85   (0.65 )%    0.65   3.85   (0.65 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 32.80      (0.22   (0.22   0.80      0.58                        $ 33.38      1.77 $ 1,669      0.65   4.34   (0.65 )%    0.65   4.34   (0.65 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 35.36      (0.22   (0.22   (2.34   (2.56                     $ 32.80      (7.24 )%  $ 1,640      0.65   2.76   (0.65 )%    0.65   2.76   (0.65 )%    0

For the Period March 23, 20117 through October 31, 2011

$ 40.00      (0.14   (0.14   (4.50   (4.64                     $ 35.36      (11.60 )%  $ 3,536      0.65   3.17   (0.61 )%    0.65   3.17   (0.61 )%    0
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 24.61      (0.07   (0.07   (1.93   (2.00                     $ 22.61      (8.13 )%  $ 14,693      0.65   1.16   (0.63 )%    0.65   1.16   (0.63 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 28.83      (0.18   (0.18   (4.04   (4.22                     $ 24.61      (14.64 )%  $ 8,613      0.65   1.21   (0.65 )%    0.65   1.21   (0.65 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 26.63      (0.18   (0.18   2.38      2.20                        $ 28.83      8.26 $ 8,648      0.65   1.59   (0.65 )%    0.65   1.59   (0.65 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 30.24      (0.18   (0.18   (3.43   (3.61                     $ 26.63      (11.94 )%  $ 2,663      0.65   2.55   (0.65 )%    0.65   2.55   (0.65 )%    0

For the Period March 23, 20117 through October 31, 2011

$ 40.00      (0.14   (0.14   (9.62   (9.76                     $ 30.24      (24.40 )%  $ 3,024      0.65   3.29   (0.61 )%    0.65   3.29   (0.61 )%    0

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

    RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS  
   Net
Asset
Value,
Beginning
of
Year/
Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments
  Net
Increase
(Decrease) in
Net
Asset
Value
resulting
from
Operations
  Dividends
from
Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from
Realized
Capital
Gains
  Distributions
from
Return
of
Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/
Period
  Total
Return3
  Net
Assets,
End of
Year/
Period
(000’s
omitted)
  Net
Expenses4
  Total
Expenses4
  Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
After
Expense
Reimbursement4
  Net
Expenses2,4,5
  Total
Expenses2,4
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
After
Expense
Reimbursement2,4
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate6
 
Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 33.73    $ (0.10 $ (0.10 $ (0.74 $ (0.84 $    $    $    $    $ 32.89      (2.49 )%  $ 3,289      0.65   2.98   (0.63 )%    0.65   2.98   (0.63 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 35.52      (0.22   (0.22   (1.57   (1.79                     $ 33.73      (5.04 )%  $ 3,373      0.65   1.25   (0.65 )%    0.65   1.25   (0.65 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 35.48      (0.23   (0.23   0.27      0.04                        $ 35.52      0.11 $ 8,879      0.65   1.53   (0.65 )%    0.65   1.53   (0.65 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 37.48      (0.24   (0.24   (1.76   (2.00                     $ 35.48      (5.34 )%  $ 8,869      0.65   0.92   (0.65 )%    0.65   0.92   (0.65 )%    0

For the Period March 23, 20117 through October 31, 2011

$ 40.00      (0.15   (0.15   (2.37   (2.52                     $ 37.48      (6.30 )%  $ 43,100      0.65   1.09   (0.64 )%    0.65   1.09   (0.64 )%    0
Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares   

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 20.28      (0.06   (0.06   (1.08   (1.14                     $ 19.14      (5.62 )%  $ 1,914      0.65   7.61   (0.63 )%    0.65   7.61   (0.63 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 23.98      (0.14   (0.14   (3.56   (3.70                     $ 20.28      (15.43 )%  $ 2,028      0.65   6.92   (0.64 )%    0.65   6.92   (0.64 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 31.64      (0.18   (0.18   (7.48   (7.66                     $ 23.98      (24.21 )%  $ 1,199      0.65   4.44   (0.65 )%    0.65   4.44   (0.65 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 39.48      (0.22   (0.22   (5.62   (5.84        (2.00        (2.00 $ 31.64      (15.64 )%  $ 4,747      0.65   3.04   (0.65 )%    0.65   3.04   (0.65 )%    0

For the Period June 15, 20117 through October 31, 2011

$ 40.00      (0.10   (0.10   (0.42   (0.52                     $ 39.48      (1.30 )%  $ 3,948      0.65   3.70   (0.64 )%    0.65   3.70   (0.64 )%    0

 

1  Net investment income (loss) per share represents net investment income divided by the daily average shares of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period.
2  Excludes interest expense and extraordinary expenses which comprise of excise tax.
3  Total return is calculated assuming an intial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. The total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by the investment advisor.
4  For periods less than a year, these ratios are annualized.
5  Net expenses include effects of any reimbursement or recoupment.
6  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares. Portfolio turnover rate does not include effects of turnover of the swap portfolio.
7  Commencement of investment operations.
8  This ratio excludes deferred tax benefits/expenses for all components of the Statement of Operations. Had these amounts been included, the ratio would be 0.05%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

1.   ORGANIZATION

The Direxion Shares ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust formed on April 23, 2008, and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust is a registered investment company that has 63 separate series (each, a “Fund” and together the “Funds”). 12 of these Funds are included in this report:

 

Benchmark Funds

Bear Funds

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares
Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares
Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares
Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares
Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF
Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

The Benchmark Funds seek to match, after expenses, the return of a benchmark through time. For these Funds, the benchmark performance for the period is the standard against which they should be evaluated. The Benchmark Funds attempt to provide investment results that correlate positively to the return of an index or benchmark. Each Bear Fund’s investment objective is to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to the inverse performance of a particular index or benchmark. The Bear Funds attempt to provide investment results that correlate negatively to the return of an index or benchmark. These Bear Funds seek -100% of the returns of their respective benchmark indices.

 

Funds

Index or Benchmark

Daily Target

 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

Sabrient Multi-Cap Insider/Analyst Quant-Weighted Index      

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

iBillionaire Index      

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index      

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

S&P 500® Volatility Response Index      

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

Value Line® Conservative Equity Index      

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend Yield Index      

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend Yield Index      

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

Zacks MLP Index      

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

MSCI U.S. Broad Market Index   -100

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index   -100

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index   -100

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index   -100

 

2.   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

a)  Investment Valuation – The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share of each Fund is determined daily, as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (normally at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time), each day the NYSE is

 

 
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open for business. On days that the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) recommends that the bond markets close all day, the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares, Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares and Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares do not calculate their NAVs, even if the NYSE is open for business. Similarly, on days that SIFMA recommends that the bond markets close early, each of the above Bear Funds calculate its NAV as of the time of the recommended close, usually 2:00 p.m. Eastern time, rather than the close of regular trading on the NYSE. A security listed or traded on an exchange, domestic or foreign, is valued at its last sales price on the principal exchange on which it is traded prior to the time when assets are valued. If no sale is reported at that time, the mean of the last bid and asked prices is used. Securities primarily traded on the NASDAQ® Global Market (“NASDAQ”) for which market quotations are readily available are valued using the NASDAQ® Official Closing Price (“NOCP”) provided by NASDAQ each business day. Over-the-counter securities held by a Fund are valued at the last sales price or, if no sales price is reported, the mean of the last bid and asked price is used. The portfolio securities of a Fund that are listed on national exchanges are valued at the last sales price of such securities; if no sales price is reported, the mean of the last bid and asked price is used. Swaps contracts are valued using the closing price of the underlying reference entity or the closing value of the underlying reference index. Securities or swap contracts are fair valued as determined by Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) under the supervision of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) in the following scenarios: a) reliable market quotations are not readily available; b) the Funds’ pricing service does not provide a valuation for such securities; c) the Fund’s pricing service provides valuation that in the judgment of the Adviser does not represent fair value; or d) the Fund or Adviser believes the market price is stale.

b)  Swap Contracts – Each Fund may enter into equity swap contacts. Standard equity swap contracts are between two parties that agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross amount to be exchanged is calculated with respect to a “notional amount” (i.e. the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index or industry sector). Each Fund enters into master confirmation agreements with counterparties to mitigate counterparty credit risk in derivatives contracts. A Fund does not offset fair value amounts for derivatives contracts and related cash collateral on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities arising from derivative contracts executed with the same counterparties under such master confirmation agreements. The Fund’s obligations are accrued daily and offset by any amounts owed to the Fund.

In a “long” equity swap agreement, the counterparty will generally agree to pay the Fund the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the swap contract would have increased in value if the Fund had been invested in the particular securities, plus dividends that would have been received on those securities. The Fund will agree to pay the counterparty a floating rate of interest (e.g., a LIBOR based rate) on the notional amount of the swap contract plus the amount, if any, by which the notional amount would have decreased in value had it been invested in such securities plus, in certain instances, commissions or trading spreads on the notional amounts. Thus, the return on the swap contract should be the gain or loss on the notional amount plus dividends on the securities less the interest and commission paid by the Fund on the notional amount. Payments may be made at the conclusion of the contract or periodically during its term. In certain instances, market factors such as the interest rate environment and the demand to borrow the securities underlining the swap agreement can cause a scenario in which the counterparty will pay the Fund interest. These swap contracts do not include the delivery of securities by the Funds to the counterparty. The net amount of the excess, if any, of the Fund’s obligations owed over its entitlement with respect to each swap is accrued on a daily basis and an amount of cash or liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to such accrued excess is maintained in a segregated account by the Funds’ Custodian. Until a swap contract is settled in cash, the gain or loss on the notional amount plus dividends on the securities less the interest paid by the Fund on the notional amount are recorded as “unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swaps” and when cash is exchanged, the gain or loss is recorded as “realized gains or losses on swaps”.

Each Fund may enter into swap contracts that provide the opposite return of the underlying benchmark or security (“short” the index or security). The operations are similar to that of the swaps disclosed above except that the counterparty pays interest to the Fund on the notional amount outstanding and the dividends on the underlying securities reduce the return of the swap. However, in certain instances, market factors such as the interest rate environment and the demand to borrow the securities underlining the swap agreement can cause a scenario in which the Fund will pay the counterparty interest. These amounts are netted with any unrealized appreciation or depreciation to determine the value of the swap. The Funds will typically enter into equity swap agreements to obtain short exposure to meet their objectives.

 

 
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Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11 “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (“ASU 2011 - 11”), which requires entities to disclose (i) gross and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the financial statements, and (ii) instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting agreement. ASU 2011-11 is limited in scope to the following financial instruments, to the extent they are offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement: (i) recognized derivative instruments accounted for under ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging).

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help a Fund mitigate its counterparty risk , a Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives (“OTC”), including swap contracts, and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms, netting and rights of set-off provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, a Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables to create a single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of a default (close-out netting) or similar event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

Collateral requirements generally differ by type of derivative. Collateral terms are contract specific for OTC derivatives (e.g. swaps). Generally, for transactions traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are calculated by netting the marked-to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to the counterparty must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required to be made. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its derivatives counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds elect to not offset assets and liabilities subject to an ISDA Master Agreement, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Therefore, all qualifying transactions are presented on a gross basis in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of April 30, 2015, the impact of netting of assets and liabilities and the offsetting of collateral pledged or received based on contractual netting/set-off provisions in the ISDA Master Agreement are detailed in the following table.

In the event of the counterparty’s default, bankruptcy or any other event for which the counterparty cannot meet its obligations, a Fund bears the risk of loss equal to the amount of the daily appreciation owed to the Fund. This obligation represents the daily gain accrued to the Fund from the close of business day prior to this event to the day on which this event occurs and the counterparty can no longer meet its obligations. A Fund will enter into swap agreements only with large, well-capitalized and established financial institutions. The creditworthiness of each of the firms that is a party to a swap agreement is monitored by the Adviser. Shareholders may obtain swap counterparty financial statements at www.sec.gov. Swap contracts are subject to credit risk. Credit risk occurs when the financial condition of an issuer of a security or instrument may cause it to default or become unable to pay interest or principal due on the security. The counterparty to a swap contract might default on its obligations. In addition, the Funds have agreements with certain counterparties with which it trades swap contracts that contain credit risk-related contingent features that could be triggered subject to certain circumstances. Such circumstances include agreed upon net asset value and performance-based thresholds. The maximum exposure to the Funds in regard to potential counterparty default and credit-risk related contingent features at April 30, 2015 is detailed in the following table. If such credit risk-related contingencies were triggered the counterparties would have the option to terminate any positions open under the master netting agreement.

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 53


Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Bank of America Merrill Lynch

 

            Assets:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
                   Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
        

Fund Name

   Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Received
     Net
Amount
     Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Pledged
     Net
Amount2
 

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

   $       $       $       $       $ 55,531       $       $ 55,531 1     $   

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: BNP Paribas

 

            Assets:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
                   Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
        

Fund Name

   Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Received
     Net
Amount
     Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Pledged
     Net
Amount2
 

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

   $       $       $       $       $ 16,141       $       $ 16,141 1     $   

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Credit Suisse International

 

            Assets:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
                   Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
        

Fund Name

   Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Received
     Net
Amount
     Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Pledged
     Net
Amount2
 

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

   $       $       $       $       $ 22,991       $       $ 22,991 1     $   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

     76,057                         76,057                                   

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

     5,659                         5,659                                   

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

 

 
54    DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Deutsche Bank AG London

 

            Assets:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
                   Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
        

Fund Name

   Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Received
     Net
Amount
     Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Pledged
     Net
Amount2
 

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

   $       $       $       $       $ 58,841       $       $ 52,632       $ 6,209   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

                                     54,774                 54,774 1         

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Morgan Stanley Capital Services

 

            Assets:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
                   Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not offset
in the Statement of
Asset and Liabilities
        

Fund Name

   Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Received
     Net
Amount
     Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
     Financial
Instruments
     Collateral
Pledged
     Net
Amount2
 

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

   $       $       $       $       $ 8,241       $       $ 8,241 1     $   

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

     524                         524                                   

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

c)  Risks of Investing in Foreign Securities – Investments in foreign securities involve greater risks than investing in domestic securities. As a result, the Funds’ returns and net asset values may be affected to a large degree by fluctuations in currency exchange rates, political, diplomatic or economic conditions and regulatory requirements in other countries. The laws and accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards in foreign countries may require less disclosure as is required in the U.S., and therefore there may be less public information available about foreign companies. Investments in foreign emerging markets present a greater risk than investing in foreign issuers in general. The risk of political or social upheaval is greater in emerging markets. In addition, there may be risks of an economy’s dependence on revenues from particular commodities, currency transfer restrictions, a limited number of potential buyers for such securities and delays and disruption in securities settlement procedures.

d)  Security Transactions – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. The Funds determine the gain or loss realized from investment transactions by comparing the identified cost, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes, with the net sales proceeds.

e)  Federal Income Taxes – Each Fund, with the exception of the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares, intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to make the requisite distributions of net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders sufficient to relieve it from all or substantially all Federal income and excise taxes.

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT   55


The Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares intends to invest primarily in Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”), which generally are treated as qualified public traded partnerships for federal income tax purposes. As such, the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares does not intend to qualify as a regulated investment company pursuant to Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, but is taxed as a regular C-corporation. As a regular C-corporation, the Fund is obligated to pay federal, state and local income tax on its taxable income. In addition, current tax laws prevent the Fund from qualifying as regulated investment company due to the Fund’s concentration in MLPs. Currently the maximum marginal regular federal income tax rate for a regular C-corporation is 35%. The Fund may be subject to a 20% alternative minimum tax on its federal alternative minimum taxable income to the extent that its alternative minimum tax exceeds its regular federal income tax. The Fund is currently using an estimated 37.67% tax rate for federal, state and local tax, which is composed of a 35% marginal federal tax rate and an assumed 2.67% rate attributable to state taxes.

The Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares tax expense is included in the Statement of Operations based on the component of income or gain (losses) to which the expenses relate. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and the amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred income tax asset will not be realized.

The Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares recognizes in the financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax benefits resulting from such a position are measured as the amount that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood on a cumulative basis to be sustained on examination.

f)  Income and Expenses – Interest income, including amortization of premium and discount, is recognized on an accrual basis. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received from the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares’ investments in MLPs generally are comprised of ordinary income, capital gains and return of capital from the MLPs. For financial statement purposes, the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares use return of capital and income estimates to allocate the dividend income received. Such estimates are based on historical information available from each MLP. These estimates may subsequently be revised based on information received from the MLPs after their respective tax reporting periods are concluded, as the actual character of these distributions is not known until after the fiscal year end of the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares.

The Funds are charged for those expenses that are directly attributable to each series, such as advisory fees and registration costs. Expenses that are not directly attributable to a series are generally allocated among the Trust’s series in proportion to their respective net assets.

g)  Distributions to Shareholders – Each Fund pays dividends from net investment income and distributes net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Certain Funds also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemptions of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

h)  Guarantees and Indemnifications – In the ordinary course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Funds agree to indemnify third parties upon occurrence of specified events. The Fund’s maximum exposure relating to these indemnification agreements is unknown. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses in connection with these provisions and believe the risk of loss is remote.

i)  Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3.   INCOME TAX AND DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended April 30, 2015 and year ended October 31, 2014 are presented in the following table. The tax character of distributions to shareholders made during the period

 

 
56 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. For the six months ended April 30, 2015, the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares distributions were expected to be comprised of 100% return of capital.

 

    Six Months Ended April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
    Period Ended October 31, 2014  
    Distributions Paid From:     Distributions Paid From:  

Funds

  Ordinary
Income
    Long Term
Capital Gains
    Return
of Capital
    Ordinary
Income
    Long Term
Capital Gains
    Return
of Capital
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

  $ 139,327      $      $      $ 262,040      $      $   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

    100,436                      54,027                 

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

    286,695                      289,287                 

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

    568,263                      355,962                 

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF1

    14,220                                      

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF1

    33,280                                      

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF1

    53,408                                      

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

                  3,116,000                      1,370,500   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

                                         

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

                                         

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

                                         

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

                                         

 

1  Commenced operations on March 11, 2015.

At October 31, 2014, the components of accumulated earnings/loss on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

Funds

  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Undistributed
Ordinary
Income (Loss)
    Undistributed
Capital Gain
(Loss)
    Other
Accumulated
Earnings (Losses)
    Total
Accumulated
Earnings (Losses)
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

  $ (209,083   $      $      $      $ (209,083

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

    760        33,120                      33,880   

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

    1,407,902                             1,407,902   

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

    2,586,768        454,278               (399,347     2,641,699   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

    (167,361                   (589,669     (757,030

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

    (1,016,698              (1,161,461     (2,178,159

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

    (112,141                   (2,323,256     (2,435,397

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

    (306,711                   (1,583,803     (1,890,514

 

 
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At April 30, 2015, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for Federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Funds

Tax Cost of
Investments
  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

$ 77,473,724    $ 1,943,702    $ (1,952,844 $ (9,142

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

  34,479,911      336,732      (4,663   332,069   

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

  75,089,942      3,809,547      (147,233   3,662,314   

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

  29,342,331      3,666,714      (371,149   3,295,565   

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

  9,983,278      264,387      (154,994   109,393   

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

  10,120,190      118,562           118,562   

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

  10,065,547      227,886      (188,335   39,551   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

  252,632                  

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

  3,110,121                  

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

  740,432                  

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

  420,366                  

The difference between the book cost of investments and the tax cost of investments is primarily attributable to tax deferral of losses on wash sales, mark to market of unrealized gains on passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”) and basis adjustments on investments in real estate trusts (“REITs”).

Net investment income/(loss) and realized gains and losses for Federal income tax purposes may differ from those reported on the financial statements because of permanent book-to-tax differences. GAAP requires that permanent differences in net investment income/(loss) and realized gains and losses due to differences between financial reporting and tax reporting be classified between various components of net assets. The permanent differences primarily relate to tax treatment of redemption in-kind, net operating losses, distribution reclasses, sales of REITS and PFICs and utilization of earning and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares.

In order to meet certain excise tax distribution requirements, each Fund, with the exception of the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares, is required to measure and distribute annually net capital gains realized during a twelve month period ending October 31 and net investment income earned during a twelve month period ending December 31. In connection with this, these Funds are permitted for tax purposes to defer into their next fiscal year qualified late year losses. Qualified late year ordinary losses are generally losses incurred between January 1 and the end of their fiscal year, October 31, 2015.

At October 31, 2014, these Funds deferred, on a tax basis, qualified late year losses of:

 

Funds

Ordinary Late
Year Loss
Deferral
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

$   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

    

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

    

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

    

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

  8,821   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

  45,879   

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

  50,892   

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

  7,292   

Under current law, each Fund, with the exception of the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares, may carryforward net capital losses indefinitely to use to offset capital gains realized in future years. Previous law limited the carry forward of capital losses to the eight tax years following the year the capital loss was realized. If a Fund has capital losses that are subject to current law and also has capital losses subject to prior law, the losses realized under current law will be

 

 
58 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


utilized to offset capital gains before any of the losses governed by prior law can be used. As a result of these ordering rules, capital losses realized under previous law may be more likely to expire unused. Capital losses realized under current law will carry forward retaining their classification as long-term or short-term losses; as compared to under prior law in which all capital losses were carried forward as short term capital losses.

At October 31, 2014, for Federal income tax purposes, the following Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains:

 

Funds

Expiring
10/31/2019
  Unlimited ST   Unlimited LT  

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

$    $    $   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

              

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

              

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

              

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

  67,332      513,516        

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

  282,257      829,104        

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

  72,234      2,200,130        

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

       1,576,511        

The Funds follow authoritative financial reporting rules regarding recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The Funds have reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there is no effect to the Funds’ financial positions or results of operations and no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Open tax years are those years that are open for examination by the relevant income taxing authority. As of October 31, 2014, open Federal and state income tax years include the tax years ended October 31, 2012, October 31, 2013 and October 31, 2014. The Funds have no examination in progress. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax expense will significantly change in the next twelve months.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and tax purposes. Components of the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares deferred tax liability as of April 30, 2015 are as follows:

 

Deferred tax assets:

Net operating loss carryforward

$ 773,646   

Capital loss carryforward

  1,790,444   
  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance

  2,564,090   

Valuation allowance

  (1,986,513

Total deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

  577,577   

Less deferred tax liabilities:

Net unrealized appreciation on investments in securities

  577,577   
  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

$   
  

 

 

 

The net operating loss carryforward and capital loss carryforward are available to offset future taxable income. The Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares has the following net operating loss and capital loss amounts:

 

Capital loss

Amount   Expiration  

Fiscal year ended:

October 31, 2015

$ 4,752,962      October 31, 2035   

Net operating loss

Amount   Expiration  

Fiscal year ended:

October 31, 2015

$ 2,053,743      October 31, 2035   

The net operating loss can be carried forward for 20 years and, accordingly, would begin to expire as of October 31, 2035.

 

 
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Total income tax benefit (current and deferred) differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate of 35% to net investment income and realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments before taxes for the period ended April 30, 2015 is as follows:

 

Income tax provision (benefit) at the federal statutory rate of 35%

$ (2,028,493

State income tax (benefit), net of of federal benefit

  (154,749

Tax benefit due to change in effective state rates

  (2,765

Change in valuation allowance

  1,986,513   
  

 

 

 

Total tax benefit

$ (199,494

At April 30, 2015, the tax cost of investments, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes of the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares were as follows:

 

Tax cost of investments

$ 97,507,142   

Gross unrealized appreciation

  1,011,011   

Gross unrealized depreciation

  (758,590
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

$ 252,421   
  

 

 

 

 

4.   CREATION AND REDEMPTION TRANSACTIONS AND TRANSACTION FEES

Each Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in large blocks of shares called “Creation Units.” A creation unit consists of 50,000 shares. Creation units of the Benchmark Funds are issued and redeemed in cash and/or in-kind for securities included in the relevant underlying index. Creation units of the Bear Funds are issued and redeemed for cash. Investors such as market makers, large investors and institutions who wish to deal in creation units directly with a Fund must have entered into an authorized participant agreement with the principal underwriter and the transfer agent, or purchase through a dealer that has entered into such an agreement. Transactions in shares for each Fund are disclosed in detail in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

Transaction fees payable to the Trust are imposed to compensate the Trust for the transfer and other transaction costs of a Fund associated with the issuance and redemption of creation units. There is a fixed and a variable component to the total transaction fee. A fixed transaction fee is applicable to each creation or redemption transaction, regardless of the number of creation units purchased or redeemed. In addition, a variable transaction fee equal to a percentage of the value of each creation unit purchased or redeemed is applicable to each creation or redemption transaction. Transaction fees received by each Fund are reflected in the Capital Share Transaction section of the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

5.   INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The table below displays each Fund’s investment transactions during the period ended April 30, 2015. Purchases represent the aggregate purchases of investments excluding cost of in-kind purchases, short-term investment purchases and swaps contracts. Sales represent the aggregate sales of investments excluding proceeds from in-kind sales, short-term investments and swap contracts. Purchases in-kind are the aggregate of all in-kind purchases and sales in-kind are the aggregate of all proceeds from in-kind sales. The transactions for each of these categories are as follows:

 

Funds

Purchases   Sales   Purchases In-Kind   Sales In-Kind  

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

$ 230,762,709    $ 230,711,969    $ 45,097,718    $   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

  36,559,837      34,075,461      3,796,409      3,874,899   

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

  20,867,687      20,944,632      48,227,828      6,539,678   

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

  35,081,157      21,155,576      1,976,244        

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF1

  10,266,877      301,026             

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF1

  12,873,732      2,886,792             

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF1

  13,416,065      3,443,742             

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

  48,241,604      52,667,478      57,437,080      1,659,917   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

                   

 

1 Represents the period from March 11, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2015.

 

 
60 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities in the Funds during the period ended April 30, 2015.

 

6.   INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

Under an Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, the Adviser provides a continuous investment program for each Fund’s assets in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and limitations, and oversees the day-to-day operations of a Fund, subject to the supervision of the Trustees. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, each Fund pays the Adviser at an annual rate of 0.45% (0.30% for the Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares and 0.60% for the Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares) at an annual rate based on its average daily net assets.

The Adviser has agreed to waive 0.10% of its fees based on average daily net assets at least until September 1, 2016 for the Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares.

Each Fund is responsible for its own operating expenses. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse the Funds’ operating expenses to the extent that they exceed 0.35% for the Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares, 0.45% for the Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares, 0.58% for the Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF, Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF and Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF, and 0.65% for the Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares, Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares, Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares, Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares, Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares, Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF and Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares of average daily net assets at least until September 1, 2016. Any expense waiver is subject to reimbursement by the Funds, as applicable, within the following three years if overall expenses fall below these percentage limitations.

The table below presents amounts that the Adviser recouped, waived and the amounts available for potential recoupment by the Adviser.

 

  Expenses
Recouped
  Expenses
Reimbursed
  Potential Recoupment
Amounts Expiring:
  Total Potential
Recoupment
Amount
 

Funds

October 31,
2015
  October 31,
2016
  October 31,
2017
  October 31,
2018
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

$    $ 42,786    $ 72,176    $ 52,022    $ 59,039    $ 42,786    $ 226,023   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

       46,861                37,316      46,861      84,177   

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

       52,265      60,646      54,528      69,093      52,265      236,532   

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

       63,710      139,868      57,589      75,991      63,710      337,158   

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

       10,824                     10,824      10,824   

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

       10,819                     10,819      10,819   

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

       10,819                     10,819      10,819   

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

       89,361                117,292      89,361      206,653   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

       24,815      61,976      61,281      52,505      24,815      200,577   

 

 
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  Expenses
Recouped
  Expenses
Reimbursed
  Potential Recoupment
Amounts Expiring:
  Total Potential
Recoupment
Amount
 

Funds

October 31,
2015
  October 31,
2016
  October 31,
2017
  October 31,
2018
 

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

$    $ 31,646    $ 53,381    $ 52,376    $ 47,464    $ 31,646    $ 184,867   

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

       38,411      55,348      63,412      56,138      38,411      213,309   

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

       41,406      98,895      89,859      83,335      41,406      313,495   

The Board has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. In accordance with the Plan, each Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities and shareholder services. No 12b-1 fees are currently being charged by any Fund, and there are currently no plans to impose these fees.

 

7.   FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Funds follow authoritative fair valuation accounting standards which establish an authoritative definition of fair value and set out a hierarchy for measuring fair value. These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value and a discussion in changes of valuation techniques and related inputs during the period. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels below:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

Level 2 – Evaluated price based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments at April 30, 2015:

 

  Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares   Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Common Stocks*

$ 77,459,665    $    $    $ 77,459,665    $ 34,728,102    $    $    $ 34,728,102   

Short-Term Investments

  4,917                4,917      83,878                83,878   
  Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted
Index Shares
  Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Common Stocks*

$ 78,751,480    $    $    $ 78,751,480    $ 32,637,896    $    $    $ 32,637,896   

Short-Term Investments

  776                776                       
  Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF   Direxion Value Line®  Mid- and Large-Cap High
Dividend ETF
 
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Common Stocks*

$ 10,092,671    $    $    $ 10,092,671    $ 9,607,140    $    $    $ 9,607,140   

Master Limited Partnerships*

                      631,612                631,612   

 

 
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  Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High
Dividend ETF
  Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Common Stocks*

$ 10,105,098    $    $    $ 10,105,098    $    $    $    $   

Master Limited Partnerships*

                      97,469,092                97,469,092   

Short-Term Investments

                      290,471                290,471   

Other Financial Instruments**

                                       
  Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares   Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Short-Term Investments

$ 252,632    $    $    $ 252,632    $ 3,110,121    $    $    $ 3,110,121   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (81,832        (81,832        21,283           21,283   
  Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares   Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Short-Term Investments

$ 740,432    $    $    $ 740,432    $ 420,366    $    $    $ 420,366   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (79,913        (79,913        6,183           6,183   

 

  * For further detail on each asset class, see the Schedules of Investments.
** Other financial instruments include swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

The Funds also follow authoritative accounting standards which require additional disclosure regarding fair value measurements. Specifically, these standards require reporting entities to disclose a) the input and valuation techniques used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements, for Level 2 or Level 3 positions, b) transfers between all levels (including Level 1 and Level 2) on a gross basis (i.e. transfers out must be disclosed separately from transfers in) as well as the reason(s) for the transfers and c) purchases and sales on a gross basis in the Level 3 rollforward rather than as one net number. Additionally, reporting entities are required to disclose quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 securities during the period ended April 30, 2015. There were no Level 3 securities held by the Funds during the period ended April 30, 2015. It is the Funds’ policy to recognize transfers into Leve 3 at the value as of the beginning of the period.

 

8.   VALUATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Funds follow authoritative standards of accounting for derivative instruments which establish disclosure requirements for derivative instruments. These standards improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by requiring enhanced disclosures that enable investors to understand how and why a fund uses derivatives instruments, how derivatives instruments are accounted for and how derivative instruments affect a fund’s financial position and results of operations.

The Funds use derivative instruments as part of their principal investment strategy to achieve their investment objective. For additional discussion on the risks associated with derivative instruments refer to Note 2. As of April 30, 2015, the Funds were invested in swap contracts. At April 30, 2015, the fair values of derivative instruments, by primary risk, were as follows:

 

  Asset Derivatives1  

Fund

Equity Risk   Interest Rate Risk   Total  

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

$    $ 76,057    $ 76,057   

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

  6,183           6,183   

 

1  Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Unrealized appreciation on swaps.

 

 
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  Liability Derivatives1  

Fund

Equity Risk   Interest Rate Risk   Total  

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

$    $ 81,832    $ 81,832   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

       54,774      54,774   

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

       79,913      79,913   

 

1  Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Unrealized depreciation on swaps.

Transactions in derivative instruments during the six months ended April 30, 2015, by primary risk, were as follows:

 

    Net Realized Gain (Loss)1   Net Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation)2
 
Fund    Equity Risk   Interest Rate Risk   Equity Risk   Interest Rate Risk  
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares Swap Contracts $    $ (42,422 $    $ (20,395
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares Swap Contracts        (1,548,707        575,031   
Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares Swap Contracts        (91,496        18,333   
Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares Swap Contracts   (166,687        96,314        

 

1  Statements of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) on swaps.
2  Statements of Operations location: Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps.

For the period ended April 30, 2015, the volume of the derivatives held by the Funds was as follows:

 

  Quarterly Average Gross
Notional Amounts
 
  Short Equity Swap
Contracts
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

$   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

    

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

    

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

    

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

    

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

    

Direxion Value Line® Small and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

    

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

    

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

  1,460,260   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

  11,353,281   

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

  3,232,976   

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

  1,620,961   

The Bear Funds utilize this volume of derivatives in order to meet the investment objectives of -100% daily performance of their respective index.

 

9.   PRINCIPAL RISKS

Below are some of the principal risks of investing in the Funds. Please refer to the Funds’ prospectus for a full discussion.

Counterparty Risk – A Fund will be subject to credit risk with respect to the amount it expects to receive from counterparties to financial instruments entered into by the Fund. The Funds’ counterparties are generally required to post collateral to the Funds to the extent of the Funds’ daily exposure to such counterparties. However, to the extent any such collateral is insufficient, the Funds will be exposed to counterparty risk as described in this paragraph. In addition, there may be a delay associated with realization by the Funds of the collateral posted by such counterparties in the event

 

 
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of counterparty default or bankruptcy. A Fund may be negatively impacted if a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties. A Fund may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding, and a Fund may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Correlation Risk – A number of factors may affect certain Fund’s ability to achieve a high degree of correlation with its benchmark, and there can be no guarantee that a Fund will achieve a high degree of correlation. A failure to achieve a high degree of correlation may prevent a Fund from achieving its investment objective. A number of factors may adversely affect a Fund’s correlation with its benchmark, including fees, expenses, transaction costs, costs associated with the use of derivatives, income items, accounting standards, and disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for the securities or financial instruments in which the Fund invests. A Fund may not have investment exposure to all securities in its underlying benchmark index, or its weighting of investment exposure to such stocks or industries may be different from that of the index. In addition, a Fund may invest in securities or financial instruments not included in the index underlying its benchmark. A Fund may be subject to large movements of assets into and out of the Fund, potentially resulting in the Fund being over- or under-exposed to its benchmark. Activities surrounding annual index reconstitutions and other index rebalancing or reconstitution events may hinder the Funds’ ability to meet their daily investment objective on that day. Each Bear Fund seeks to rebalance its portfolio daily to keep exposure consistent with its daily investment objective.

Liquidity Risk – In certain circumstances, such as the disruption of the orderly markets for the securities or financial instruments in which a Fund invests, a Fund might not be able to dispose of certain holdings quickly or at prices that represent fair market value in the judgment of the Adviser. Additionally, certain counterparties may have the ability to demand repayment at any time, thereby exposing the Fund to the risk that it may be required to liquidate investments at an inopportune time. This may prevent a Fund from limiting losses, realizing gains or from achieving a high correlation or inverse correlation with its underlying index.

 

10.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds follow authoritative standards for accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the Statements of Assets and Liabilities date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. These standards require the Funds to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all recognized subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For nonrecognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Funds are required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made.

Effective June 1, 2015, the Adviser has agreed to waive 0.15% of its fees based on average daily net assets at least until September 1, 2016 for the Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF, Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF and Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF. In addition, effective June 1, 2015, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse the Funds’ operating expenses to the extent that they exceed 0.38% ETF of average daily net assets for the Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF, Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend at least until September 1, 2016.

On May 21, 2015, the Funds declared income dividends with an ex-date of May 27, 2015 and payable date of June 3, 2015. The income per share for each Fund was as follows:

 

Funds

Per Share
Income
Distribution
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

$   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

    

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

    

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

    

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

  0.03413   

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

  0.07443   

 

 
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Funds

Per Share
Income
Distribution
 

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

$ 0.05415   

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

    

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

    

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

    

On June 18, 2015, the Funds declared income dividends and return of capital distributions with an ex-date of June 23, 2015 and payable date of June 30, 2015. The income and return of capital per share for each Fund was as follows:

 

Funds

Per Share
Income
Distribution
  Per Share
Return of Capital
Distribution
 

Direxion All Cap Insider Sentiment Shares

$ 0.16048    $   

Direxion iBillionaire Index ETF

  0.03030        

Direxion NASDAQ-100® Equal Weighted Index Shares

  0.13321        

Direxion S&P 500® Volatility Response Shares

  0.23020        

Direxion Value Line® Conservative Equity ETF

  0.04055        

Direxion Value Line® Small- and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF

  0.07417        

Direxion Value Line® Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF

  0.05938        

Direxion Zacks MLP High Income Shares

       0.76000   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

         

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 1X Shares

         

Direxion Daily Total Bond Market Bear 1X Shares

         

Direxion Daily Total Market Bear 1X Shares

         

The Trust has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the Funds’ financial statements and has determined, other than the disclosures stated, there are no other events that impacted the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

 

Householding

In an effort to decrease costs, the Funds intend to reduce the number of duplicate prospectuses, Annual and Semi-Annual Reports, proxy statements and other similar documents you receive by sending only one copy of each to those addresses shared by two or more accounts and to shareholders we reasonably believe are from the same family or household. Householding begins once you have signed your account application. After such time, if you would like to discontinue householding for your accounts, please call toll-free at (800) 851-0511 to request individual copies of these documents. Once the Funds receive notice to stop householding, we will begin sending individual copies thirty days after receiving your request. This policy does not apply to account statements.

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Trustees and Officers

 

 

Interested Trustees

Name, Address

and Age

Position(s)

Held with

Fund

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios

in Direxion

Family of

Investment

Companies

Overseen

by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/

Directorships Held by

Trustee During Past

Five Years

Daniel D. O’Neill(1)
Age: 47

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2008 Managing Director of Rafferty, 1999-present. 145 None.

 

Eric W. Falkeis(2)
Age: 41

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2014 Chief Operating Officer, since April 2014, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC; formerly, President Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, March 2013-April 2014; formerly, Senior Vice President, USBFS, September 2007-March 2013; Chief Financial Officer, USBFS, April 2006-March 2013; Vice President, USBFS, 1997-2007; formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Quasar Distributors, LLC (2000-2003). 145 Trustee, Professionally Managed Portfolios (45 Funds).

 

Independent Trustees

Name, Address

and Age

Position(s)

Held with

Fund

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios

in Direxion

Family of

Investment

Companies

Overseen

by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/

Directorships Held by

Trustee During Past

Five Years

Gerald E. Shanley III
Age: 71

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2008 Retired, Since 2002; Business Consultant, 1985-present; Trustee of Trust Under Will of Charles S. Payson, 1987-present; C.P.A., 1979-present. 145 None.

 

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Trustees and Officers

 

Name, Address

and Age

Position(s)

Held with

Fund

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios

in Direxion

Family of

Investment

Companies

Overseen

by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/

Directorships Held by

Trustee During Past

Five Years

John A. Weisser
Age: 73

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2008 Retired, Since 1995; Salomon Brothers, Inc., 1971-1995, most recently as Managing Director. 145 Director, The MainStay Funds Trust (39 Funds), The MainStay Funds (12 Funds), MainStay VP Fund Series (29 Funds), Mainstay Defined Term Municipal Opportunities Fund (1 Fund); Private Advisors Alternative Strategy Fund (1 Fund); Private Advisors Alternative Strategies Master Fund (1 Fund).

 

David L. Driscoll
Age: 45

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2014 Partner, King Associates, LLP, since 2004; Board Advisor, University Common Real Estate, since 2012; Principal, Grey Oaks LLP since 2003; Member, Kendrick LLC, since 2006. 145 None.

 

Jacob C. Gaffey
Age: 67

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2014 Managing Director of Loomis & Co. since 2012; Partner, Bay Capital Advisors, LLC 2008-2012. 145 Director, Costa, Inc. (formerly A.T. Cross, Inc.).

 

 

  (1) Mr. O’Neill is affiliated with Rafferty. Mr. O’Neill is the Managing Director of Rafferty and owns a beneficial interest in Rafferty.

 

  (2) Mr. Falkeis is affiliated with Rafferty. Mr. Falkeis is the Chief Operating Officer of Rafferty.

 

  (3) The Direxion Family of Investment Companies consists of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust which, as of the date of this SAI, offers for sale to the public 70 of the 125 funds registered with the SEC, the Direxion Funds which, as of the date of this SAI, offers for sale to the public 16 portfolios and the Direxion Insurance Trust which, as of the date of this report, offers for sale 3 of the 4 funds registered with the SEC.

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Trustees and Officers

 

 

Principal Officers of the Trust

Name, Address

and Age

Position(s)

Held with

Fund

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios

in the Direxion

Family of

Investment

Companies

Overseen

by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/

Directorships Held by

Trustee During Past

Five Years

Daniel D. O’Neill(1)
Age: 47

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer One Year; Since 2008 Managing Director of Rafferty, 1999-present. 145 N/A

 

Eric W. Falkeis(2)
Age: 41

Principal Executive Officer One Year; Since 2014 Chief Operating Officer, since April 2014, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC; formerly, President, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, March 2013-April 2014; formerly, Senior Vice President, USBFS, September 2007-March 2013; Chief Financial Officer, USBFS, April 2006-March 2013; Vice President, USBFS, 1997-2007; formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Quasar Distributors, LLC (2000-2003). 145 Trustee, Professionally Managed Portfolios (45 Funds).

 

Brian Jacobs
Age: 54

President One Year; Since 2014 President, since April 2014, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Managing Partner, Jacobs Strategic Consulting (2012-2014); formerly, Chief Executive Officer, Hatteras Funds (2010-2012); formerly, Chief Distribution Officer, Baron Capital (2009); formerly, Managing Director, Allianz Global Investors (2000-2008). N/A Formerly, Board Member, Wheelhouse Analytics; formerly, Board Member, Raise Hope Foundation.

 

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Trustees and Officers

 

Name, Address

and Age

Position(s)

Held with

Fund

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios

in the Direxion

Family of

Investment

Companies

Overseen

by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/

Directorships Held by

Trustee During Past

Five Years

Patrick J. Rudnick
Age: 41

Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary

One Year;

Since 2010

Senior Vice President and Principal Financial Officer, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, since March 2013; formerly Vice President, USBFS (2006-2013); formerly, Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1999-2006). N/A N/A

 

Angela Brickl
Age: 39

Chief Compliance Officer Secretary

One Year;

Since 2012

One Year; Since 2011

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, since October 2010; Summer Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, May-August 2009; Summer Associate at Foley & Lardner, LLP May-August 2008; Vice President USBFS November 2003-August 2007. N/A N/A

 

 

  (1)  Mr. O’Neill serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Direxion Funds, Direxion Insurance Trust and Direxion Shares ETF Trust.

 

  (2) Mr. Falkeis serves as a Trustee of the Direxion Funds, Direxion Insurance Trust and Direxion Shares ETF Trust.

 

  (3) The Direxion Family of Investment Companies consists of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust which, as of the date of this SAI, offers for sale to the public 70 of the 125 funds registered with the SEC, the Direxion Funds which, as of the date of this SAI, offers for sale to the public 16 portfolios and the Direxion Insurance Trust which, as of the date of this report, offers for sale 3 of the 4 funds registered with the SEC.

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreements

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

New Fund Investment Advisory Agreement Approval

Provided below is a summary of certain of the factors the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of Direxion Shares ETF Trust (“ETF Trust”) considered at its November 25, 2014 Board meeting in approving the advisory agreement between Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (“Rafferty”) and the ETF Trust (“Advisory Agreement”), on behalf of the Direxion Value Line Mid- and Large-Cap High Dividend ETF, Direxion Value Line Small and Mid-Cap High Dividend ETF and the Direxion Value Line Conservative Equity ETF, each a series of the ETF Trust (the “Funds”).

The Board did not identify any particular information that was most relevant to its consideration to approve the Advisory Agreement and each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors discussed below. In determining whether to approve the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered the best interests of each Fund separately. The Board noted that the Funds had not yet commenced operations. Accordingly, the Board primarily considered the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Rafferty, the advisory fee rates to be paid to Rafferty and each Fund’s estimated expenses.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided.    The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided under the Advisory Agreement by Rafferty. The Board noted that Rafferty has provided services to the ETF Trust, as well as the Direxion Funds and Direxion Insurance Trust, since their respective inception dates. Further, the Board noted that, although Rafferty does not manage other funds with identical underlying indices, Rafferty has developed an expertise in managing funds with investment strategies similar to the Funds, in that each Fund seeks to achieve investment returns that correlate with an underlying index. The Board considered Rafferty’s representations that it has the financial resources and appropriate staffing to manage the Funds and to meet its contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement obligations. The Board also considered that Rafferty will oversee all aspects of the operation of the Funds, including oversight of the Funds’ service providers. Because the Funds had not commenced operations, they did not have any prior performance history. Based on these and other considerations, the Board determined that, in the exercise of its business judgment, the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Rafferty to the Funds under the Advisory Agreement were fair and reasonable.

Costs of Services Provided to the Funds and Profits Realized.    The Board considered the fees to be paid to Rafferty on an annual basis, including the contractual fee waivers. In this regard, Rafferty advised the Board that the advisory fee rates and contractual fee waivers for the Funds are similar to the total advisory fee rates for comparable exchange-traded funds and the advisory fee rates charged to comparable series of the ETF Trust. The Board also considered the total projected expense ratios for the Funds compared to comparable exchange-traded funds, or other products, with investment strategies similar to the Funds, in that each Fund seeks to achieve investment returns that correlate with an underlying index. The Board considered that Rafferty agreed to limit the total expenses for each Fund via contractual fee waivers and/or expense limitations. The Board also considered the overall profitability of Rafferty’s investment business and its representation that because the Funds had not commenced operations, Rafferty did not have any prior profit data related to the Funds. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that, in the exercise of its business judgment, the costs of the services to be provided and any profits that may be realized under the Advisory Agreement were fair and reasonable.

Economies of Scale.    The Board considered whether economies of scale may be realized by Rafferty as each Fund grows larger and the extent to which any such economies are reflected in contractual fee rates. The Board noted that the Funds had not yet commenced operations and did not yet have any assets.

Other Benefits.    The Board considered Rafferty’s representation that it believes that its relationship with the Funds may help to enable Rafferty to attract business to its other mutual fund accounts. The Board also considered that Rafferty’s overall business with brokerage firms can help to lower commission rates and provide better execution for Fund portfolio transactions. Based on these and other considerations, the Board determined that, in the exercise of its business judgment, such benefits to Rafferty would be fair and reasonable.

 

 
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Conclusion.    Based on, but not limited to, the above considerations and determinations, the Board determined that the Advisory Agreement for the Funds was fair and reasonable in light of the services to be performed, fees, expenses and such other matters as the Board considered relevant in the exercise of its business judgment. On this basis, the Board unanimously voted in favor of the approval of the Advisory Agreement.

 

 
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Administrator

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

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Distributor

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You may obtain a description of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust proxy voting, policies, procedures and information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ending June 30 (available by August 31) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-476-7523 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.SEC.Gov. Such reports maybe reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330.

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The Fund files complete schedules of the portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters on Form N-Q. The Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-476-7523, or by accessing the SEC’s website, at www.SEC.Gov. It may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC.

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

At the Direxion Shares, we are committed to protecting your privacy. To open and service your Direxion accounts, we collect and maintain certain nonpublic personal information about you, such as your address, phone number, social security number, purchases, sales, account balances, bank account information and other personal financial information. We collect this information from the following sources:

 

  Account applications or other forms on which you provide information,

 

  Mail, e-mail, the telephone and our website, and

 

  Your transactions and account inquiries with us.

We safeguard the personal information that you have entrusted to us in the following ways:

 

  As a general policy, only those employees who maintain your account and respond to your requests for additional services have access to your account information.

 

  We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to insure the security of your personal information and to prevent unauthorized access to your information.

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you or our former shareholders to anyone, except as permitted or required by law. In the course of conducting business and maintaining your account we may share shareholder information, as allowed by law, with our affiliated companies and with other service providers, including financial intermediaries, custodians, transfer agents and marketing consultants. Those companies are contractually bound to use that information only for the services for which we hired them. They are not permitted to use or share our shareholders’ non-public personal information for any other purpose. There also may be times when we provide information to federal, state or local authorities as required by law.

In the event that you hold fund shares of Direxion through a financial intermediary, including, but not limited to, a broker-dealer, bank, or trust company, the privacy policy of your financial intermediary would govern how your nonpublic personal information would be shared with nonaffiliated third parties.

For questions about our policy, please contact us at (866) 476-7523.

 

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Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares
Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares
2X BULL FUNDS
Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares
Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares
3X BULL FUNDS 3X BEAR FUNDS
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares


Table of Contents

 

Letter to Shareholders

  4   

Expense Example

  16   

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings

  20   

Schedules of Investments

  21   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

  76   

Statements of Operations

  91   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  106   

Financial Highlights

  136   

Notes to the Financial Statements

  144   

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

  179   

Trustees and Officers

  180   

Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement

  184   


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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

Dear Shareholders,

This Semi-Annual Report for the Direxion Shares exchange traded funds (the “ETFs”) covers the period from November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 (the “Semi-Annual Period”).

Market Review:

The S&P 500 Index gained 0.77% in the first week of the Semi-Annual Period, climbing back to new record highs as investors continued to put money back into the market following mid October’s selloff. The market was also broadly supported by the U.S. mid-term election results in which the Republican Party won control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The decision by OPEC countries not to cut production in the face of increased global supply led to a sharp decline in oil prices over the final days of November. Despite concerns over global growth, domestic U.S. economic data remained strong. Weak oil prices provided a boost to household incomes leading to better retail sales and consumer confidence reports. The University of Michigan’s consumer confidence index rose sharply in December to its highest level of the current economic expansion. During the first quarter of 2015 U.S. small cap stocks performed well. The performance was due to their lower exposure to foreign markets which had become more challenging for U.S. firms because of the strong U.S. dollar. A 5.86% rebound in oil prices helped the energy sector in February. The S&P 500 Index reached an all-time high later in the month following assurances from Federal Reserve Chairwoman Yellen that policymakers were not in a hurry to raise interest rates despite growing evidence of strength in the U.S. economy. On April 24, 2015, the S&P 500 Index reached another record high of 2,117.69 before falling back at the end of the month, ending with modest gains. The S&P 500 Index had a total return of 4.39% during the Semi-Annual period.

A familiar story continued into the end of 2014 and throughout the Semi-Annual Period; yields fell globally due to sluggish growth, near-zero inflation and constant geopolitical tension. While U.S. government bond yields have declined since the start of 2014, yields have become much lower and even negative in several countries across Europe. Since the start of the Semi-Annual Period, the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note has gained 1.60% and U.S. long-bonds led the fixed income world in terms of performance. The NYSE 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index gained 6.84% over the course of the Semi-Annual Period, compared to a 2.06% gain seen in the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Total Return Index. High Yield returns failed to impress, as investors who reached for yield through corporate credit only saw gains of 1.19%, as measured by the Barclays High Yield Total Return Index. Despite the conclusion of Quantitative Easing in October and the Federal Reserve’s removal of the word “patient” back in March, the most recent update from the Federal Reserve came with lowered forecasts for growth, unemployment and inflation.

Chinese stocks continued their impressive bull rally during the Semi-Annual Period, thanks to continued government intervention and strong international demand. FTSE China 50 Net Total Return Index, the Hong Kong dominated Index, rose 30.16% for the period. The CSI 300 Net Total Return Index USD, which tracks Chinese A-Shares, performed even better with an 86.75% return thanks to a strong rally through March and April. Developed Market stocks also performed well in this period, rising 6.81% as measured by the MSCI Daily Total Return Net EAFE USD. The Developed Markets (ex-US) performed well, in part, due to a strong rally in Europe, which launched their own version of quantitative easing in January. Poor performers for the Semi-Annual Period included South Korea, Latin America and Russia. Russian stocks, as measured by Market Vectors Russia Index Total Return Net, saw declines of 6.65% due to continued uncertainty in the Ukraine, economic sanctions and a weak Ruble. The weakness in Latin American stocks was led by Brazilian stocks, which were down 15.46%, as measured by the MSCI Brazil 25-50 Net USD Index. Brazilian stocks saw steep declines when Dilma Rousseff was reelected in October and continued that decline throughout the Semi-Annual Period. Brazil has also been besieged by continued protests, demanding the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff due to perceived government corruption.

The CBOE Volatility (VIX) Index seemed little changed over the course of the Semi-Annual Period, having gained only 3.71% from the start of November to the end of April. But on December 31, the VIX Index sat at 19.20, having fallen almost 19% in just six trading days from its Semi-Annual period high of 23.57. As domestic market volatility resumed and the S&P 500 Index continued to trend higher, the VIX Index continued to make new lows. Looking past the spike beyond 25, the VIX Index currently closed the Semi-Annual Period only slightly higher than the average levels in 2013

 

 
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and 2014. Analysts have attributed the return to low VIX levels to the lack of market-moving news between the first-quarter earnings season and the Federal Reserve’s meeting in June. Large scale events such as the move in crude oil and the removal of the Euro peg by the Swiss National Bank, in addition to looming interest rate activity by the Federal Reserve, has brought upon an interesting time in the markets; a time without a firm consensus.

Direxion Shares Operational Review:

The discussion below relates to the performance of the ETFs for the Semi-Annual Period. The ETFs are leveraged and seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 125%, 200%, 300% or -300% of the performance of a particular benchmark.

The ETFs should not be held by investors for long periods and should be used as short-term trading vehicles. These products are not suitable for all investors, and should be utilized only by sophisticated investors who understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, the consequences of seeking daily leveraged investment results and intend to actively monitor and manage their investments.

The ETFs with the word “Bull” in their name attempt to provide investment results that correlate to 125%, 200% or 300% of the return of an index or benchmark, meaning the Bull Funds attempt to move in the same direction as the target index or benchmark. The Funds with the word “Bear” in their name attempt to provide investment results that correlate to -300% of the return of an index or benchmark, meaning that the Bear Funds attempt to move in the opposite or inverse direction of the target index or benchmark.

In seeking to achieve each ETFs daily investment results, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (“Rafferty” or the “Adviser”) relies upon a pre-determined investment model to generate orders resulting in repositioning each ETF’s investment in accordance with its daily investment objective. Using this approach, Rafferty determines the type, quantity and mix of investment positions that it believes in combination should produce daily returns consistent with an ETF’s objective. As a consequence, if an ETF is performing as designed, the return of the index or benchmark will dictate the return for that ETF. Each ETF pursues its investment objective regardless of market conditions and does not take defensive positions.

Each ETF has a clearly articulated goal which requires the ETF to seek economic exposure in excess of its net assets. To meet its objectives, each ETF invests in some combination of financial instruments so it generates economic exposure consistent with the ETF’s investment objective. These financial instruments include derivatives. Each ETF invests significantly in derivatives, including swap agreements. Rafferty uses these types of investments to produce economically “leveraged” investment results. Leveraging allows Rafferty to generate a greater positive or negative return than what would be generated on the invested capital without leverage, thus changing small market movements into larger changes in the value of the investments of an ETF.

The ETFs may use certain investment techniques, including investments in derivatives, which may be considered aggressive. Investments in derivatives in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Additionally, such instruments may experience potentially dramatic price changes (losses) and imperfect correlations between the price of the contract and the underlying security or index which will increase the volatility of the ETFs and may involve a small investment of cash relative to the magnitude of the risk assumed. The use of derivatives may expose the ETFs to additional risks that they would not be subject to if they invested directly in the securities underlying those derivatives. The use of derivatives may result in larger losses or smaller gains than otherwise would be the case.

Because each ETF seeks daily investment results of its relevant benchmark, a comparison of the return of the ETF to the relevant benchmark tells you little about whether an ETF has met its investment objective. To determine if the ETFs have met their daily investment goals, Direxion maintains models which indicate the expected performance of each ETF in light of the path of the relevant benchmark (the “Index”). The models and a description of how they work are available on the Direxion Shares website (www.direxioninvestments.com) under Tools/Tracking Center. The models do not take into account the size of an ETF, the ETF’s expense ratio or any transaction or trading fees associated with creating or maintaining an ETF’s portfolio.

 

 
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Factors Affecting Direxion Shares Performance:

 

  Benchmark Performance – The daily performance of each ETF’s benchmark index, and the factors and market conditions implicitly affecting that index, are the primary factors driving ETF performance. Given the daily goals, the series of daily index returns are most important. The market conditions that affected the benchmark indexes during the past year are described below.

 

  Leverage – Each ETF seeks daily investment results (before fees and expenses) of either 125%, 200% or 300% (for the Bull ETFs) or -300% (for the Bear ETFs) of the performance of its respective underlying index. The use of leverage magnifies an ETF’s gains or losses and increases the investment’s risk and volatility. The Bear ETFs seek to achieve inverse magnified correlation to their respective underlying indexes.

 

  Volatility and Compounding – The goal of leveraged ETFs is to provide a multiple of the daily returns of an underlying index. Over periods longer than a single day, an ETF should not be expected to provide its respective multiple of the return of the underlying index. Due to the effects of compounding, a universal mathematical concept that applies to all investments, returns of the ETFs over longer periods are greater or less than the ETF’s daily stated goal. Periods of high volatility that lack a clear trend hurt an ETF’s performance while trending, low volatility markets enhance an ETF’s performance.

 

  Cost of Financing – In order to attain leveraged exposure, a Bull ETF incurs a cost of LIBOR plus a spread and a Bear ETF receives LIBOR minus a spread as applied to the borrowed portion of the ETF’s exposure. Because LIBOR is very low, financing costs create only a small drag on a Bull ETF’s performance while a Bear ETF receives a negligible amount, or in the case of hard-to-borrow shares, might pay to finance its short position.

 

  Optimized Baskets – Each Bull ETF may hold a basket of equities designed to provide returns that track its underlying index. In order to decrease transaction costs, certain Bull ETFs hold only a representative sample, or optimized basket, that tracks closely over time but deviates from its underlying index in the short-term.

 

  Equity Dividends and Bond Interest – Equity Bull ETFs are positively impacted by equity and index dividends as the ETFs receive those payments. Equity Bear ETFs are negatively impacted as they are obligated to pay the dividends. Treasury Bull ETFs receive interest, accrued on a daily basis, to account for the Treasury’s Semi-Annual coupon payments while the Treasury Bear ETFs pay interest, accrued on a daily basis.

 

  Fees, Expenses, and Transaction Costs – Fees and expenses are listed in each ETF’s prospectus and may be larger than many traditional index ETFs’ fees which cause a greater negative impact on ETF performance. Transactions costs are not included in the expense ratio of the ETFs. Transaction costs can be higher due to the ETF’s use of leverage, frequent creation and redemption activity, or trading securities that are comparatively less liquid.

Direxion Shares Performance Review:

The Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 125% of the daily return of the S&P 500® Index. The S&P 500® Index is a capitalization-weighted index composed of 500 domestic common stocks. Standard & Poor’s® selects the 500 stocks comprising the Index on the basis of market values and industry diversification. Most of the stocks in the Index are issued by the 500 largest companies, in terms of the aggregate market value of their outstanding stock, and are generally listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $39.45 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $18.96 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. Since inception on January 7, 2015, the S&P 500® Index returned 4.76%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares returned 5.76% for the aforementioned period. The model indicated an expected return of 5.91% for the Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares.

The Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 200% of the daily return of the S&P 500® Index. The S&P 500® Index is a capitalization-weighted index composed of 500 domestic common stocks. Standard & Poor’s® selects the 500 stocks comprising the Index on the basis of market values and industry diversification.

 

 
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Most of the stocks in the Index are issued by the 500 largest companies, in terms of the aggregate market value of their outstanding stock, and are generally listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $39.45 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $18.96 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the S&P 500® Index returned 4.39%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares returned 7.47%. The model indicated an expected return of 8.16% for the Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares.

The Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily S&P 500® 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the S&P 500® Index, respectively. The S&P 500® Index is a capitalization-weighted index composed of 500 domestic common stocks. Standard & Poor’s® selects the 500 stocks comprising the Index on the basis of market values and industry diversification. Most of the stocks in the Index are issued by the 500 largest companies, in terms of the aggregate market value of their outstanding stock, and are generally listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $39.45 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $18.96 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the S&P 500® Index returned 4.39%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares returned 9.97% and Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares returned -16.60%. The model indicated an expected return of 11.23% for the Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -15.98% for the Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 200% of the daily return of the S&P Mid Cap 400® Index. The S&P MidCap® 400 Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Index is a capitalization-weighted index composed of 400 domestic common stocks. Standard & Poor’s® selects the 400 stocks comprising the Index on the basis of market values and industry diversification. The Index represents approximately 7% of the U.S. equities market. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $4.33 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $3.93 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the S&P Mid Cap 400® Index returned 6.52%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares returned 11.92%. The model indicated an expected return of 12.61% for the Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the S&P Mid Cap 400® Index, respectively. The S&P MidCap® 400 Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Index is a capitalization-weighted index composed of 400 domestic common stocks. Standard & Poor’s® selects the 400 stocks comprising the Index on the basis of market values and industry diversification. The Index represents approximately 7% of the U.S. equities market. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $4.33 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $3.93 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the S&P Mid Cap 400® Index returned 6.52%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares returned 16.80% and the Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares returned -21.66%. The model indicated an expected return of 18.13% for the Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -21.02% for the Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 125% of the daily return of the 125% of the Russell 2000® Index. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe and is comprised of the smallest 2000 companies in the Russell 3000® Index, representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $1.13 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of

 

 
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$755.00 million dollars as of March 31, 2015. Since inception on January 7, 2015 the Russell 2000® Index returned 5.45%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares returned 6.56% for the aforementioned period. The model indicated an expected return of 6.74% for the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 200% of the daily return of the Russell 2000® Index. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe and is comprised of the smallest 2000 companies in the Russell 3000® Index, representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $1.13 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $755.00 million dollars as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Russell 2000® Index returned 4.65%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares returned 8.01%. The model indicated an expected return of 8.25% for the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the Russell 2000® Index, respectively. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe and is comprised of the smallest 2000 companies in the Russell 3000® Index, representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $1.13 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $755.00 million dollars as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Russell 2000® Index returned 4.65%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares returned 9.78% and the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares returned -20.16%. The model indicated an expected return of 10.68% for the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -18.61% for the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 125% of the daily return of the 125% of the FTSE Developed ex North America Index. The FTSE Developed ex North America Index consists of the stocks of large and mid-capitalization companies in developed market countries excluding the United States and Canada. The Index is derived from the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS), which covers 98% of the world’s investable market capitalization. As of March 31, 2015, the Index included the following 24 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom; companies from Japan, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France Germany and Australia represented the largest percentages in the Index. Since inception on January 7, 2015 the FTSE Developed ex North America Index returned 14.04%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares returned 17.48% for the aforementioned period. The model indicated an expected return of 17.73% for the Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the MSCI EAFE® Index, respectively. The MSCI EAFE® Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The Index consisted of 30 developed market country indices. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $19.66 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $9.28 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the MSCI EAFE® Index (Net) returned 5.01%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares returned 11.17% and the Direxion Daily Developed Markets

 

 
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Bear 3X Shares returned -18.87%. The model indicated an expected return of 12.56% for the Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -18.39% for the Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 125% of the FTSE Emerging Index. The FTSE Emerging Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. As of March 31, 2015, the Index consisted of the following 22 emerging market country indices: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. Since inception on January 7, 2015 the FTSE Emerging Index returned 13.44%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares returned 16.64% for the aforementioned period. The model indicated an expected return of 16.88% for the Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM, respectively. The MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. As of December 31, 2014 the Index consisted of the following 25 emerging market country indices: Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and United States. For the Semi-Annual Period, the MSCI Emerging Market IndexSM (Net) returned 3.16%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares returned 3.46% and the Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares returned -18.39%. The model indicated an expected return of 4.74% for the Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -17.20% for the Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the daily return of the FTSE Developed Europe Index. The FTSE Developed Europe Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of the large- and mid-cap segments of the developed markets in Europe. As of March 31, 2015, the Index consisted of the following 17 developed market countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. As of March 31, 2015, the Index has an average market capitalization of $23.34 billion and a median market capitalization of $10.88 billion and included companies with capitalizations between $1.10 million and $2.55 billion. For the Semi-Annual period, the FTSE Developed Europe Index returned 5.50%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares returned 11.79%. The model indicated an expected return of 13.17% for the Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the daily return of the S&P® Latin America 40 Index. The S&P Latin America 40 Index is an equity index drawn from five major Latin American markets: Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. It is designed for investors seeking broad market exposure through an index that is efficient to replicate. The index constituents are leading, large, liquid, blue chip companies from the Latin American markets, and capturing 70% of their total market capitalization. The index constituents are leading, large, liquid companies from the Latin American markets with an average market capitalization of $19.69 billion and a median market capitalization of $11.98 billion as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the S&P® Latin America 40 Index returned -11.34%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares returned -38.78%. The model indicated an expected return of -38.00% for the Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares.

 

 
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The Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the daily return of the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index, respectively. The MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Brazil equity market, covering approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in Brazil. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $10.52 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $4.03 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. Additionally, as of March 31, 2015, the Index is concentrated in the financial sector, but this concentration may change in the future based on the Index’s methodology and the varying nature of Brazil’s economy. For the Semi-Annual Period, the MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index returned -15.26%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares returned -49.60%. The model indicated an expected return of -48.94% for the Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 200% of the daily return of the CSI 300 Index. The CSI 300 Index is a modified free-float market capitalization weighted index comprised of the largest and most liquid stocks in the Chinese A-share market. Index constituent stocks must have been listed for more than three months (unless the stock’s average daily A-share market capitalization since its initial listing ranks among the top 30 of all A-shares) and must not be experiencing obvious abnormal fluctuations or market manipulations. As of December 31, 2014, the Index included 300 securities of companies with a market capitalization range of approximately $1.7 billion to $305 billion and an average market capitalization of $14.2 billion. As of December 31, 2014, the Index was concentrated in the financial industry. Since inception on April 16, 2015, the CSI 300 Index returned 8.86%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares returned 17.38% for the aforementioned period. The model indicated an expected return of 17.49% for the Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares.

The Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the FTSE China 50 Index. The FTSE China 50 Index consists of the 50 largest and most liquid Chinese companies currently trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK). Securities in the Index are weighted based on the total market value of their shares, so that securities with higher total market values will generally have a higher representation in the Index. Index constituents are screened for liquidity and weightings and are capped to prevent the Index from being overly concentrated in any one stock. As of March 31, 2015, the Index is concentrated in the financial, energy, technology and telecommunication sectors, but this concentration may change in the future based on the Index’s methodology and the varying nature of China’s economy. The Fund will concentrate its investment (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets in the stocks of a particular industry or group of industries) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent as the Index is so concentrated. For the Semi-Annual period, the FTSE China 50 Index returned 30.16%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares returned 98.54% and the Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares returned -63.25%. The model indicated an expected return of 101.09% for the Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -62.65% for the Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the daily return of the Indus India Index. The Indus India Index, which is designed to replicate the Indian equity markets as a whole, through a group of 50 Indian stocks selected from a universe of the largest companies listed on two major Indian exchanges. The Index utilizes a proprietary measure called IndusCap, which takes into account restrictions on foreign ownership of Indian securities imposed by Indian regulators; and has thus been created specifically for use by funds managed on behalf of foreign investors (i.e. investors outside of India). The India Index has 50 constituents, spread among the following sectors: Information Technology, Health Services, Financial Services, Heavy Industry, Consumer Products and Other. The India Index is supervised by an index committee, comprised of representatives of the Index Provider and members of academia specializing in emerging markets. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Indus India Index returned -6.87%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares returned -25.63%. The model indicated an expected return of -24.59% for the Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares.

 

 
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The Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the MSCI Japan Index. The MSCI Japan Index is a free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to track the equity market performance of Japanese securities listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Stock Exchange, JASDAQ and Nagoya Stock Exchange. The MSCI Japan Total Return Index takes into account both price performance and income from dividend payments. For the Semi-Annual Period, the MSCI Japan Index returned 7.26%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares returned 17.97%. The model indicated an expected return of 19.54% for the Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the Market Vectors Russia Index, respectively. The Market Vectors Russia Index is a rules-based, modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted index, intended to represent the overall performance of publicly-traded companies that are domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in Russia or that generate at least 50% of their revenues in Russia. Components of the index must have a market capitalization of greater than $150 million on a rebalancing date to be eligible for the index. Stocks whose market capitalizations fall below $75 million as of any rebalancing date will no longer be eligible for the Index. Stocks must have a three-month average daily trading volume value of at least $1 million to be eligible for the index and issuers of such stocks must have traded at least 250,000 shares each month over the previous six months. The index rebalances quarterly. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Market Vectors Russia Index returned -6.65%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares returned -49.69% and the Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares returned -51.52%. The model indicated an expected return of -48.88% for the Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -49.74% for the Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, respectively. The MSCI Korea 25/50 Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the South Korea equity market, covering approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in South Korea. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $8.75 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $4.48 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. Additionally, as of March 31, 2015, the Index is concentrated in the information technology sector, but this concentration may change in the future based on the Index’s methodology and the varying nature of South Korea’s economy. For the Semi-Annual Period, the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index returned 5.58%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares returned 12.17% during the Semi-Annual Period. The model indicated an expected return of 13.90% for the Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the daily return of the Materials Select Sector Index. The S&P Materials Select Sector Index Includes companies from the following industries: chemicals; metals & mining; paper & forest products; containers & packaging; and construction materials. The companies included in each Select Sector Index are selected on the basis of general industry classification from a universe of companies defined by the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. Nine Select Sector Indexes, including the Materials Select Sector Index, divide the companies that make up the S&P 500 Index. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Materials Select Sector Index returned 5.22%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares returned 11.08%. The model indicated an expected return of 12.27% for the Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the Energy Select Sector Index, respectively. The Energy Select Sector Index is provided by Standard & Poor’s and includes domestic companies from the following industries: oil, gas & consumable fuels; and energy equipment & services. The companies included in each Select Sector Index are selected on the basis of general industry classification from a universe of companies defined by the S&P 500® Index. Nine Select Sector Indexes, including the Energy Select Sector Index, divide the companies that make up the S&P 500® Index. For the

 

 
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Semi-Annual Period, the Energy Select Sector Index returned -4.23%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares returned -21.05% and the Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares returned -5.71%. The model indicated an expected return of -20.04% for the Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -4.96% for the Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the Russell 1000® Financial Services Index, respectively. The Russell 1000® Financial Services Index is a subset of the Russell 1000® Index that measures the performance of the securities classified in the financial services sector of the large cap U.S. equity market. As of March 31, 2015, the Index had an average market capitalization of over $18.65 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $7.39 billion dollar. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Russell 1000® Financial Services Index returned 3.48%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares returned 6.65% and the Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares returned -15.36%. The model indicated an expected return of 7.98% for the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -14.33% for the Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index, respectively. The NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index is comprised of publicly traded companies that operate globally in both developed and emerging markets, and are involved primarily in the mining for gold and silver. The companies included in the index have an average market capitalization of more than $3.48 billion dollars and a median market capitalization of $1.50 billion dollars as of March 31, 2015. For the Semi-Annual Period, the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index returned 17.66%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X Shares returned 10.06% and the Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 3X Shares returned -71.52%. The model indicated an expected return of 11.87% for the Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -71.20% for the Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the Market VectorsTM Junior Gold Miners Index, respectively. The Market VectorsTM Junior Gold Miners Index is a cap-weighted total return index. It covers the largest and most liquid small-cap companies that derive 50%+ from Gold or Silver mining or have properties to do so. Companies must have $1 million ADTV, $250k shares/month and $150+ million market cap. The cap weight is limited to a maximum of 8% per company; the index is reviewed quarterly. As of March 31, 2015 the average market cap of the index was $439.28 million and the median market cap was $351.69 million. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Market VectorsTM Junior Gold Miners Index returned 2.74%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares returned -43.33% and the Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares returned -74.71%. The model indicated an expected return of -42.57% for the Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -74.28% for the Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the daily return of the Health Care Select Sector Index. The S&P Health Care Select Sector Index includes companies from the following industries: pharmaceuticals; health care providers & services; health care equipment & supplies; biotechnology; life sciences tools & services; and health care technology. The companies included in each Select Sector Index are selected on the basis of general industry classification from a universe of companies defined by the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. Nine Select Sector Indexes, including the Health Care Select Sector Index, divide the companies that make up the S&P 500 Index. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Health Care Select Sector Index returned 7.28%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares returned 18.05%. The model indicated an expected return of 19.59% for the Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares.

 

 
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The Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the daily return of the ISE-Revere Natural Gas IndexTM, respectively. The ISE-Revere Natural Gas Index was created to provide investors with a product allowing them to quickly take advantage of both event-driven news and long term trends in the Natural Gas industry. The securities selected for the index derive a substantial portion of their revenues from the exploration and production of natural gas. Eligible candidates are also screened by stock performance variables (such as P/E and ROE) as well as statistical factors. This is done to optimize the performance of the index and to ensure that the index has significant correlation to the price of natural gas. The Index uses an equal weighted methodology due to the diversity in market capitalization size among the component stocks. For this Semi-Annual Period, the ISE-Revere Natural Gas IndexTM returned -19.07%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares returned -64.75%. The model indicated an expected return of -64.31% for the Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the MSCI U.S. REIT IndexSM, respectively. The MSCI US REIT Index is a free float market capitalization weighted index that is comprised of Equity REIT securities that belong to the MSCI US Investable Market 2500 Index. The MSCI US REIT Index includes only REIT securities that are of reasonable size in terms of full and free float adjusted market capitalization to ensure that the performance of the Equity REIT universe can be captured and replicated in actual institutional and retail portfolios of different size. For the Semi-Annual Period, the MSCI U.S. REIT IndexSM returned 2.50%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares returned 2.52% and the Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares returned -14.98%. The model indicated an expected return of 3.83% for the Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -13.55% for the Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% of the daily return of the Russell 1000® Retail Index. The Russell 1000® Retail Index is an index comprised of companies that sell to consumers those discretionary products supplied by manufacturers. These companies include specialty retailers as well as diversified retailers such as department stores, discount stores, and superstores. The Retail Index does not include retailers selling consumer staples, such as supermarkets, drugstores, and liquor stores. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Russell 1000® Retail Index returned 16.86%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares returned 53.27%. The model indicated an expected return of 54.88% for the Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index, respectively. The PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index measures the performance of the semiconductor sub-sector of the U.S. equity market. Component companies are engaged in the design, distribution, manufacture and sale of semiconductors. As of March 31, 2015, the Semiconductor Index included companies with a median market capitalization of $12.72 billion. The average capitalization of the companies comprising the Semiconductor Index was approximately $27.89 billion. For the Semi-Annual Period, the PHLX Semiconductor Index returned 8.62%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares returned 17.68% and the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares returned -29.46%. The model indicated an expected return of 21.16% for the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -30.24% for the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the Technology Select Sector Index, respectively. The Technology Select Sector Index is provided by Standard & Poor’s and includes domestic companies from the following industries: computers & peripherals; software; diversified telecommunications services; communications equipment; semiconductors & semiconductor equipment; internet software & services; IT services; electronic equipment,

 

 
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instruments & components; wireless telecommunication services; and office electronics. The companies included in each Select Sector Index are selected on the basis of general industry classification from a universe of companies defined by the S&P 500® Index. Nine Select Sector Indexes, including the Technology Select Sector Index, divide the companies that make up the S&P 500® Index. For the Semi-Annual Period, the Technology Select Sector Index returned 6.08%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares returned 14.27% and the Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares returned -21.93%. The model indicated an expected return of 15.81% for the Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -21.14% for the Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares seeks to provide, before fees and expenses, 200% of the NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index. The NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index is a multiple-security fixed income index that aims to track the total returns of the intermediate 7 to 10 year maturity range of the U.S. Treasury bond market. The index constituent bonds are weighted by their relative amounts outstanding. For the Semi-Annual period, the NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index returned 3.35%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares returned 7.03%. The model indicated an expected return of 6.60% for the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares.

The Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index, respectively. The NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index is a multiple-security fixed income index that aims to track the total returns of the intermediate 7 to 10 year maturity range of the U.S. Treasury bond market. The index constituent bonds are weighted by their relative amounts outstanding. For the Semi-Annual Period, the NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index returned 3.35%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares returned 9.18% and Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares returned -12.63%. The model indicated an expected return of 9.73% for the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -10.50% for the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares.

The Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares and the Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares seek to provide, before fees and expenses, 300% and -300% of the daily return of the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index, respectively. The NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index is a multiple-security fixed income index that aims to track the total returns of the long-term 20 year and greater maturity range of the U.S. Treasury bond market. The NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index constituent bonds are weighted by their relative amounts outstanding. For the Semi-Annual Period, the NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index returned 6.84%. Given the daily investment objectives of the ETFs and the path dependency of returns for longer periods, the Semi-Annual return of the index alone should not generate expectations of Semi-Annual performance of the ETFs. The Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares returned 17.89% and the Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares returned -24.82%. The model indicated an expected return of 18.30% for the Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares and an expected return of -22.82% for the Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares.

As always, we thank you for using the Direxion Shares and we look forward to our mutual success.

Best Regards,

 

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Eric Falkeis

Principal Executive Officer

Patrick Rudnick

Principal Financial Officer

 

 
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Past performance is not indicative of future results. One cannot invest directly in an index. Recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical, and may not continue in the future. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the ETFs before investing. This and other information can be found in the ETFs’ statutory and summary prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, please visit www.direxioninvestments.com or call 1-866-476-7523.

There is no guarantee the ETFs will achieve their intended objective. Investing in the ETFs may be more volatile than investing in broadly diversified ETFs. The use of leverage by an ETF means the ETFs are riskier than alternatives which do not use leverage.

Short-term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the ETF’s future performance, and an investment should not be made based solely on returns. Because of ongoing market volatility, ETF performance may be subject to substantial short-term changes. For additional information, see the ETF’s prospectus.

The ETFs are designed to be utilized only by sophisticated investors, such as traders and active investors employing dynamic strategies. Such investors are expected to monitor and manage their portfolios frequently. Investors in the ETFs should (a) understand the consequences of seeking daily investment results, (b) understand the risk of shorting, and (c) intend to actively monitor and manage their investments.

ADR (American Depository Receipt) is a negotiable certificate issued by a U.S. bank representing a specified number of shares (or one share) in a foreign stock that is traded on a U.S. exchange. GDR (Global Depository Receipt) is a bank certificate issued in more than one country for shares in a foreign company. The shares are held by a foreign branch of an international bank. LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) is the average interest rate estimated by leading banks in London that they would be charged if borrowing from other banks. REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust).

An investment in the ETFs involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The ETFs are non-diversified and include risks associated with concentration risk that results from the ETFs’ investments in a particular industry or sector which can increase volatility. The use of derivatives such as futures contracts, forward contracts, options and swaps are subject to market risks that may cause their price to fluctuate over time. The ETF does not attempt to, and should not be expected to; provide returns which are a multiple of the return of the Index for periods other than a single day. For other risks including correlation, leverage, compounding, market volatility and specific risks regarding each sector, please read the prospectus.

The views of this letter were those of the Adviser as of April 30, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect his views on the date this letter is first published or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to help shareholders in understanding the ETFs’ present investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

Distributed by: Foreside Fund Services, LLC

 

 
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Expense Example

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, for purchasing and selling shares and exhange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on initial investments of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held the entire period (November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015).

Actual expenses

The first line under each Fund in the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the second line under each Fund in the table is useful in comparing ongoing Fund costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

  Expense
Ratio1
  Beginning
Account Value
November 1,  2014
  Ending
Account Value
April 30, 2015
  Expenses Paid
During Period2
 

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares3

Based on actual fund return

  0.50 $ 1,000.00    $ 1,057.60    $ 1.61   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.50   1,000.00      1,014.05      1.57   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares3

Based on actual fund return

  0.50   1,000.00      1,065.60      1.61   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.50   1,000.00      1,014.05      1.57   

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares3

Based on actual fund return

  0.50   1,000.00      1,174.80      1.70   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.50   1,000.00      1,014.05      1.57   

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares3

Based on actual fund return

  0.50   1,000.00      1,166.40      1.69   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.50   1,000.00      1,014.05      1.57   

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares4

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,173.80      0.42   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,001.66      0.39   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.60   1,000.00      1,119.20      3.15   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.60   1,000.00      1,021.82      3.01   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.60   1,000.00      1,074.70      3.09   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.60   1,000.00      1,021.82      3.01   

 

 
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Expense Example

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Expense
Ratio1
  Beginning
Account Value
November 1, 2014
  Ending
Account Value
April 30, 2015
  Expenses Paid
During Period2
 

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.61 $ 1,000.00    $ 1,080.10    $ 3.15   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.61   1,000.00      1,021.77      3.06   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.60   1,000.00      1,070.30      3.08   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.60   1,000.00      1,021.82      3.01   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,168.00      5.21   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      783.40      4.20   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,099.70      5.05   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      834.00      4.32   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.98   1,000.00      1,097.80      5.10   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.98   1,000.00      1,019.93      4.91   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      798.40      4.24   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,091.80      4.98   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      873.70      4.41   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,178.90      5.19   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.90   1,000.00      751.80      3.91   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.90   1,000.00      1,020.33      4.51   

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      504.00      3.54   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,111.70      5.08   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      811.30      4.31   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,034.60      4.79   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      816.10      4.32   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,985.40      7.18   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 17


Expense Example

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Expense
Ratio1
  Beginning
Account Value
November 1, 2014
  Ending
Account Value
April 30, 2015
  Expenses Paid
During Period2
 

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95 $ 1,000.00    $ 367.50    $ 3.22   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,117.90      4.99   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      743.70      4.19   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,179.70      5.19   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      612.20      3.80   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      503.10      3.58   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      484.80      3.53   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,121.70      5.00   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,110.80      5.02   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.94   1,000.00      1,100.60      4.90   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.94   1,000.00      1,020.13      4.71   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      284.80      3.09   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,180.50      5.24   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      566.70      3.69   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      252.90      3.01   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      352.50      3.19   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.98   1,000.00      1,532.70      6.15   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.98   1,000.00      1,019.93      4.91   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.99   1,000.00      1,176.80      5.34   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.99   1,000.00      1,019.89      4.96   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      705.40      4.02   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

 

 
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Expense Example

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Expense
Ratio1
  Beginning
Account Value
November 1, 2014
  Ending
Account Value
April 30, 2015
  Expenses Paid
During Period2
 

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96 $ 1,000.00    $ 789.50    $ 4.26   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.96   1,000.00      942.90      4.62   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.96   1,000.00      1,020.03      4.81   

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.98   1,000.00      1,066.50      5.02   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.98   1,000.00      1,019.93      4.91   

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      846.40      4.35   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,025.20      4.87   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      850.20      4.36   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,142.70      5.15   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.97   1,000.00      1,019.98      4.86   

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

Based on actual fund return

  0.95   1,000.00      780.70      4.19   

Based on hypothetical 5% return

  0.95   1,000.00      1,020.08      4.76   

 

1  Annualized.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period of November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015, then divided by 365.
3 Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value during the period from January 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2015, multiplied by the number of days since commencement of operations, then divided by 365.
4  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value during the period from April 16, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2015, multiplied by the number of days since commencement of operations, then divided by 365.

 

 
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Allocation of Portfolio Holdings

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Cash*   Common
Stocks
  Investment
Companies
  Master
Limited
Partnerships
  Swaps   Total  

Direxion Daily S&P 500® 1.25X Shares

  4        95        1   100

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

  6        93        1   100

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  11        85        4   100

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  12        84        4   100

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

  73        17        10   100

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

  90                  10   100

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

  93                  7   100

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

  91                  9   100

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

  92                  8   100

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  74        24        2   100

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

  104                  (4 )%    100

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  72        3        25   100

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

  118                  (18 )%    100

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  91        1        8   100

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  100                  0 %**    100

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  93                  7   100

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  112                  (12 )%    100

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  61        35        4   100

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  105                  (5 )%    100

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  71        6        23   100

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  68        3        29   100

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

  109                  (9 )%    100

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  80        2        18   100

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

  113                  (13 )%    100

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  81        11        8   100

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

  121                  (21 )%    100

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  93                  7   100

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

  110        5        (15 )%    100

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  33        54        13   100

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  80        6        14   100

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  55        1        44   100

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

  150                  (50 )%    100

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  81        0 %**         19   100

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  86                  14   100

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  86        10        4   100

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  107        0 %**         (7 )%    100

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  68        25        7   100

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  97        2        1   100

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  91                  9   100

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  46   28        2   24   100

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  26   54             20   100

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  99   9             (8 )%    100

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

  95                  5   100

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  75        3        22   100

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  106                  (6 )%    100

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  85   13             2   100

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  118                  (18 )%    100

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

  84        31        (15 )%    100

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  88                  12   100

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  80        3        17   100

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  120                  (20 )%    100

Allocation of Portfolio Holdings reflects percentages of net assets.

 

* Cash, cash equivalents and other assets less liabilities.
** Less than 0.05%.

 

 
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Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 95.5%

  18,091   

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

$ 3,772,335   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $3,650,405)

$ 3,772,335   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $3,650,405) - 95.5%

$ 3,772,335   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 4.5% (a)

  178,589   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 3,950,924   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) Includes $11,788 cash segregated as collateral for swap contracts.

    

 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International S&P 500® Index   559    $ 1,139,663      (0.380 )%    2/8/2016    $ 30,732   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 21


Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 92.9%

  

  20,419   

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

$ 2,473,966   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $2,391,034)

$ 2,473,966   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $2,391,034) - 92.9%

$ 2,473,966   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 7.1% (a)

  189,911   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 2,663,877   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) Includes $7,824 cash segregated as collateral for swap contracts.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International Russell 2000® Index   701    $ 836,710      0.070   2/8/2016    $ 21,425   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 85.1%

  30,219   

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

$ 1,250,160   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $1,101,401)

$ 1,250,160   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $1,101,401) - 85.1%

$ 1,250,160   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 14.9% (a)

  218,425   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 1,468,585   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) Includes $5,470 cash segregated as collateral for swap contracts.

    

 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse
International
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF   14,155    $ 530,360      (0.330 )%    2/8/2016    $ 57,155   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 23


Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 83.9%

  27,885   

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

$ 1,223,315   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $1,080,516)

$ 1,223,315   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $1,080,516) - 83.9%

$ 1,223,315   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 16.1% (a)

  234,620   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 1,457,935   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a) Includes $1,980 cash segregated as collateral for swap contracts.

    

 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF   13,631    $ 543,231      (0.330 )%    2/8/2016    $ 55,164   
Deutsche Bank AG London Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF   25      1,124      (0.334 )%    5/27/2016      (28
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 544,355    $ 55,136   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 16.7%

  

  121,010   

Deutsche X-Trackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF

$ 5,900,448   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $5,830,192)

$ 5,900,448   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 27.5%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 27.5%

  

  9,670,472   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 9,670,472   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $9,670,472) (b)

$ 9,670,472   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $15,500,664) - 44.2%

$ 15,570,920   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 55.8% (c)

  19,644,780   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 35,215,700   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated segregated amounted to $9,670,472.

 

(c) Includes $1,600,000 cash segregated as collateral for swap contracts.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
UBS Securities LLC Deutsche X-Trackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF   608,998    $ 28,873,189      (0.530 )%    5/11/2016    $ 818,552   
Citibank N.A. Deutsche X-Trackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF   535,833      24,002,360      0.070   5/16/2016      2,125,553   
Credit Suisse International Deutsche X-Trackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF   178,611      8,000,787      (0.530 )%    5/16/2016      706,517   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 60,876,336    $ 3,650,622   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 25


Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 36.3%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 36.3%

  

  2,490,000   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 2,490,000   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $2,490,000)

$ 2,490,000   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $2,490,000) - 36.3% (b)

$ 2,490,000   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 63.7%

  4,366,061   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 6,856,061   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated segregated amounted to $2,490,000.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London S&P® MidCap 400® IndexTM   370    $ 567,474      (0.430 )%    8/31/2015    $ (12,258
Credit Suisse International S&P® MidCap 400® IndexTM   8,770      12,515,516      (0.330 )%    5/9/2016      695,370   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 13,082,990    $ 683,112   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
26 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 43.5%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 43.5%

  

  7,779,378   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 7,779,378   
  600,117   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  600,117   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $8,379,495)

$ 8,379,495   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $8,379,495) - 43.5% (b)

$ 8,379,495   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 56.5%

  10,862,648   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 19,242,143   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $8,379,495.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London S&P 500® Index   17,504    $ 35,343,818      (0.380 )%    10/13/2015    $ 1,355,996   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch S&P 500® Index   949      1,990,500      (0.381 )%    6/28/2016      (10,721
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 37,334,318    $ 1,345,275   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 27


Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 39.4%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 39.4%

  

  3,601,042   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

$ 3,601,042   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,601,042)

$ 3,601,042   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $3,601,042) - 39.4% (b)

$ 3,601,042   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 60.6%

  5,536,182   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 9,137,224   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $3,601,042.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London Russell 2000® Index   11,181    $ 13,234,856      0.070   8/31/2015    $ 483,160   
Credit Suisse International Russell 2000® Index   2,671      2,932,078      0.020   2/29/2016      348,081   
Citibank N.A. Russell 2000® Index   1,126      1,420,850      0.120   7/28/2016      (46,237
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 17,587,784    $ 785,004   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
28 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 40.5%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 40.5%

  

  6,294,058   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

$ 6,294,058   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $6,294,058)

$ 6,294,058   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $6,294,058) - 40.5% (b)

$ 6,294,058   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 59.5%

  9,232,976   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 15,527,034   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $6,294,058.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   239,888    $ 24,974,344      0.670   8/31/2015    $ 1,256,366   
Credit Suisse International iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   48,906      5,292,278      0.570   11/20/2015      (10,479
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 30,266,622    $ 1,245,887   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 29


Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 23.8%

  

  65,162   

SPDR S&P MidCap 400® ETF Trust

$ 17,799,000   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $18,072,374)

$ 17,799,000   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 49.0%

 

Money Market Funds - 49.0%

  19,932,794   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 19,932,794   
  2,680,000   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  2,680,000   
  14,041,729   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  14,041,729   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $36,654,523) (b)

$ 36,654,523   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $54,726,897) - 72.8%

$ 54,453,523   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 27.2%

  20,312,981   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 74,766,504   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $36,654,523.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International S&P MidCap 400® Index   42,287    $ 62,497,559      (0.330 )%    1/11/2016    $ 1,087,645   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services S&P MidCap 400® Index   46,266      67,719,321      (0.380 )%    2/23/2016      1,830,223   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch S&P MidCap 400® Index   7,000      10,721,174      (0.581 )%    5/9/2016      (217,169
Deutsche Bank AG London S&P MidCap 400® Index   42,098      64,209,369      (0.430 )%    7/24/2018      (1,015,989
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 205,147,423    $ 1,684,710   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
30 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 71.9%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 71.9%

  

  3,316,214   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 3,316,214   
  2,464,254   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  2,464,254   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $5,780,468)

$ 5,780,468   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $5,780,468) - 71.9% (b)

$ 5,780,468   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 28.1%

  2,255,032   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 8,035,500   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $5,780,468.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley Capital Services S&P MidCap 400® Index   6,594    $ 9,777,449      (0.070 )%    3/1/2016    $ (137,319
Credit Suisse International S&P MidCap 400® Index   7,069      10,461,187      (0.220 )%    6/1/2016      (176,057
Deutsche Bank AG London S&P MidCap 400® Index   2,406      3,615,875      (0.070 )%    7/24/2018      1,688   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 23,854,511    $ (311,688
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 31


Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 2.8%

  

  68,760   

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

$ 14,337,835   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $14,523,418)

$ 14,337,835   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 49.2%

 

Money Market Funds - 49.2%

  254,513,779   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 254,513,779   
  268   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  268   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $254,514,047) (b)

$ 254,514,047   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $269,037,465) - 52.0%

$ 268,851,882   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 48.0%

  248,487,977   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 517,339,859   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $254,514,047.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International S&P 500® Index   152,811    $ 242,082,108      (0.480 )%    6/17/2015    $ 86,135,806   
UBS Securities LLC S&P 500® Index   204,587      406,798,192      (0.430 )%    10/19/2015      22,354,000   
Citibank N.A. S&P 500® Index   236,699      474,839,551      (0.480 )%    2/26/2016      20,710,007   
Deutsche Bank AG London S&P 500® Index   25,401      53,444,717      (0.380 )%    5/10/2016      (460,012
BNP Paribas S&P 500® Index   40,047      82,840,681      (0.430 )%    6/13/2016      1,181,910   
BNP Paribas S&P 500® Index   48,468      99,923,677      (0.430 )%    7/18/2016      1,673,449   
BNP Paribas S&P 500® Index   29,311      60,485,084      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      895,771   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 1,420,414,010    $ 132,490,931   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
32 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 81.3%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 81.3%

  

  155,266,582   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 155,266,582   
  42,076,082   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  42,076,082   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $197,342,664)

$ 197,342,664   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $197,342,664) - 81.3% (b)

$ 197,342,664   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 18.7%

  45,481,175   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 242,823,839   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $197,342,664.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London S&P 500® Index   77,521    $ 161,468,606      (0.170 )%    7/27/2015    $ (347,865
Bank of America Merrill Lynch S&P 500® Index   66,374      132,184,200      (0.219 )%    7/28/2015      (7,621,460
UBS Securities LLC S&P 500® Index   92,747      190,315,055      0.330   2/3/2016      (3,713,966
Citibank N.A. S&P 500® Index   42,946      85,984,764      (0.170 )%    2/26/2016      (4,081,962
Credit Suisse International S&P 500® Index   48,633      78,338,939      (0.170 )%    6/1/2016      (26,898,804
BNP Paribas S&P 500® Index   19,038      38,273,953      (0.070 )%    6/13/2016      (1,721,263
BNP Paribas S&P 500® Index   2,043      4,029,502      (0.070 )%    7/18/2016      (261,553
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 690,595,019    $ (44,646,873
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 33


Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 0.7%

  

  44,008   

iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund

$ 5,332,009   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $5,513,964)

$ 5,332,009   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 55.0%

 

Money Market Funds - 55.0%

  308,905,049   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 308,905,049   
  53,123,326   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  53,123,326   
  28,441,091   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  28,441,091   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $390,469,466) (b)

$ 390,469,466   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $395,983,430) - 55.7%

$ 395,801,475   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 44.3%

  314,828,091   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 710,629,566   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $390,469,466.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
UBS Securities LLC Russell 2000® Index   213,170    $ 261,487,526      (0.280 )%    8/10/2015    $ 1,297,899   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Russell 2000® Index   113,823      126,389,096      0.070   11/3/2015      13,371,302   
Citibank N.A. Russell 2000® Index   422,268      513,072,085      (0.030 )%    2/22/2016      3,166,225   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Russell 2000® Index   208,752      255,216,128      (0.081 )%    2/24/2016      (120,253
Deutsche Bank AG London Russell 2000® Index   247,792      306,719,445      (0.030 )%    2/26/2016      (4,179,213
BNP Paribas Russell 2000® Index   298,204      327,654,019      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      37,832,713   
Credit Suisse International Russell 2000® Index   168,969      206,741,778      (0.010 )%    6/30/2016      (368,420
BNP Paribas Russell 2000® Index   10,000      11,615,433      (0.430 )%    7/18/2016      615,236   
BNP Paribas Russell 2000® Index   60,000      70,421,351      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      2,958,236   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 2,079,316,861    $ 54,573,725   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
34 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 69.0%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 69.0%

  

  318,001,220   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management,
0.00% (††)(a)

$ 318,001,220   
  114,420,836   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  114,420,836   
  32,403,392   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury
Fund, 0.03% (a)

  32,403,392   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $464,825,448)

$ 464,825,448   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $464,825,448) - 69.0% (b)

$ 464,825,448   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 31.0%

  209,049,981   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 673,875,429   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $464,825,448.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International Russell 2000® Index   318,192    $ 384,637,092      (1.070 )%    5/7/2015    $ (5,410,007
UBS Securities LLC Russell 2000® Index   331,576      410,946,513      (0.070 )%    7/21/2015      5,642,538   
Deutsche Bank AG London Russell 2000® Index   103,869      126,907,838      (1.320 )%    7/27/2015      (41,560
Citibank N.A. Russell 2000® Index   199,951      246,898,206      (1.070 )%    3/2/2016      2,387,597   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Russell 2000® Index   102,981      129,605,209      (0.670 )%    5/2/2016      3,806,559   
BNP Paribas Russell 2000® Index   20,000      24,672,165      (1.070 )%    5/16/2016      212,590   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Russell 2000® Index   345,188      423,388,467      (0.919 )%    5/25/2016      660,949   
BNP Paribas Russell 2000® Index   20,134      23,388,311      (1.070 )%    6/13/2016      (1,403,726
BNP Paribas Russell 2000® Index   175,000      209,247,817      (1.070 )%    7/18/2016      (6,049,964
BNP Paribas Russell 2000® Index   40,000      48,208,916      (1.070 )%    8/15/2016      (862,423
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 2,027,900,534    $ (1,057,447
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 35


Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 63.4%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 63.4%

  

  1,695,357   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 1,695,357   
  1,260,290   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury
Fund, 0.03% (a)

  1,260,290   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $2,955,647)

$ 2,955,647   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $2,955,647) - 63.4% (b)

$ 2,955,647   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 36.6%

  1,706,175   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 4,661,822   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $2,955,647.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   45,550    $ 4,688,475      (0.430 )%    5/18/2015    $ 314,476   
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   1,135      115,210      (0.430 )%    6/15/2015      7,738   
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   1,115      111,226      (0.430 )%    7/13/2015      9,279   
Credit Suisse International iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   22,833      2,463,148      0.570   7/27/2015      (2,364
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   1,353      137,853      (0.430 )%    8/17/2015      8,398   
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   541      55,236      (0.430 )%    9/14/2015      3,160   
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   1,480      150,277      (0.430 )%    11/16/2015      9,033   
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   294      30,441      (0.430 )%    12/14/2016      1,163   
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   179      18,706      (0.430 )%    3/14/2016      489   
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   3,319      349,109      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      7,088   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   51,422      5,577,230      0.166   5/31/2016      (47,745
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   840      88,444      (0.430 )%    6/13/2016      1,720   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 13,785,355    $ 312,435   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
36 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 73.2%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 73.2%

  

  24,016,734   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 24,016,734   
  9,693,569   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury
Fund, 0.03% (a)

  9,693,569   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost 33,710,303)

$ 33,710,303   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $33,710,303) - 73.2% (b)

$ 33,710,303   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 26.8%

  12,321,930   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 46,032,233   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $33,710,303.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   290,389    $ 29,907,309      (1.070 )%    8/5/2015    $ (2,106,061
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   213,667      22,000,274      (1.670 )%    9/17/2015      (1,682,155
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   69,069      7,149,372      (1.570 )%    3/24/2016      (351,427
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   90,084      9,286,872      (1.570 )%    4/18/2016      (489,917
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   127,291      13,399,747      (1.570 )%    5/16/2016      (394,925
Credit Suisse International iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   401,230      43,027,452      (0.570 )%    5/23/2016      (200,974
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   59,732      6,281,358      (1.570 )%    6/13/2016      (181,946
BNP Paribas iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   32,807      3,470,942      (1.570 )%    7/18/2016      (77,042
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 134,523,326    $ (5,484,447
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 37


Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 34.8%

  

  258,295   

iShares 20+ Year Treasury
Bond ETF

$ 32,532,255   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $34,230,486)

$ 32,532,255   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 39.4%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 39.4%

  

  19,123,712   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 19,123,712   
  11,900,083   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  11,900,083   
  5,893,556   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  5,893,556   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $36,917,351) (b)

$ 36,917,351   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $71,147,837) - 74.2%

$ 69,449,606   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 25.8%

  24,130,887   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 93,580,493   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $36,917,351.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   385,061    $ 46,243,941      0.120   9/17/2015    $ 2,766,402   
Citibank N.A. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   314,720      40,572,227      (0.180 )%    2/12/2016      (869,793
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   314,745      41,033,324      0.019   2/24/2016      (1,373,740
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   176,883      23,042,245      0.270   5/9/2016      (759,729
Credit Suisse International iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   779,288      95,051,031      0.070   5/10/2016      3,984,336   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 245,942,768    $ 3,747,476   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
38 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 69.3%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 69.3%

  

  215,801,752   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management,
0.00% (††)(a)

$ 215,801,752   
  50,891,183   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  50,891,183   
  47,746,850   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  47,746,850   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $314,439,785)

$ 314,439,785   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $314,439,785) - 69.3% (b)

$ 314,439,785   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 30.7%

  139,539,073   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 453,978,858   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $314,439,785.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   2,907,064    $ 350,974,127      (0.570 )%    5/7/2015    $ (18,959,080
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   3,119,560      378,520,613      (0.620 )%    9/17/2015      (18,408,742
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   1,477,110      190,974,940      (0.770 )%    11/3/2015      4,689,256   
Citibank N.A. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   1,725,426      224,036,162      (0.720 )%    2/12/2016      6,038,997   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   1,584,157      203,564,395      (1.019 )%    2/24/2016      3,975,750   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 1,348,070,237    $ (22,663,819
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 39


Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 6.2%

  

  89,114   

iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF

$ 3,226,818   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $3,253,871)

$ 3,226,818   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 49.9%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 49.9%

  

  25,776,715   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 25,776,715   
  23   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments
Fund 0.00% (††)(a)

  23   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $25,776,738) (b)

$ 25,776,738   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $29,030,609) - 56.1%

$ 29,003,556   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 43.9%

  22,715,930   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 51,719,486   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated segregated amounted to $25,776,738.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF   1,420,456    $ 48,862,289      (0.480 )%    6/10/2015    $ 2,552,769   
Citibank N.A. iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF   996,765      33,783,667      (0.430 )%    1/8/2016      2,284,716   
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF   681,671      20,975,017      (0.380 )%    4/11/2016      3,696,850   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF   724,326      22,565,583      (0.430 )%    4/18/2016      3,651,047   
UBS Securities LLC iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF   372,650      13,703,561      (0.181 )%    5/24/2016      (210,268
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 139,890,117    $ 11,975,114   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
40 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 3.3%

  

  16,326   

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

$ 1,085,842   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $1,015,624)

$ 1,085,842   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 59.0%

 

Money Market Funds - 59.0%

  15,274,709   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 15,274,709   
  4,020,063   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  4,020,063   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $19,294,772) (b)

$ 19,294,772   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $20,310,396) - 62.3%

$ 20,380,614   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 37.7%

  12,347,625   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 32,728,239   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $19,294,772.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares MSCI EAFE ETF   245,567    $ 16,242,361      (0.580 )%    4/26/2016    $ 85,597   
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares MSCI EAFE ETF   353,084      20,022,720      (0.380 )%    4/29/2016      4,797,629   
Credit Suisse International iShares MSCI EAFE ETF   781,874      47,486,811      (0.380 )%    5/23/2016      4,767,328   
Citibank N.A. iShares MSCI EAFE ETF   79,408      5,301,278      (0.481 )%    5/23/2016      (20,419
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 89,053,170    $ 9,630,135   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 41


Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 67.7%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 67.7%

  

  2,790,118   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 2,790,118   
  510,021   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  510,021   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $3,300,139)

$ 3,300,139   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $3,300,139) - 67.7% (b)

$ 3,300,139   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 32.3%

  1,572,709   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 4,872,848   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $3,300,139.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares MSCI EAFE ETF   23,363    $ 1,529,798      0.280   6/25/2015    $ (23,871
Credit Suisse International iShares MSCI EAFE ETF   87,780      5,468,025      (0.070 )%    5/10/2016      (371,060
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI EAFE ETF   29,700      1,970,001      (0.070 )%    5/16/2016      (5,407
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares MSCI EAFE ETF   78,957      5,237,218      (0.120 )%    5/17/2016      (14,491
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 14,205,042    $ (414,829
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
42 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 1.9%

  

  103,101   

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

$ 4,420,971   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $4,505,411)

$ 4,420,971   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 65.9%

 

Money Market Funds - 65.9%

  107,548,905   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 107,548,905   
  29,308,988   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  29,308,988   
  18,676,275   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  18,676,275   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $155,534,168) (b)

$ 155,534,168   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $160,039,579) - 67.8%

$ 159,955,139   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 32.2%

  76,048,522   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 236,003,661   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $155,534,168.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   1,503,119    $ 62,309,854      (0.430 )%    6/17/2015    $ 2,862,674   
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   3,763,207      148,326,104      (0.380 )%    7/27/2015      12,878,688   
UBS Securities LLC iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   1,457,909      60,054,986      (0.330 %)    12/22/2015      2,444,851   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   2,871,588      117,233,635      (0.531 )%    2/16/2016      5,764,239   
Citibank N.A. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   784,918      31,184,990      (0.430 )%    3/2/2016      2,440,349   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   2,081,094      82,973,218      (0.430 )%    4/6/2016      6,208,987   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   279,872      12,084,491      (0.430 )%    4/18/2016      (113,900
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   1,605,565      63,886,268      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      4,932,219   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   945,935      37,437,222      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      3,083,073   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   1,115,480      45,047,867      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      2,743,715   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 660,538,635    $ 43,244,895   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 43


Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 82.9%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 82.9%

  

  55,363,495   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 55,363,495   
  19,904,734   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  19,904,734   
  11,741,667   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  11,741,667   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $87,009,896)

$ 87,009,896   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $87,009,896) - 82.9% (b)

$ 87,009,896   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 17.1%

  17,918,156   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 104,928,052   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $87,009,896.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   867,743    $ 35,780,416      (0.067 )%    5/22/2015    $ (2,219,192
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   782,509      30,893,260      (0.820 )%    9/23/2015      (2,711,907
UBS Securities LLC iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   1,374,632      58,538,997      (0.067 )%    2/3/2016      (406,643
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   1,668,183      70,343,745      (0.519 )%    2/16/2016      (1,217,365
Citibank N.A. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   839,647      33,742,946      (0.470 )%    4/1/2016      (2,289,525
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   642,825      26,403,587      (0.720 )%    5/16/2016      (1,176,188
Credit Suisse International iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   591,183      24,646,304      (0.170 )%    6/21/2016      (708,607
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF   574,472      21,951,929      (0.720 )%    9/19/2016      (2,703,917
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 302,301,184    $ (13,433,344
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
44 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 11.3%

  

  428,969   

iShares China Large-Cap ETF

$ 22,018,979   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $21,875,398)

$ 22,018,979   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 60.2%

 

Money Market Funds - 60.2%

  78,103,674   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 78,103,674   
  9,570,000   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  9,570,000   
  29,326,498   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  29,326,498   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $117,000,172) (b)

$ 117,000,172   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $138,875,570) - 71.5%

$ 139,019,151   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 28.5%

  55,358,588   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 194,377,739   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $117,000,172.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International iShares China Large-Cap ETF   3,047,215    $ 154,530,794      (0.530 )%    6/12/2015    $ 1,848,020   
Citibank N.A. iShares China Large-Cap ETF   1,479,987      65,817,349      (0.430 )%    10/20/2015      10,125,760   
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares China Large-Cap ETF   478,008      20,514,401      (0.180 )%    1/19/2016      4,015,986   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares China Large-Cap ETF   2,549,196      130,314,899      (0.580 )%    5/10/2016      491,252   
BNP Paribas iShares China Large-Cap ETF   2,943,060      150,449,227      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      580,318   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares China Large-Cap ETF   434,220      22,896,657      (0.381 )%    5/25/2016      (608,878
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 544,523,327    $ 16,452,458   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 45


Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 87.2%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 87.2%

  

  17,712,489   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 17,712,489   
  9,540,000   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  9,540,000   
  3,121,618   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  3,121,618   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $30,374,107)

$ 30,374,107   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $30,374,107) - 87.2% (b)

$ 30,374,107   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities -12.8%

  4,438,907   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 34,813,014   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $30,374,107.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares China Large-Cap ETF   127,498    $ 4,741,556      (0.320 )%    8/4/2015    $ (1,932,111
Credit Suisse International iShares China Large-Cap ETF   548,324      27,588,745      (0.470 )%    6/12/2015      (560,972
Citibank N.A. iShares China Large-Cap ETF   318,530      13,909,013      (0.720 )%    10/20/2015      (2,451,546
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares China Large-Cap ETF   91,202      3,822,060      (0.820 )%    1/19/2016      (863,276
BNP Paribas iShares China Large-Cap ETF   22,315      854,494      (0.570 )%    4/18/2016      (293,781
BNP Paribas iShares China Large-Cap ETF   25,835      986,766      (0.570 )%    5/16/2016      (342,422
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares China Large-Cap ETF   818,070      42,223,661      (0.320 )%    5/25/2016      228,226   
BNP Paribas iShares China Large-Cap ETF   82,945      3,291,428      (0.570 )%    6/13/2016      (974,428
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 97,417,723    $ (7,190,310
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
46 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 17.0%

  

  167,382   

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

$ 9,460,430   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $9,163,050)

$ 9,460,430   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 48.4%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 48.4%

  

  26,838,625   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 26,838,625   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $26,838,625) (b)

$ 26,838,625   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $36,001,675) - 65.4%

$ 36,299,055   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 34.6%

  19,237,314   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 55,536,369   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $26,838,625.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF   748,852    $ 40,787,043      (0.430 )%    7/22/2015    $ 1,776,156   
Citibank N.A. Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF   1,403,705      78,101,280      (0.380 )%    8/6/2015      1,410,855   
BNP Paribas Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF   294,003      16,104,812      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      505,344   
BNP Paribas Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF   283,857      15,767,318      (0.430 )%    9/12/2016      264,136   
BNP Paribas Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF   50,000      2,825,565      (0.430 )%    11/14/2016      199   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 153,586,018    $ 3,956,690   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 47


Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 5.2%

  

  277,936   

PowerShares India Portfolio

$ 5,839,436   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $6,242,377)

$ 5,839,436   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 78.8%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 78.8%

  

  71,940,539   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management 0.00% ††(a)

$ 71,940,539   
  12,950,131   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund
0.00% ††(a)

  12,950,131   
  3,172,772   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund 0.03% (a)

  3,172,772   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $88,063,442) (b)

$ 88,063,442   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $94,305,819) - 84.0%

$ 93,902,878   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 16.0%

  17,862,900   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 111,765,778   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $88,063,442.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley Capital Services PowerShares India Portfolio   504,377    $ 11,409,262      (0.680 )%    5/29/2015    $ (810,165
UBS Securities LLC PowerShares India Portfolio   2,638,710      56,516,771      (0.480 )%    10/19/2015      (1,080,067
Citibank N.A. PowerShares India Portfolio   1,747,394      40,044,021      (0.580 )%    12/28/2015      (3,351,615
Credit Suisse International PowerShares India Portfolio   2,168,451      47,357,287      (0.430 )%    1/11/2016      (1,825,333
Deutsche Bank AG London PowerShares India Portfolio   4,269,378      90,795,089      (0.430 )%    1/26/2016      (1,155,060
Bank of America Merrill Lynch PowerShares India Portfolio   1,618,299      36,226,914      (0.681 )%    2/16/2016      (2,289,258
BNP Paribas PowerShares India Portfolio   122,607      2,713,839      (0.430 )%    4/18/2016      (144,674
BNP Paribas PowerShares India Portfolio   709,225      16,295,121      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      (1,400,953
BNP Paribas PowerShares India Portfolio   1,162,535      26,988,928      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      (2,593,618
BNP Paribas PowerShares India Portfolio   740,205      17,224,560      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      (1,685,019
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 345,571,792    $ (16,335,762
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
48 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 54.0%

  

  726,972   

iShares MSCI Japan ETF

$ 9,348,860   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $9,467,340)

$ 9,348,860   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 35.2%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 35.2%

  

  2,056,897   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 2,056,897   
  4,030,018   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  4,030,018   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $6,086,915) (b)

$ 6,086,915   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $15,554,255) - 89.2%

$ 15,435,775   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 10.8%

  1,875,308   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 17,311,083   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $6,086,915.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International iShares MSCI Japan ETF   566,713    $ 6,506,081      (0.480 )%    8/26/2015    $ 803,571   
UBS Securities LLC iShares MSCI Japan ETF   555,164      6,294,804      (0.480 )%    12/2/2015      841,307   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Japan ETF   8,233      98,569      (0.430 )%    1/15/2016      12,121   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services iShares MSCI Japan ETF   1,570,850      20,512,808      (0.680 )%    3/21/2016      (314,776
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Japan ETF   371,185      4,114,780      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      649,597   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI Japan ETF   239,385      2,763,529      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      311,920   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 40,290,571    $ 2,303,740   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 49


Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 5.8%

  

  42,565   

iShares Latin America 40 ETF

$ 1,370,593   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $1,250,561)

$ 1,370,593   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 60.7%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 60.7%

  

  14,334,098   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 14,334,098   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $14,334,098) (b)

$ 14,334,098   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $15,584,659) - 66.5%

$ 15,704,691   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 33.5%

  7,902,700   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 23,607,391   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated segregated amounted to $14,334,098.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International iShares Latin America 40 ETF   525,373    $ 16,614,420      (0.380 )%    6/17/2015    $ 364,819   
Citibank N.A. iShares Latin America 40 ETF   632,639      18,549,659      (0.430 )%    12/9/2015      1,812,366   
Deutsche Bank AG London iShares Latin America 40 ETF   563,467      17,542,228      (0.430 )%    1/19/2016      706,838   
BNP Paribas iShares Latin America 40 ETF   152,601      4,630,787      (0.430 )%    6/13/2016      279,137   
BNP Paribas iShares Latin America 40 ETF   118,283      3,616,028      (0.430 )%    7/18/2016      191,552   
BNP Paribas iShares Latin America 40 ETF   164,547      5,244,999      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      52,643   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 66,198,121    $ 3,407,355   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
50 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 1.3%

  

  152,370   

Market Vectors® Russia ETF

$ 3,001,689   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $3,005,337)

$ 3,001,689   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 65.4%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 65.4%

  

  127,619,992   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% ††(a)

$ 127,619,992   
  29,890,259   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% ††(a)

  29,890,259   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $157,510,251) (b)

$ 157,510,251   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $160,515,588) - 66.7%

$ 160,511,940   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 33.3%

  80,269,795   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 240,781,735   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $157,510,251.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Citibank N.A. Market Vectors® Russia ETF   9,096,357    $ 158,878,534      (0.680 )%    9/18/2015    $ 20,209,887   
Credit Suisse International Market Vectors® Russia ETF   9,477,458      142,994,087      (0.080 )%    2/23/2016      43,701,083   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Market Vectors® Russia ETF   6,073,856      119,574,772      (0.481 )%    2/24/2016      933,318   
Deutsche Bank AG London Market Vectors® Russia ETF   9,248,632      140,914,662      (0.830 )%    5/18/2016      40,977,196   
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Russia ETF   2,618,731      51,832,394      (0.430 )%    11/14/2016      (249,418
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 614,194,449    $ 105,572,066   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 51


Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 112.0%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 112.0%

  

  52,711,171   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 52,711,171   
  24,450,071   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  24,450,071   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $77,161,242)

$ 77,161,242   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $77,161,242) - 112.0% (b)

$ 77,161,242   

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (12.0)%

  (8,258,339
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 68,902,903   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $77,161,242.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Citibank N.A. Market Vectors® Russia ETF   1,524,739    $ 25,668,934      (2.320 )%    9/18/2015    $ (4,420,062
Credit Suisse International Market Vectors® Russia ETF   1,962,451      29,807,028      (1.370 )%    1/12/2016      (8,985,683
Deutsche Bank AG London Market Vectors® Russia ETF   2,745,198      41,776,133      (1.820 )%    2/1/2016      (12,482,563
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Market Vectors® Russia ETF   3,636,798      64,327,982      (1.569 )%    6/27/2016      (8,155,407
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Russia ETF   623,619      12,149,337      (1.570 )%    11/14/2016      (137,504
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 173,729,414    $ (34,181,219
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
52 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 0.5%

  

  345   

iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF

$ 21,104   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $21,611)

$ 21,104   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 75.0%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 75.0%

  

  2,590,000   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 2,590,000   
  680,005   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  680,005   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $3,270,005) (b)

$ 3,270,005   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $3,291,616) - 75.5%

$ 3,291,109   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 24.5%

  1,069,034   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 4,360,143   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $3,270,005.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF   46,641    $ 2,585,815      (0.480 )%    6/26/2015    $ 275,687   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF   37,937      2,377,098      (0.781 )%    4/26/2016      (56,695
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF   24,115      1,366,076      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      108,346   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF   67,428      3,792,909      (0.430 )%    7/18/2016      325,676   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF   18,770      1,069,101      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      77,905   
BNP Paribas iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF   18,605      1,048,592      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      88,641   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 12,239,591    $ 819,560   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 53


Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 67.3%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 67.3%

  

  3,377,089   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 3,377,089   
  1,190,010   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% ††(a)

  1,190,010   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $4,567,099)

$ 4,567,099   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $4,567,099) - 67.3% (b)

$ 4,567,099   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 32.7%

  2,231,045   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 6,798,144   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $4,567,099.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
BNP Paribas Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund   76,458    $ 3,449,057      (0.430 )%    9/14/2015    $ 388,130   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund   89,767      4,476,410      (0.481 )%    9/25/2015      52,292   
BNP Paribas Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund   28,663      1,332,758      (0.430 )%    10/19/2015      105,905   
BNP Paribas Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund   6,231      297,314      (0.430 )%    11/16/2015      15,617   
Deutsche Bank AG London Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund   137,722      6,749,043      (0.280 )%    2/1/2016      214,495   
BNP Paribas Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund   6,558      298,213      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      31,762   
Credit Suisse International Materials Select Sector SPDR® Fund   59,095      2,838,668      (0.480 )%    5/20/2016      160,701   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 19,441,463    $ 968,902   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
54 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 10.0%

  

  4,085,123   

Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF

$ 82,151,823   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $81,776,659)

$ 82,151,823   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 57.0%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 57.0%

  

  449,318,840   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 449,318,840   
  18,980,749   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  18,980,749   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $468,299,589) (b)

$ 468,299,589   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $550,076,248) - 67.0%

$ 550,451,412   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 33.0%

  271,453,029   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 821,904,441   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $468,299,589.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   30,432,754    $ 593,272,958      (0.630 )%    5/7/2015    $ 20,153,214   
UBS Securities LLC Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   15,583,805      322,962,060      (0.580 )%    7/22/2015      (9,426,098
Deutsche Bank AG London Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   30,663,143      608,977,228      (0.630 )%    12/21/2015      7,529,369   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   4,749,335      84,342,542      (0.930 )%    3/21/2016      11,055,047   
Citibank N.A. Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   12,668,065      231,454,297      (0.580 )%    4/18/2016      23,141,877   
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   7,785,205      151,968,198      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      4,521,421   
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   7,684,663      170,321,121      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      (15,949,962
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   8,950,739      188,383,345      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      (8,538,466
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 2,351,681,749    $ 32,486,402   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 55


Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 79.9%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 79.9%

  

  127,978,055   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 127,978,055   
  28,679,490   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  28,679,490   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $156,657,545)

$ 156,657,545   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $156,657,545) - 79.9% (b)

$ 156,657,545   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 20.1%

  39,449,089   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 196,106,634   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $156,657,545.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
UBS Securities LLC Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   4,357,360    $ 81,833,444      0.330   8/5/2015    $ (5,752,438
Deutsche Bank AG London Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   10,013,072      196,438,755      0.030   12/10/2015      (4,922,890
Citibank N.A. Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   4,524,992      94,537,101      (0.220 )%    1/12/2016      3,497,892   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   4,063,640      74,055,954      (0.170 )%    2/17/2016      (7,679,688
Credit Suisse International Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   2,926,450      58,709,003      (0.170 )%    5/3/2016      (154,991
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Gold Miners ETF   3,369,075      69,155,338      (0.320 )%    9/19/2016      1,360,772   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 574,729,595    $ (13,651,343
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
56 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 24.7%

  

  1,278,027   

Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund

$ 91,608,975   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $91,748,540)

$ 91,608,975   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 49.9%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 49.9%

  

  117,749,728   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 117,749,728   
  47,840,430   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  47,840,430   
  19,795,404   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  19,795,404   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $185,385,562) (b)

$ 185,385,562   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $277,134,102) - 74.6%

$ 276,994,537   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 23.4% (c)

  94,152,051   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 371,146,588   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $185,385,562.

 

(c) Includes $32,770,000 cash segregated as collateral for swap contracts.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
UBS Securities LLC Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   2,712,781    $ 200,020,453      (0.430 )%    10/19/2015    $ (5,493,406
BNP Paribas Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   249,968      16,103,664      (0.430 )%    4/18/2016      1,775,608   
BNP Paribas Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   717,290      49,763,996      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      1,592,070   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   1,121,257      82,726,341      (0.430 )%    5/17/2016      (2,370,464
Credit Suisse International Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   718,384      32,292,968      (0.480 )%    5/23/2016      20,232,932   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   2,757,919      191,371,949      (0.481 )%    5/25/2016      7,199,973   
Citibank N.A. Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   1,963,271      144,045,193      (0.480 )%    5/27/2016      (3,321,770
BNP Paribas Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   1,171,935      82,529,177      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      1,392,740   
Deutsche Bank AG London Health Care Select Sector SPDR® Fund   2,842,688      200,592,570      (0.280 )%    10/3/2017      3,888,902   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 999,446,311    $ 24,896,585   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 57


Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 2.2%

  

  163,670   

Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF

$ 4,081,930   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $4,235,616)

$ 4,081,930   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 70.8%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 70.8%

  

  121,036,692   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 121,036,692   
  12,747,565   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund 0.03% (a)

  12,747,565   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $133,784,257) (b)

$ 133,784,257   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 73.0%
(Cost $138,019,873)

$ 137,866,187   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 27.0%

  51,115,218   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 188,981,405   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $133,784,257.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
UBS Securities, LLC Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   3,295,096    $ 89,858,309      (0.480 )%    10/23/2015    $ (7,787,096
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   1,884,478      50,094,324      (0.930 )%    12/1/2015      (2,959,255
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   1,109,248      28,900,517      (0.430 )%    12/14/2015      (1,296,250
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   500,000      13,852,770      (0.430 )%    1/15/2016      (1,406,968
Credit Suisse International Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   3,768,633      94,601,604      (0.630 )%    5/3/2016      (623,563
Citibank N.A. Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   477,962      11,958,609      (0.381 )%    5/16/2016      (40,133
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   1,350,000      37,475,993      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      (3,878,378
Deutsche Bank AG London Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   10,183,636      233,660,592      (0.680 )%    10/8/2018      20,044,495   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 560,402,718    $ 2,052,852   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
58 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 78.0%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 78.0%

  

  63,271,277   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 63,271,277   
  6,071,233   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  6,071,233   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $69,342,510)

$ 69,342,510   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $69,342,510) - 78.0% (b)

$ 69,342,510   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 22.0%

  19,536,145   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 88,878,655   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $69,342,510.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Entity

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
BNP Paribas Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   328,574    $ 14,342,672      (0.420 )%    8/17/2015    $ 6,096,720   
UBS Securities LLC Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   1,954,789      52,889,113      0.130   10/22/2015      4,153,479   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   883,964      24,253,578      (0.320 )%    12/7/2015      2,169,703   
Deutsche Bank AG London Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   3,304,955      79,203,915      (0.220 )%    4/8/2016      (3,232,199
Citibank N.A. Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   477,962      11,958,609      (0.819 )%    5/16/2016      34,154   
Credit Suisse International Market Vectors® Junior Gold Miners ETF   3,741,251      92,496,493      (0.170 )%    6/17/2016      (812,490
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 275,144,380    $ 8,409,367   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 59


Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 27.9%

  

 

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles - 1.2%

  

  109,335   

Enerplus Corp.

$ 1,378,714   
   

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas Extraction - 23.7%

  

  12,978   

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

  1,221,230   
  36,152   

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

  1,222,661   
  73,700   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

  1,162,249   
  9,528   

Cimarex Energy Co.

  1,185,283   
  238,690   

Comstock Resources, Inc.

  1,281,765   
  17,627   

Devon Energy Corp.

  1,202,338   
  94,153   

Encana Corp.

  1,337,914   
  660,281   

EXCO Resources, Inc.

  1,360,179   
  355,547   

Goodrich Petroleum Corp. (a)

  1,375,967   
  22,566   

Gulfport Energy Corp. (a)

  1,104,380   
  444,058   

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. (a)

  972,487   
  48,690   

Matador Resources Co. (a)

  1,349,687   
  23,086   

Noble Energy, Inc.

  1,170,922   
  49,815   

QEP Resources, Inc.

  1,120,837   
  22,433   

Range Resources Corp.

  1,425,841   
  687,064   

SandRidge Energy, Inc. (a)

  1,298,551   
  23,340   

SM Energy Co.

  1,353,020   
  45,487   

Southwestern Energy Co. (a)

  1,275,001   
  61,505   

Statoil ASA ADR

  1,305,751   
  65,538   

Stone Energy Corp. (a)

  1,118,734   
  132,218   

Talisman Energy, Inc.

  1,053,777   
  67,175   

Ultra Petroleum Corp. (a)

  1,143,990   
  93,191   

WPX Energy, Inc. (a)

  1,281,376   
   

 

 

 
  28,323,940   
   

 

 

 

 

Support Activities for Mining - 2.0%

  

  54,932   

Rice Energy, Inc. (a)

  1,352,975   
  91,037   

Synergy Resources Corp. (a)

  1,090,624   
   

 

 

 
  2,443,599   
   

 

 

 

 

Utilities - 1.0%

  

  13,327   

EQT Corp.

  1,198,630   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $30,275,989)

$ 33,344,883   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS - 2.1%

  

 

Oil and Gas Extraction - 2.1%

  

  90,793   

Linn Energy LLC

$ 1,257,483   
  71,565   

Vanguard Natural Resources LLC

  1,180,823   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS
(Cost $2,109,257)

$ 2,438,306   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 43.8%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 43.8%

  

  49,104,908   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(b)

$ 49,104,908   
  3,260,276   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (b)

  3,260,276   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $52,365,184) (c)

$ 52,365,184   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 73.8%
(Cost $84,750,430)

$ 88,148,373   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 26.2%

  31,321,878   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 119,470,251   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

 

(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(c) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated segregated amounted to $52,365,184.

ADR — American Depository Receipt

 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London ISE-Revere Natural Gas IndexTM   1,161,541    $ 73,455,402      (0.330 )%    7/17/2015    $ 11,675,600   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services ISE-Revere Natural Gas IndexTM   217,305      14,457,189      0.120   3/28/2016      1,472,981   
Citibank N.A. ISE-Revere Natural Gas IndexTM   1,729,173      114,286,634      (0.380 )%    4/20/2016      12,392,920   
Credit Suisse International ISE-Revere Natural Gas IndexTM   810,911      56,654,217      (0.480 )%    5/16/2016      2,708,155   
BNP Paribas ISE-Revere Natural Gas IndexTM   490,983      35,947,496      (0.430 )%    11/14/2016      (20,050
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 294,800,938    $ 28,229,606   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
60 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 54.2%

  

 

Broadcasting (except Internet) - 0.7%

  

  10,821   

Liberty Interactive Corp. Class A (a)

$ 311,212   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies
Dealers - 10.7%

  
  

  28,624   

Home Depot, Inc.

  3,062,195   
  20,981   

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

  1,444,752   
   

 

 

 
  4,506,947   
   

 

 

 

 

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores - 7.0%

  

  1,604   

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Class A

  36,058   
  2,868   

Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (a)

  42,991   
  3,378   

Chicos FAS, Inc.

  56,953   
  530   

Dillard’s, Inc. Class A

  69,743   
  1,656   

DSW, Inc. Class A

  60,063   
  3,215   

Foot Locker, Inc.

  191,132   
  5,530   

Gap, Inc.

  219,209   
  5,359   

L Brands, Inc.

  478,880   
  3,056   

Nordstrom, Inc.

  230,911   
  4,683   

Ross Stores, Inc.

  463,055   
  15,439   

TJX Companies, Inc.

  996,433   
  2,236   

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (a)

  89,530   
   

 

 

 
  2,934,958   
   

 

 

 

 

Electronics and Appliance Stores - 0.9%

  

  1,424   

Aaron’s, Inc.

  48,416   
  6,331   

Best Buy Co., Inc.

  219,369   
  2,392   

GameStop Corp. Class A

  92,188   
   

 

 

 
  359,973   
   

 

 

 

 

Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores - 1.0%

  

  3,832   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. (a)

  270,002   
  2,075   

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

  152,575   
   

 

 

 
  422,577   
   

 

 

 

 

General Merchandise Stores - 17.6%

  

  1,178   

Big Lots, Inc.

  53,681   
  9,698   

Costco Wholesale Corp.

  1,387,299   
  6,834   

Dollar General Corp.

  496,900   
  4,559   

Dollar Tree, Inc. (a)

  348,353   
  2,109   

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

  164,797   
  6,720   

J.C. Penney Co., Inc. (a)

  55,776   
  4,598   

Kohl’s Corp.

  329,447   
  7,509   

Macy’s, Inc.

  485,307   
  588   

Sears Holdings Corp. (a)

  23,485   
  13,971   

Target Corp.

  1,101,334   
  3,053   

Tractor Supply Co.

  262,741   
  35,124   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

  2,741,428   
   

 

 

 
  7,450,548   
   

 

 

 

 

Health and Personal Care Stores - 0.8%

  

  3,569   

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (a)

  111,388   
  1,418   

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. (a)

  214,246   
   

 

 

 
  325,634   
   

 

 

 

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods - 1.2%

  

  2,339   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a)

  509,504   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods - 0.3%

  

  1,667   

CST Brands, Inc.

$ 69,531   
  1,300   

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. Class A

  73,515   
   

 

 

 
  143,046   
   

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Store Retailers - 0.6%

  

  14,255   

Staples, Inc.

  232,642   
   

 

 

 

 

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries - 1.7%

  

  1,322   

Netflix, Inc. (a)

  735,693   
   

 

 

 

 

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers - 2.8%

  

  1,608   

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

  229,944   
  1,520   

AutoNation, Inc. (a)

  93,556   
  719   

AutoZone, Inc. (a)

  483,642   
  4,605   

CarMax, Inc. (a)

  313,647   
  939   

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

  45,833   
   

 

 

 
  1,166,622   
   

 

 

 

 

Nonstore Retailers - 8.3%

  

  8,282   

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

  3,493,182   
  292   

zulily, inc. (a)

  3,640   
   

 

 

 
  3,496,822   
   

 

 

 

 

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing - 0.2%

  

  1,031   

Murphy USA, Inc. (a)

  67,355   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book
Stores - 0.4%

  
  

  1,103   

Cabela’s, Inc. (a)

  58,172   
  2,129   

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

  115,520   
  612   

The Michaels Companies, Inc. (a)

  15,826   
   

 

 

 
  189,518   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $20,633,268)

$ 22,853,051   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 38.6%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 38.6%

  

  7,553,633   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(b)

$ 7,553,633   
  8,760,875   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (b)

  8,760,875   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $16,314,508) (c)

$ 16,314,508   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $36,947,776) - 92.8%

$ 39,167,559   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 7.2%

  3,057,829   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 42,225,388   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

 

(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(c) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $16,314,508.
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 61


Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London Russell Retail 1000® Index   1,945    $ 2,306,662      (0.330 )%    8/7/2015    $ 2,910,309   
Credit Suisse International Russell Retail 1000® Index   13,308      31,771,677      (0.330 )%    1/11/2016      2,936,713   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Russell Retail 1000® Index   16,141      38,943,144      (0.480 )%    2/23/2016      3,128,908   
BNP Paribas Russell Retail 1000® Index   4,045      10,765,172      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      (242,460
BNP Paribas Russell Retail 1000® Index   4,480      11,988,071      (0.430 )%    11/14/2016      (334,780
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 95,774,726    $ 8,398,690   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
62 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 9.1%

  

 

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing - 8.4%

  

  9,741   

Altera Corp.

$ 406,005   
  9,651   

Analog Devices, Inc.

  596,818   
  22,550   

Applied Materials, Inc.

  446,264   
  4,140   

ARM Holdings Plc ADR

  211,099   
  13,475   

Atmel Corp.

  102,140   
  7,414   

Avago Technologies Ltd.

  866,548   
  12,489   

Broadcom Corp. Class A

  552,076   
  1,745   

Cavium, Inc. (a)

  113,059   
  3,612   

Cree, Inc. (a)

  114,428   
  9,917   

Freescale Semiconductor Ltd (a)

  387,656   
  33,975   

Intel Corp.

  1,105,886   
  7,744   

Linear Technology Corp.

  357,231   
  16,546   

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

  231,809   
  9,158   

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

  300,657   
  6,523   

Microchip Technology, Inc.

  310,854   
  31,155   

Micron Technology, Inc. (a)

  876,390   
  17,595   

NVIDIA Corp.

  390,521   
  6,654   

NXP Semiconductor NV (a)

  639,582   
  13,963   

ON Semiconductor Corp. (a)

  160,854   
  15,580   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

  1,059,440   
  6,897   

SanDisk Corp.

  461,685   
  6,178   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

  569,921   
  8,774   

SunEdison, Inc. (a)

  222,158   
  23,028   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR

  562,804   
  7,049   

Teradyne, Inc.

  128,644   
  19,213   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

  1,041,537   
  8,463   

Xilinx, Inc.

  366,956   
   

 

 

 
  12,583,022   
   

 

 

 

 

Machinery Manufacturing - 0.7%

  

  2,671   

ASML Holding NV ADR

  285,904   
  5,266   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

  309,641   
  5,157   

Lam Research Corp.

  389,766   
   

 

 

 
  985,311   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $13,987,792)

$ 13,568,333   
   

 

 

 
Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 63.1%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 63.1%

  

  94,262,597   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(b)

$ 94,262,597   
  1   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(b)

  1   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $94,262,598) (c)

$ 94,262,598   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 72.2%
(Cost $108,250,390)

$ 107,830,931   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 27.8%

  41,617,383   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 149,448,314   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

 

(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(c) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated segregated amounted to $94,262,598.

ADR — American Depository Receipt

 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   82,509    $ 59,067,150      (0.180 )%    4/12/2016    $ (2,400,630
Citibank N.A. PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   154,373      111,759,738      (0.530 )%    4/25/2016      (5,786,851
BNP Paribas PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   42,859      30,096,449      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      (665,957
BNP Paribas PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   29,714      20,368,070      (0.430 )%    6/13/2016      98,564   
Credit Suisse International PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   251,955      175,456,303      (0.530 )%    6/30/2016      (2,311,008
BNP Paribas PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   33,756      22,268,571      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      980,084   
BNP Paribas PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   38,361      28,182,124      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      (1,842,754
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 447,198,405    $ (11,928,552
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 63


Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 60.3%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 60.3%

  

  13,174,806   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 13,174,806   
  1   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  1   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $13,174,807)

$ 13,174,807   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $13,174,807) - 60.3% (b)

$ 13,174,807   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 39.7%

  8,680,458   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 21,855,265   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $13,174,807.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   58,912    $ 40,430,522      (0.220 )%    2/8/2016    $ 1,093,555   
Credit Suisse International PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   36,628      25,137,309      0.130   6/1/2016      34,590   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 65,567,831    $ 1,128,145   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
64 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 2.8%

  

  153,482   

Energy Select Sector SPDR® Fund

$ 12,689,892   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $12,256,400)

$ 12,689,892   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 50.4%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 50.4%

  

  231,528,063   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 231,528,063   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $231,528,063) (b)

$ 231,528,063   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $243,784,463) - 53.2%

$ 244,217,955   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 46.8%

  214,533,922   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 458,751,877   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $231,528,063.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Credit Suisse International Energy Select Sector Index   568,851    $ 429,928,576      (0.530 )%    1/11/2016    $ 44,704,093   
UBS Securities LLC Energy Select Sector Index   332,051      262,812,659      (0.430 )%    1/11/2016      13,235,101   
Citibank N.A. Energy Select Sector Index   340,611      264,981,533      (0.430 )%    2/26/2016      17,807,755   
Deutsche Bank AG London Energy Select Sector Index   77,969      60,167,018      (0.580 )%    4/22/2016      4,742,568   
BNP Paribas Energy Select Sector Index   130,000      98,902,577      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      9,015,470   
BNP Paribas Energy Select Sector Index   65,721      50,847,333      (0.430 )%    7/18/2016      4,018,073   
BNP Paribas Energy Select Sector Index   40,000      30,627,524      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      2,765,328   
BNP Paribas Energy Select Sector Index   87,951      70,442,009      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      2,635,189   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 1,268,709,229    $ 98,923,577   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 69.9%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 69.9%

  

  48,374,686   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 48,374,686   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $48,374,686)

$ 48,374,686   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $48,374,686) - 69.9% (b)

$ 48,374,686   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 30.1%

  20,870,978   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 69,245,664   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $48,374,686.

 

 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London Energy Select Sector Index   48,026    $ 37,076,836      (0.070 )%    9/23/2015    $ (3,027,263
UBS Securities LLC Energy Select Sector Index   35,029      28,665,305      0.230   1/11/2016      (422,379
Citibank N.A. Energy Select Sector Index   58,134      45,679,146      (0.270 )%    2/26/2016      (2,605,954
Credit Suisse International Energy Select Sector Index   109,145      94,221,728      (0.020 )%    6/1/2016      2,107,201   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 205,643,015    $ (3,948,395
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

COMMON STOCKS - 12.8%

  

 

Accommodation - 0.1%

  

  31,632   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

$ 637,068   
   

 

 

 

 

Administrative and Support Services - 0.1%

  

  1,546   

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

  197,378   
  5,100   

Equifax, Inc.

  494,343   
  7,754   

Iron Mountain, Inc.

  267,435   
  7,471   

Moody’s Corp.

  803,282   
   

 

 

 
  1,762,438   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation
Industries - 0.0% (†)

 
  

  2,853   

Global Payments, Inc.

  286,099   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Computer and Electronic Product
Manufacturing - 0.0% (†)

 
  

  3,840   

CoreLogic, Inc. (a)

  150,182   
   

 

 

 

 

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities - 5.3%

  

  11,299   

Ally Financial, Inc. (a)

  247,335   
  37,914   

American Express Co.

  2,936,439   
  7,936   

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

  994,222   
  439,523   

Bank Of America Corp.

  7,001,601   
  1,860   

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

  112,325   
  47,669   

Bank Of New York Mellon Corp.

  2,018,305   
  4,250   

BankUnited, Inc.

  139,655   
  30,033   

BB&T Corp.

  1,149,964   
  1,138   

BOK Financial Corp.

  74,186   
  23,892   

Capital One Financial Corp.

  1,931,668   
  7,643   

CIT Group, Inc.

  344,164   
  126,978   

Citigroup, Inc.

  6,770,467   
  6,727   

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

  175,238   
  1,985   

City National Corp.

  185,002   
  7,589   

Comerica, Inc.

  359,794   
  3,566   

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

  152,304   
  2,217   

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

  161,708   
  19,495   

Discover Financial Services

  1,130,125   
  5,992   

East West Bancorp, Inc.

  243,215   
  12,026   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

  751,505   
  35,550   

Fifth Third Bancorp

  711,000   
  9,895   

First Horizon National Corp.

  141,004   
  14,858   

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

  135,134   
  5,751   

First Republic Bank

  335,226   
  3,463   

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (a)

  557,162   
  7,478   

Fulton Financial Corp.

  90,932   
  22,103   

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

  205,558   
  34,596   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

  375,713   
  158,190   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  10,007,099   
  36,917   

KeyCorp

  533,451   
  2,783   

Lendingclub Corp. (a)

  48,563   
  5,496   

M&T Bank Corp.

  657,706   
  1,052   

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc. (a)

  26,405   
  18,503   

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

  318,067   
  9,886   

Northern Trust Corp.

  723,161   
Shares     Fair Value  
  4,144   

Ocwen Financial Corp. (a)

$ 35,183   
  4,260   

PacWest Bancorp

  192,126   
  12,959   

People’s United Financial, Inc.

  195,810   
  22,324   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

  2,047,781   
  4,325   

Popular, Inc. (a)

  140,260   
  57,634   

Regions Financial Corp.

  566,542   
  3,659   

Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc.

  90,341   
  2,107   

Signature Bank (a)

  282,528   
  17,669   

SLM Corp. (a)

  180,047   
  17,987   

State Street Corp.

  1,387,157   
  22,270   

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

  924,205   
  2,112   

SVB Financial Group (a)

  280,389   
  5,370   

Synchrony Financial (a)

  167,276   
  5,814   

Synovus Financial Corp.

  160,815   
  6,963   

TCF Financial Corp.

  109,041   
  3,158   

TFS Financial Corp.

  46,170   
  71,801   

U.S. Bancorp

  3,078,109   
  83,831   

Visa, Inc. Class A

  5,537,038   
  199,608   

Wells Fargo & Co.

  10,998,401   
  22,530   

Western Union Co.

  456,908   
  8,471   

Zions Bancorporation

  240,026   
   

 

 

 
  68,861,556   
   

 

 

 

 

Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services - 0.1%

  

  2,357   

Equinix, Inc.

  603,227   
  10,416   

Fiserv, Inc. (a)

  808,282   
  7,007   

Total System Services, Inc.

  277,197   
   

 

 

 
  1,688,706   
   

 

 

 

 

Forestry and Logging - 0.0% (†)

  

  7,397   

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

  312,153   
   

 

 

 

 

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles - 0.0% (†)

  

  11,572   

NorthStar Realty Financial Corp.

  217,091   
   

 

 

 

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities - 2.9%

  

  14,113   

ACE Ltd.

  1,509,950   
  18,984   

Aflac, Inc.

  1,196,751   
  686   

Alleghany Corp. (a)

  324,835   
  4,116   

Allied World Assurance Co. Holdings AG

  169,332   
  17,089   

Allstate Corp.

  1,190,420   
  3,020   

American Financial Group, Inc.

  190,864   
  57,359   

American International Group, Inc.

  3,228,738   
  307   

American National Insurance Co.

  30,718   
  11,719   

Aon PLC

  1,127,719   
  5,317   

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (a)

  322,636   
  6,967   

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

  333,232   
  2,592   

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.

  121,124   
  3,000   

Assurant, Inc.

  184,380   
  6,455   

Assured Guaranty Ltd.

  167,765   
  4,273   

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.

  222,452   
  76,501   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Class B (a)

  10,802,706   
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities (continued)

  

  5,048   

Brown & Brown, Inc.

$ 161,284   
  9,637   

Chubb Corp.

  947,799   
  6,834   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

  346,074   
  1,109   

CNA Financial Corp.

  44,693   
  1,870   

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.

  112,911   
  1,021   

Erie Indemnity Co. Class A

  84,488   
  1,926   

Everest Re Group Ltd.

  344,581   
  11,576   

FNF Group

  416,620   
  3,858   

FNFV Group (a)

  57,677   
  20,745   

Genworth Financial, Inc. Class A (a)

  182,349   
  1,846   

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

  126,580   
  17,744   

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

  723,423   
  4,173   

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

  237,694   
  11,024   

Lincoln National Corp.

  622,746   
  13,608   

Loews Corp.

  566,637   
  583   

Markel Corp. (a)

  431,793   
  22,969   

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

  1,289,939   
  5,608   

MBIA, Inc. (a)

  49,070   
  1,121   

Mercury General Corp.

  61,588   
  39,103   

MetLife, Inc.

  2,005,593   
  10,891   

Old Republic International Corp.

  166,523   
  1,979   

PartnerRE Ltd.

  253,312   
  12,297   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

  628,623   
  2,329   

ProAssurance Corp.

  104,689   
  24,747   

Progressive Corp.

  659,755   
  19,230   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

  1,569,168   
  2,883   

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

  264,140   
  1,906   

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

  195,346   
  1,825   

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

  131,546   
  5,504   

Torchmark Corp.

  308,829   
  13,435   

Travelers Companies, Inc.

  1,358,413   
  10,758   

Unum Group

  367,493   
  3,506   

Validus Holdings Ltd.

  146,656   
  5,394   

Voya Financial, Inc.

  228,382   
  4,196   

W.R. Berkley Corp.

  205,562   
  257   

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.

  173,724   
  12,635   

XL Group PLC

  468,506   
   

 

 

 
  37,167,828   
   

 

 

 

 

Management of Companies and Enterprises - 0.0% (†)

  

  6,220   

Associated Banc-Corp

  116,998   
   

 

 

 

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - 0.4%

  

  2,459   

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (a)

  731,085   
  5,050   

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

  272,296   
  1,765   

FactSet Research System, Inc.

  277,794   
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (continued)

  

  3,535   

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

$ 235,113   
  3,651   

LPL Investment Holdings, Inc.

  147,756   
  42,025   

MasterCard, Inc. Class A

  3,791,075   
   

 

 

 
  5,455,119   
   

 

 

 

 

Publishing Industries (except Internet) - 0.2%

  

  11,374   

McGraw-Hill Financial, Inc.

  1,186,308   
  4,883   

MSCI, Inc. Class A

  298,791   
  14,848   

Thomson Reuters Corp.

  609,659   
   

 

 

 
  2,094,758   
   

 

 

 

 

Real Estate - 2.3%

  

  2,997   

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

  276,863   
  4,686   

American Campus Communities, Inc.

  188,096   
  14,746   

American Capital Agency Corp.

  304,284   
  6,253   

American Homes 4 Rent

  105,613   
  37,956   

American Realty Capital Properties, Inc.

  342,743   
  17,658   

American Tower Corp.

  1,669,211   
  39,597   

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

  398,742   
  6,505   

Apartment Investment & Management Co. Class A

  245,434   
  5,421   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

  890,887   
  8,470   

Biomed Realty Trust, Inc.

  175,752   
  6,396   

Boston Properties, Inc.

  846,255   
  7,484   

Brandywine Realty Trust

  109,117   
  2,247   

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

  52,692   
  6,961   

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.

  125,368   
  11,708   

CBRE Group, Inc. Class A (a)

  448,885   
  3,573   

Camden Property Trust

  268,261   
  8,591   

Chimera Investment Corp.

  130,497   
  5,226   

Columbia Property Trust, Inc.

  137,078   
  5,035   

Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc.

  151,453   
  3,899   

Corporate Office Properties Trust

  102,895   
  4,859   

Corrections Corporation of America

  178,763   
  13,954   

Crown Castle International Corp.

  1,165,578   
  12,603   

DDR Corp.

  214,881   
  5,656   

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

  358,647   
  6,003   

Douglas Emmett, Inc.

  171,085   
  13,774   

Duke Realty Corp.

  272,863   
  5,385   

Equity Commonwealth (a)

  135,756   
  3,485   

Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

  184,078   
  15,094   

Equity Residential

  1,114,843   
  2,611   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

  579,511   
  4,847   

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

  319,563   
  2,813   

Federal Realty Investment Trust

  376,014   
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

Real Estate (continued)

  

  6,877   

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Class A (a)

$ 163,397   
  3,526   

Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc.

  125,878   
  23,696   

General Growth Properties, Inc.

  649,270   
  19,148   

HCP, Inc.

  771,473   
  14,561   

Health Care REIT, Inc.

  1,048,683   
  5,237   

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Class A

  135,586   
  2,385   

Home Properties, Inc.

  175,441   
  6,252   

Hospitality Properties Trust

  188,060   
  1,648   

Howard Hughes Corp. (a)

  244,678   
  1,868   

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

  310,200   
  3,611   

Kilroy Realty Corp.

  256,345   
  17,159   

Kimco Realty Corp.

  413,532   
  6,171   

Liberty Property Trust

  214,998   
  6,605   

Macerich Co.

  540,025   
  15,329   

MFA Financial, Inc.

  119,106   
  3,125   

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

  233,156   
  5,506   

National Retail Properties, Inc.

  211,430   
  7,674   

Northstar Asset Management Group, Inc.

  161,384   
  6,538   

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

  235,956   
  6,301   

Paramount Group, Inc.

  115,434   
  6,441   

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. Class A

  112,589   
  2,273   

Post Properties, Inc.

  129,947   
  20,886   

Prologis, Inc.

  839,617   
  6,009   

Public Storage

  1,129,151   
  5,291   

Rayonier, Inc.

  135,397   
  6,112   

Realogy Holdings Corp. (a)

  289,770   
  9,718   

Realty Income Corp.

  456,454   
  3,866   

Regency Centers Corp.

  242,707   
  9,891   

Retail Properties of America, Inc. Class A

  149,453   
  9,822   

Senior Housing Properties Trust

  201,056   
  12,977   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

  2,355,196   
  3,984   

SL Green Realty Corp.

  487,482   
  18,450   

Spirit Reality Capital, Inc.

  208,300   
  9,955   

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.

  239,020   
  3,800   

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

  127,604   
  2,644   

Taubman Centers, Inc.

  190,394   
  15,298   

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

  160,629   
  10,510   

UDR, Inc.

  344,413   
  4,145   

Urban Edge Properties

  93,801   
  13,492   

Ventas, Inc.

  929,599   
  7,834   

Vornado Realty Trust

  810,741   
  7,700   

Washington Prime Group, Inc.

  115,500   
  5,101   

Weingarten Realty Investors

  167,109   
  21,998   

Weyerhaeuser Co.

  693,157   
  4,154   

WP Carey Inc.

  263,696   
Shares     Fair Value  

 

Real Estate (continued)

  

  1,976   

Zillow Group, Inc. (a)

$ 192,937   
   

 

 

 
  29,421,459   
   

 

 

 

 
 

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial
Investments and Related Activities - 1.4%

  
  

  2,315   

Affiliated Managers Group (a)

  523,491   
  1,145   

Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc.

  51,285   
  5,330   

BlackRock, Inc.

  1,939,800   
  3,595   

CBOE Holdings, Inc.

  202,291   
  46,988   

Charles Schwab Corp.

  1,433,134   
  13,329   

CME Group, Inc.

  1,211,739   
  12,064   

E*TRADE Financial Corp. (a)

  347,323   
  5,025   

Eaton Vance Corp.

  206,427   
  3,924   

Federated Investors, Inc. Class B

  134,986   
  16,589   

Franklin Resources, Inc.

  855,329   
  18,689   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

  3,670,893   
  2,252   

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Class A

  76,455   
  4,809   

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.

  1,079,765   
  18,084   

Invesco Ltd. (b)

  749,039   
  5,159   

Lazard Ltd. Class A

  273,582   
  4,340   

Legg Mason, Inc.

  228,501   
  64,114   

Morgan Stanley

  2,392,093   
  802   

Morningstar, Inc.

  60,864   
  4,883   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.

  237,460   
  16,780   

Navient Corp.

  327,881   
  5,214   

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

  294,748   
  5,552   

SEI Investments Co.

  253,504   
  10,983   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

  891,600   
  11,234   

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

  407,233   
  5,213   

Vantiv, Inc. Class A (a)

  203,828   
  3,563   

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Class A

  175,727   
   

 

 

 
  18,228,978   
   

 

 

 

 

Wood Product Manufacturing - 0.0% (†)

  

  15,409   

Leucadia National Corp.

  366,272   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $168,979,685)

$ 166,766,705   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 55.8%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 55.8%

  

  528,611,604   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(b)

$ 528,611,604   
  148,004,331   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(b)

  148,004,331   
  50,833,854   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (b)

  50,833,854   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $727,449,789) (c)

$ 727,449,789   
   

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

    Fair Value  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $896,429,474) - 68.6%

$ 894,216,494   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 31.4%

  410,117,202   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 1,304,333,696   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(†) Less than 0.05%.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Non-income producing security.

 

(b) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(c) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $727,449,789.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
UBS Securities LLC Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   395,905    $ 508,840,177      (0.580 )%    7/13/2015    $ 17,259,090   
Citibank N.A. Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   414,251      547,607,757      (0.530 )%    1/21/2016      1,384,508   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   168,981      225,867,965      (0.780 )%    2/1/2016      (1,956,289
Deutsche Bank AG London Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   757,151      996,401,252      (0.480 )%    2/17/2016      6,274,667   
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   455,692      592,006,438      (0.481 )%    2/24/2016      11,982,815   
BNP Paribas Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   73,917      96,540,834      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      1,453,106   
BNP Paribas Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   19,350      25,909,413      (0.430 )%    6/13/2016      (196,742
Credit Suisse International Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   466,355      631,488,974      (0.520 )%    6/30/2016      (12,792,070
BNP Paribas Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   30,000      39,327,904      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      461,919   
BNP Paribas Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   54,282      72,663,007      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      (769,575
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 3,736,653,721    $ 23,101,429   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
70 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 79.6%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 79.6%

  

  190,947,663   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 190,947,663   
  30,011,990   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  30,011,990   
  12,025,159   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  12,025,159   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $232,984,812)

$ 232,984,812   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $232,984,812) - 79.6% (b)

$ 232,984,812   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 20.4%

  59,558,544   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 292,543,356   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $232,984,812.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
UBS Securities LLC Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   44,510    $ 55,116,957      0.330   7/8/2015    $ (4,266,349
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   34,077      44,777,409      (0.420 )%    12/15/2015      (456,982
Citibank N.A. Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   57,603      74,402,956      (0.570 )%    1/21/2016      (2,020,849
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   82,416      106,944,808      (0.419 )%    2/16/2016      (2,335,138
BNP Paribas Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   37,805      49,784,292      (0.620 )%    5/16/2016      (279,657
Credit Suisse International Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   336,415      409,720,227      (0.420 )%    6/1/2016      (42,837,260
BNP Paribas Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   12,928      17,205,353      (0.620 )%    9/19/2016      44,836   
Deutsche Bank AG London Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   58,619      77,684,410      (0.320 )%    8/21/2017      202,874   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 835,636,412    $ (51,948,525
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 71


Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 31.4%

  

  475,426   

Vanguard REIT ETF

$ 37,739,316   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $40,926,529)

$ 37,739,316   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 58.6%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 58.6%

  

  59,228,554   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 59,228,554   
  127   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  127   
  11,102,033   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  11,102,033   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $70,330,714) (b)

$ 70,330,714   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $111,257,243) - 90.0%

$ 108,070,030   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 10.0%

  12,063,424   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 120,133,454   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregatged as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $70,330,714.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Morgan Stanley Capital Services MSCI US REIT IndexSM   44,032    $ 49,304,462      (0.530 )%    11/16/2015    $ (726,303
Credit Suisse International MSCI US REIT IndexSM   104,778      119,315,280      (0..530 )%    1/11/2016      (4,091,579
Deutsche Bank AG London MSCI US REIT IndexSM   84,586      100,220,298      (0..380 )%    2/17/2016      (7,531,604
BNP Paribas MSCI US REIT IndexSM   38,025      46,109,927      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      (4,289,208
BNP Paribas MSCI US REIT IndexSM   21,672      24,889,793      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      (1,110,284
BNP Paribas MSCI US REIT IndexSM   2,632      2,980,481      (0.430 )%    11/14/2016      (107,556
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 342,820,241    $ (17,856,534
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
72 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 69.1%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 69.1%

  

  5,711,246   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 5,711,246   
  2,100,105   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  2,100,105   
  1,093,874   

Morgan Stanley Institutional Global Liquidity Treasury Fund, 0.03% (a)

  1,093,874   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $8,905,225)

$ 8,905,225   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $8,905,225) - 69.1% (b)

$ 8,905,225   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 30.9%

  3,983,926   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 12,889,151   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregatged as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $8,905,225.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch MSCI US REIT IndexSM   7,393    $ 8,405,621      (0.519 )%    2/16/2016    $ 270,347   
Deutsche Bank AG London MSCI US REIT IndexSM   7,095      8,020,102      (0.720 )%    2/17/2016      269,474   
Morgan Stanley Capital Services MSCI US REIT IndexSM   3,150      3,681,401      (0.570 )%    2/23/2016      211,988   
Credit Suisse International MSCI US REIT IndexSM   8,073      9,084,870      (0.770 )%    5/10/2016      257,171   
BNP Paribas MSCI US REIT IndexSM   4,028      4,668,007      (0.770 )%    5/16/2016      255,131   
BNP Paribas MSCI US REIT IndexSM   5,701      6,587,626      (0.770 )%    9/19/2016      315,843   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 40,447,627    $ 1,579,954   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 73


Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 2.7%

  

  123,266   

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

$ 5,248,666   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES
(Cost $5,168,420)

  5,248,666   
   

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 61.7%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 61.7%

  

  91,309,695   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

  91,309,695   
  28,651,277   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund,
0.00% (††)(a)

  28,651,277   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $119,960,972) (b)

$ 119,960,972   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 64.4%
(Cost $125,129,392)

$ 125,209,638   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 35.6%

  69,241,841   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 194,451,479   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $119,960,972.
 

 

Long Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Technology Select Sector Index   317,190    $ 114,617,757      (0.631 )%    7/28/2015    $ 22,538,874   
Credit Suisse International Technology Select Sector Index   341,103      142,330,717      (0.530 )%    1/11/2016      3,901,187   
Citibank, N.A. Technology Select Sector Index   213,295      89,925,045      (0.480 )%    1/14/2016      1,186,055   
Deutsche Bank AG London Technology Select Sector Index   213,284      88,631,414      (0.680 )%    5/10/2016      2,504,976   
BNP Paribas Technology Select Sector Index   92,956      39,341,632      (0.430 )%    5/16/2016      381,858   
BNP Paribas Technology Select Sector Index   47,196      19,864,049      (0.430 )%    6/13/2016      376,678   
BNP Paribas Technology Select Sector Index   18,017      7,472,063      (0.430 )%    7/18/2016      242,925   
BNP Paribas Technology Select Sector Index   57,902      23,449,208      (0.430 )%    8/15/2016      1,348,483   
BNP Paribas Technology Select Sector Index   30,976      13,298,027      (0.430 )%    9/19/2016      (57,732
BNP Paribas Technology Select Sector Index   23,030      9,954,405      (0.430 )%    11/14/2016      (127,223
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 548,884,317    $ 32,296,081   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
74 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Shares     Fair Value  

 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 80.9%

  

 

Money Market Funds - 80.9%

  

  11,843,795   

Dreyfus Treasury Prime Cash Management, 0.00% (††)(a)

$ 11,843,795   
  2,477,035   

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Treasury Instruments Fund, 0.00% (††)(a)

  2,477,035   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
(Cost $14,320,830)

$ 14,320,830   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $14,320,830) - 80.9% (b)

$ 14,320,830   

Other Assets in Excess of
Liabilities - 19.1%

  3,378,719   
   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$ 17,699,549   
   

 

 

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(††) Less than 0.005%.

 

(a) Represents annualized seven-day yield at April 30, 2015.

 

(b) All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for swap contracts. Total value of securities segregated amounted to $14,320,830.
 

 

Short Equity Swap Contracts

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

Counterparty

Reference Index

Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Interest Rate
Received/(Paid)
  Termination
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Deutsche Bank AG London Technology Select Sector Index   24,043    $ 10,162,648      (0.320 )%    7/27/2015    $ (100,621
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Technology Select Sector Index   16,203      6,224,479      (0.369 )%    7/29/2015      (809,550
Citibank N.A. Technology Select Sector Index   38,210      16,192,411      (0.320 )%    3/4/2016      (127,400
Credit Suisse International Technology Select Sector Index   30,597      10,869,794      (0.070 )%    5/10/2016      (2,426,415
BNP Paribas Technology Select Sector Index   8,923      3,707,291      (0.520 )%    5/16/2016      (109,633
BNP Paribas Technology Select Sector Index   6,477      2,791,042      (0.520 )%    9/19/2016      18,163   
     

 

 

       

 

 

 
$ 49,947,665    $ (3,555,456
     

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 75


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bull
1.25X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bull
1.25X Shares
  Direxion Daily
FTSE Developed
Markets Bull
1.25X Shares
  Direxion Daily
FTSE Emerging
Markets Bull
1.25X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 3,772,335    $ 2,473,966    $ 1,250,160    $ 1,223,315   

Cash and cash equivalents

  127,916      162,182      150,873      172,372   

Cash collateral for swaps

  11,788      7,824      5,470      1,980   

Due from investment adviser, net

  3,067      5,952      3,858      3,864   

Dividend and interest receivable

  5,057      7      6      7   

Due from brokers for swaps

  556      952      573      763   

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  30,732      21,425      57,155      55,164   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  10,323      10,929      10,860      10,861   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

  3,961,774      2,683,237      1,478,955      1,468,326   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

                 28   

Due to brokers for swaps

       1             

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  10,850      19,359      10,370      10,363   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  10,850      19,360      10,370      10,391   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 3,950,924    $ 2,663,877    $ 1,468,585    $ 1,457,935   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 3,793,280    $ 2,447,583    $ 1,140,427    $ 1,176,478   

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss)

  (3,678   3,061      2,654      (783

Undistributed net realized gain

  8,660      108,876      119,590      84,305   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  121,930      82,932      148,759      142,799   

Swaps

  30,732      21,425      57,155      55,136   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 3,950,924    $ 2,663,877    $ 1,468,585    $ 1,457,935   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 3,950,924    $ 2,663,877    $ 1,468,585    $ 1,457,935   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  150,000      100,000      50,000      50,000   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 26.34    $ 26.64    $ 29.37    $ 29.16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 3,650,405    $ 2,391,034    $ 1,101,401    $ 1,080,516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
76 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
CSI 300 China A Share
Bull 2X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Mid Cap Bull
2X Shares
  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bull
2X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 15,570,920    $ 2,490,000    $ 8,379,495   

Cash and cash equivalents

  12,622,328      4,604,976      11,472,752   

Cash collateral for swaps

  1,600,000             

Receivable for Fund shares sold

  4,732,534             

Due from investment adviser, net

       187        

Dividend and interest receivable

  297      189      455   

Due from brokers for swaps

  22,811      12,419        

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  3,650,622      695,370      1,355,996   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       6,804      11,608   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  38,199,512      7,809,945      21,220,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

       12,258      10,721   

Due to investment adviser, net

  4,529           1,539   

Due to brokers for swaps

  2,974,057      923,199      1,939,439   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  5,226      18,427      26,464   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  2,983,812      953,884      1,978,163   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 35,215,700    $ 6,856,061    $ 19,242,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 31,368,532    $ 6,251,283    $ 14,805,024   

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss)

  (9,457   (21,186   97,805   

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  135,747      (57,148   2,994,039   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  70,256             

Swaps

  3,650,622      683,112      1,345,275   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 35,215,700    $ 6,856,061    $ 19,242,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 35,215,700    $ 6,856,061    $ 19,242,143   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  750,000      200,000      533,236   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 46.95    $ 34.28    $ 36.09   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 15,500,664    $ 2,490,000    $ 8,379,495   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 77


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bull
2X Shares
  Direxion Daily
7-10 Year
Treasury Bull
2X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 3,601,042    $ 6,294,058   

Cash and cash equivalents

  6,044,395      9,438,769   

Due from investment adviser, net

  633        

Dividend and interest receivable

  244      387   

Due from brokers for swaps

  656      177   

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  831,241      1,256,366   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  5,377      6,660   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  10,483,588      16,996,417   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  46,237      10,479   

Due to investment adviser, net

       2,795   

Due to brokers for swaps

  1,275,358      1,432,773   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  24,769      23,336   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  1,346,364      1,469,383   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 9,137,224    $ 15,527,034   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 8,021,179    $ 14,172,208   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (25,461   (41,907

Undistributed net realized gain

  356,502      150,846   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Swaps

  785,004      1,245,887   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 9,137,224    $ 15,527,034   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 9,137,224    $ 15,527,034   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  266,644      349,996   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 34.27    $ 44.36   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 3,601,042    $ 6,294,058   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
78 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Mid Cap Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Mid Cap Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bear
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 54,453,523    $ 5,780,468    $ 268,851,882    $ 197,342,664   

Cash and cash equivalents

  23,598,578      2,591,401      238,428,929      96,054,592   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

            96,433      2,736,967   

Dividend and interest receivable

  1,413      155      10,390      3,547   

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  2,917,868      1,688      132,950,943        

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  4,873      4,385      16,451      12,957   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  80,976,255      8,378,097      640,355,028      296,150,727   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

  138,843                8,371,129   

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  1,233,158      313,376      460,012      44,646,873   

Due to investment adviser, net

  44,025      6,007      363,149      134,303   

Due to brokers for swaps

  4,720,000           121,782,944        

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  73,725      23,214      409,064      174,583   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  6,209,751      342,597      123,015,169      53,326,888   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 74,766,504    $ 8,035,500    $ 517,339,859    $ 242,823,839   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 35,002,549    $ 77,684,235    $ 324,758,086    $ 1,223,203,769   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (373,049   (106,668   (2,961,552   (2,618,792

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  38,725,668      (69,230,379   63,237,977      (933,114,265

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (273,374        (185,583     

Swaps

  1,684,710      (311,688   132,490,931      (44,646,873
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 74,766,504    $ 8,035,500    $ 517,339,859    $ 242,823,839   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 74,766,504    $ 8,035,500    $ 517,339,859    $ 242,823,839   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  2,800,132      189,540      5,701,251      12,925,675   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 26.70    $ 42.39    $ 90.74    $ 18.79   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 54,726,897    $ 5,780,468    $ 269,037,465    $ 197,342,664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 79


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
7-10 Year
Treasury Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
7-10 Year
Treasury Bear
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 395,801,475    $ 464,825,448    $ 2,955,647    $ 33,710,303   

Cash and cash equivalents

  239,002,947      245,276,324      1,830,469      18,962,786   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

  111,602,588      547,054             

Dividend and interest receivable

  11,090      10,206      103      1,013   

Due from brokers for swaps

            33,431        

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  59,241,611      12,710,233      362,544        

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  17,837      22,365      3,959      4,964   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  805,677,548      723,391,630      5,186,153      52,679,066   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

       33,675,915           868,537   

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  4,667,886      13,767,680      50,109      5,484,447   

Due to investment adviser, net

  378,145      388,171      1,947      28,762   

Due to brokers for swaps

  89,506,876      1,251,792      440,154      221,258   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  495,075      432,643      32,121      43,829   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  95,047,982      49,516,201      524,331      6,646,833   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 710,629,566    $ 673,875,429    $ 4,661,822    $ 46,032,233   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 245,679,347    $ 3,379,289,088    $ 3,872,135    $ 113,810,190   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (3,868,326   (8,688,974   (43,797   (685,121

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  414,426,775      (2,695,667,238   521,049      (61,608,389

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (181,955               

Swaps

  54,573,725      (1,057,447   312,435      (5,484,447
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 710,629,566    $ 673,875,429    $ 4,661,822    $ 46,032,233   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 710,629,566    $ 673,875,429    $ 4,661,822    $ 46,032,233   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  8,600,034      62,348,480      100,000      2,650,000   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 82.63    $ 10.81    $ 46.62    $ 17.37   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 395,983,430    $ 464,825,448    $ 2,955,647    $ 33,710,303   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
80 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
20+ Year
Treasury Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
20+ Year
Treasury Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Brazil Bull
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 69,449,606    $ 314,439,785    $ 29,003,556   

Cash and cash equivalents

  26,949,438      172,587,415      19,892,191   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

       5,857,887        

Dividend and interest receivable

  1,426      7,569      696   

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  6,750,738      14,704,003      12,185,382   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  5,405      16,227      5,145   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  103,156,613      507,612,886      61,086,970   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  3,003,262      37,367,822      210,268   

Due to investment adviser, net

  62,661      248,129      23,194   

Due to brokers for swaps

  6,460,380      15,843,754      9,103,297   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  49,817      174,323      30,725   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  9,576,120      53,634,028      9,367,484   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 93,580,493    $ 453,978,858    $ 51,719,486   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 86,397,151    $ 1,350,567,089    $ 72,123,253   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (224,588   (6,209,118   (164,477

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  5,358,685      (867,715,294   (32,187,351

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (1,698,231        (27,053

Swaps

  3,747,476      (22,663,819   11,975,114   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 93,580,493    $ 453,978,858    $ 51,719,486   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 93,580,493    $ 453,978,858    $ 51,719,486   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  1,100,000      15,499,789      680,000   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 85.07    $ 29.29    $ 76.06   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 71,147,837    $ 314,439,785    $ 29,030,609   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 81


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Developed
Markets Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Developed
Markets Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Emerging
Markets Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Emerging
Markets Bear
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 20,380,614    $ 3,300,139    $ 159,955,139    $ 87,009,896   

Cash and cash equivalents

  13,677,759      2,180,797      84,533,957      30,382,218   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

            1,617,738      3,799,304   

Dividend and interest receivable

  518      86      4,156      1,243   

Due from brokers for swaps

            2,200,608        

Foreign tax reclaims

  169                  

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  9,650,554           43,358,795        

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  38,140      38,232      14,864      17,515   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  43,747,754      5,519,254      291,685,257      121,210,176   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

                 2,671,499   

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  20,419      414,829      113,900      13,433,344   

Due to investment adviser, net

  22,322      2,330      162,488      64,235   

Due to brokers for swaps

  10,952,922      209,716      55,264,435      72,854   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  23,852      19,531      140,773      40,192   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  11,019,515      646,406      55,681,596      16,282,124   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 32,728,239    $ 4,872,848    $ 236,003,661    $ 104,928,052   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 27,498,403    $ 46,254,477    $ 332,133,341    $ 435,966,086   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (159,611   (96,245   (3,450,402   (1,308,387

Accumulated net realized loss

  (4,310,906   (40,870,555   (135,839,733   (316,296,303

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  70,218           (84,440     

Swaps

  9,630,135      (414,829   43,244,895      (13,433,344
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 32,728,239    $ 4,872,848    $ 236,003,661    $ 104,928,052   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 32,728,239    $ 4,872,848    $ 236,003,661    $ 104,928,052   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  450,001      184,916      8,228,932      3,927,763   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 72.73    $ 26.35    $ 28.68    $ 26.71   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 20,310,396    $ 3,300,139    $ 160,039,579    $ 87,009,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
82 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
FTSE China Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
FTSE China Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
FTSE Europe Bull
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 139,019,151    $ 30,374,107    $ 36,299,055   

Cash and cash equivalents

  63,181,384      11,772,060      19,730,984   

Dividend and interest receivable

  2,862      364      668   

Due from brokers for swaps

            9,660   

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  17,061,336      228,226      3,956,690   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  7,065      6,926      4,438   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  219,271,798      42,381,683      60,001,495   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  608,878      7,418,536        

Due to investment adviser, net

  95,865      11,721      30,575   

Due to brokers for swaps

  24,092,647      113,898      4,410,656   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  96,669      24,514      23,895   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  24,894,059      7,568,669      4,465,126   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 194,377,739    $ 34,813,014    $ 55,536,369   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 88,764,689    $ 71,853,174    $ 53,005,491   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (580,063   (191,240   (68,381

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  89,597,074      (29,658,610   (1,654,811

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  143,581           297,380   

Swaps

  16,452,458      (7,190,310   3,956,690   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 194,377,739    $ 34,813,014    $ 55,536,369   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 194,377,739    $ 34,813,014    $ 55,536,369   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  3,100,013      656,997      1,550,001   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 62.70    $ 52.99    $ 35.83   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 138,875,570    $ 30,374,107    $ 36,001,675   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 83


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
India Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Japan Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Latin America Bull
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 93,902,878    $ 15,435,775    $ 15,704,691   

Cash and cash equivalents

  34,633,856      2,047,104      8,787,900   

Dividend and interest receivable

  1,526      171      310   

Due from brokers for swaps

            13,891   

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

       2,618,516      3,407,355   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  6,364      7,501      7,625   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  128,544,624      20,109,067      27,921,772   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

       161,347        

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  16,335,762      314,776        

Due to investment adviser, net

  62,602      2,682      15,734   

Due to brokers for swaps

  335,988      2,300,000      4,265,515   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  44,494      19,179      33,132   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  16,778,846      2,797,984      4,314,381   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 111,765,778    $ 17,311,083    $ 23,607,391   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 114,533,938    $ 15,922,858    $ 60,185,897   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (830,805   (76,098   (234,251

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  14,801,348      (720,937   (39,871,642

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (402,941   (118,480   120,032   

Swaps

  (16,335,762   2,303,740      3,407,355   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 111,765,778    $ 17,311,083    $ 23,607,391   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 111,765,778    $ 17,311,083    $ 23,607,391   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  5,899,456      300,001      519,965   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 18.95    $ 57.70    $ 45.40   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 94,305,819    $ 15,554,255    $ 15,584,659   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
84 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Russia Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Russia Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
South Korea Bull
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 160,511,940    $ 77,161,242    $ 3,291,109   

Cash and cash equivalents

  93,020,542      28,830,531      1,322,212   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

       215        

Due from investment adviser, net

            1,290   

Dividend and interest receivable

  3,253      939      43   

Due from brokers for swaps

       10,940        

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  105,821,484           876,255   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  24,269      11,026      3,757   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  359,381,488      106,014,893      5,494,666   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

  189,654      2,856,310        

Payable for investments purchased

  9,861,972             

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  249,418      34,181,219      56,695   

Due to investment adviser, net

  143,875      40,256        

Due to brokers for swaps

  108,073,446           1,058,533   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  81,388      34,205      19,295   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  118,599,753      37,111,990      1,134,523   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 240,781,735    $ 68,902,903    $ 4,360,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 297,728,868    $ 167,578,992    $ 3,800,808   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (790,803   (413,729   (16,326

Accumulated net realized loss

  (161,724,748   (64,081,141   (243,392

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (3,648        (507

Swaps

  105,572,066      (34,181,219   819,560   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 240,781,735    $ 68,902,903    $ 4,360,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 240,781,735    $ 68,902,903    $ 4,360,143   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  7,539,979      2,400,000      100,001   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 31.93    $ 28.71    $ 43.60   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 160,515,588    $ 77,161,242    $ 3,291,616   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 85


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Basic Materials Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Gold Miners
Index Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Gold Miners
Index Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Healthcare Bull
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 4,567,099    $ 550,451,412    $ 156,657,545    $ 276,994,537   

Cash and cash equivalents

  2,433,607      337,860,993      31,392,808      82,743,848   

Cash collateral for swaps

                 32,770,000   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

       21,859,347      41,840,209        

Dividend and interest receivable

  91      10,793      2,698      4,278   

Due from brokers for swaps

  755      2,838,510             

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  968,902      66,400,928      4,858,664      36,082,225   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  3,552      38,772      7,257      10,789   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  7,974,006      979,460,755      234,759,181      428,605,677   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

       7,454,383      19,212,815      427,925   

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

       33,914,526      18,510,007      11,185,640   

Due to investment adviser, net

  442      452,961      95,583      220,409   

Due to brokers for swaps

  1,148,434      115,384,959      740,000      45,411,395   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  26,986      349,485      94,142      213,720   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  1,175,862      157,556,314      38,652,547      57,459,089   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 6,798,144    $ 821,904,441    $ 196,106,634    $ 371,146,588   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 4,441,202    $ 2,351,467,898    $ 221,081,672    $ 266,086,428   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (39,044   (9,548,648   (2,386,094   (1,293,877

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  1,427,084      (1,552,876,375   (8,937,601   81,597,017   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

       375,164           (139,565

Swaps

  968,902      32,486,402      (13,651,343   24,896,585   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 6,798,144    $ 821,904,441    $ 196,106,634    $ 371,146,588   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 6,798,144    $ 821,904,441    $ 196,106,634    $ 371,146,588   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  100,001      67,674,756      14,800,002      10,600,008   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 67.98    $ 12.14    $ 13.25    $ 35.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 4,567,099    $ 550,076,248    $ 156,657,545    $ 277,134,102   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
86 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Junior Gold
Miners Index
Bull 3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Junior Gold
Miners Index
Bear 3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Natural Gas
Related Bull
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 137,866,187    $ 69,342,510    $ 88,148,373   

Cash and cash equivalents

  73,680,442      17,849,010      28,943,055   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

  15,946,140      18,086,848      26,698   

Dividend and interest receivable

  2,938      1,205      14,946   

Foreign tax reclaims

            2,782   

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  20,044,495      12,454,056      28,249,656   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  32,899      7,145      9,516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  247,573,101      117,740,774      145,395,026   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

  487,723      17,444,120      18,823   

Payable for investments purchased

  9,057,650             

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  17,991,643      4,044,689      20,050   

Due to investment adviser, net

  98,678      44,112      65,881   

Due to brokers for swaps

  30,870,000      7,284,492      25,761,071   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  86,002      44,706      58,950   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  58,591,696      28,862,119      25,924,775   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 188,981,405    $ 88,878,655    $ 119,470,251   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 636,955,018    $ 104,549,111    $ 153,807,601   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (1,014,922   (354,781   (325,418

Accumulated net realized loss

  (448,857,857   (23,725,042   (65,639,481

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (153,686        3,397,943   

Swaps

  2,052,852      8,409,367      28,229,606   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 188,981,405    $ 88,878,655    $ 119,470,251   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 188,981,405    $ 88,878,655    $ 119,470,251   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  8,888,543      10,700,001      2,640,000   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 21.26    $ 8.31    $ 45.25   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 138,019,873    $ 69,342,510    $ 84,750,430   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 87


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Retail Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Semiconductor Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Semiconductor Bear
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 39,167,559    $ 107,830,931    $ 13,174,807   

Cash and cash equivalents

  2,873,509      54,127,581      7,682,409   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

            607,164   

Receivable for investments sold

  1,659,528             

Dividend and interest receivable

  11,579      14,327      301   

Due from brokers for swaps

  160      34,097        

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  8,975,930      1,078,648      1,128,145   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  4,940      5,886      5,198   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  52,693,205      163,091,470      22,598,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  577,240      13,007,200        

Due to investment adviser, net

  26,521      102,273      14,553   

Due to brokers for swaps

  9,828,464      422,372      700,000   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  35,592      111,311      28,206   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  10,467,817      13,643,156      742,759   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 42,225,388    $ 149,448,314    $ 21,855,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 23,512,221    $ 37,341,098    $ 100,685,813   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (68,145   (453,130   (259,397

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  8,162,839      124,908,357      (79,699,296

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  2,219,783      (419,459     

Swaps

  8,398,690      (11,928,552   1,128,145   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 42,225,388    $ 149,448,314    $ 21,855,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 42,225,388    $ 149,448,314    $ 21,855,265   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  1,400,012      4,600,004      449,962   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 30.16    $ 32.49    $ 48.57   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 36,947,776    $ 108,250,390    $ 13,174,807   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
88 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Energy Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Energy Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Financial Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Financial Bear
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 244,217,955    $ 48,374,686    $ 894,216,494    $ 232,984,812   

Cash and cash equivalents

  205,817,340      27,593,956      429,592,921      111,213,743   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

       817,124           617,103   

Receivable for investments sold

            75,886        

Dividend and interest receivable

  8,332      1,045      124,087      4,655   

Due from brokers for swaps

  283,017                13,125   

Foreign tax reclaims

            167        

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

  98,923,577      2,107,201      38,816,105      247,710   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  26,696      10,069      32,179      17,881   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  549,276,917      78,904,081      1,362,857,839      345,099,029   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

  319,441      1,618,515             

Payable for investments purchased

            183,931        

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

       6,055,596      15,714,676      52,196,235   

Due to investment adviser, net

  315,453      56,389      846,585      144,727   

Due to brokers for swaps

  89,597,670      1,820,000      41,032,986        

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  292,476      107,917      745,965      214,711   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  90,525,040      9,658,417      58,524,143      52,555,673   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 458,751,877    $ 69,245,664    $ 1,304,333,696    $ 292,543,356   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 309,215,226    $ 263,312,507    $ 630,218,584    $ 4,783,931,647   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (846,417   (741,392   (5,134,803   (4,194,154

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  51,025,999      (189,377,056   658,361,466      (4,435,245,612

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  433,492           (2,212,980     

Swaps

  98,923,577      (3,948,395   23,101,429      (51,948,525
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 458,751,877    $ 69,245,664    $ 1,304,333,696    $ 292,543,356   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 458,751,877    $ 69,245,664    $ 1,304,333,696    $ 292,543,356   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  6,900,017      4,237,220      42,899,888      23,703,453   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 66.49    $ 16.34    $ 30.40    $ 12.34   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 243,784,463    $ 48,374,686    $ 896,429,474    $ 232,984,812   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 89


Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Real Estate Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Real Estate Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Technology Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Technology Bear
3X Shares
 

Assets:

Investments, at fair value (Note 2)

$ 108,070,030    $ 8,905,225    $ 125,209,638    $ 14,320,830   

Cash and cash equivalents

  30,249,895      3,006,811      78,178,708      7,101,760   

Dividend and interest receivable

  1,691      158      2,999      246   

Due from brokers for swaps

  181,821           659,107        

Unrealized appreciation on swaps

       1,579,954      32,481,036      18,163   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  5,623      41,873      6,652      5,448   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

  138,509,060      13,534,021      236,538,140      21,446,447   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities:

Unrealized depreciation on swaps

  17,856,534           184,955      3,573,619   

Due to investment adviser, net

  90,078      8,545      122,253      14,649   

Due to brokers for swaps

  364,004      612,970      41,615,475      128,988   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

  64,990      23,355      163,978      29,642   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  18,375,606      644,870      42,086,661      3,746,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 120,133,454    $ 12,889,151    $ 194,451,479    $ 17,699,549   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock

$ 93,143,889    $ 183,998,326    $ 93,049,249    $ 143,692,496   

Accumulated net investment loss

  (422,901   (147,726   (945,679   (195,176

Undistributed (Accumulated) net realized gain (loss)

  48,456,213      (172,541,403   69,971,582      (122,242,315

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (3,187,213        80,246        

Swaps

  (17,856,534   1,579,954      32,296,081      (3,555,456
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Assets

$ 120,133,454    $ 12,889,151    $ 194,451,479    $ 17,699,549   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share:

Net assets

$ 120,133,454    $ 12,889,151    $ 194,451,479    $ 17,699,549   

Shares outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, par value)

  1,650,000      508,309      5,200,000      455,468   

Net assets value, redemption price and offering price per share

$ 72.81    $ 25.36    $ 37.39    $ 38.86   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of Investments

$ 111,257,243    $ 8,905,225    $ 125,129,392    $ 14,320,830   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
90 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bull
1.25X Shares1
  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bull
1.25X Shares1
  Direxion Daily
FTSE Developed
Markets Bull
1.25X Shares1
  Direxion Daily
FTSE Emerging
Markets Bull
1.25X Shares1
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$ 16,839    $ 7,824    $ 5,470    $ 1,980   

Interest income

  11      14      12      14   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  16,850      7,838      5,482      1,994   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Professional fees

  6,249      6,249      6,249      6,249   

Investment advisory fees

  5,179      4,299      2,545      2,499   

Pricing fees

  2,499      2,499      2,499      2,499   

Offering fees

  2,219      2,218      2,218      2,218   

Reports to shareholders

  1,593      1,593      1,593      1,593   

Exchange listing fees

  1,562      1,562      1,562      1,562   

Custody fees

  714      695      657      656   

Transfer agent fees

  701      689      663      663   

Licensing fees

  460      9,099      170      167   

Accounting fees

  347      304      218      216   

Administration fees

  301      250      148      145   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  63      62      54      54   

Compliance fees

  25      24      23      23   

Other

  492      492      492      492   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  22,404      30,035      19,091      19,036   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (16,649   (25,258   (16,263   (16,259
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  5,755      4,777      2,828      2,777   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

  11,095      3,061      2,654      (783
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

In-kind redemptions

       79,936      89,134      60,371   

Swaps

  8,660      28,940      30,456      23,934   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain on in-kind redemptions and swaps

  8,660      108,876      119,590      84,305   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  121,930      82,932      148,759      142,799   

Swaps

  30,732      21,425      57,155      55,136   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  152,662      104,357      205,914      197,935   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  161,322      213,233      325,504      282,240   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$ 172,417    $ 216,294    $ 328,158    $ 281,457   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Represents the period from January 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2015.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 91


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
CSI 300 China
A Share Bull
2X Shares1
  Direxion Daily
Mid Cap Bull
2X Shares
  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bull
2X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Interest income

$ 297    $ 366    $ 894   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  297      366      894   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  7,701      17,835      58,560   

Offering fees

  1,473           1,164   

Professional fees

  1,209      7,617      9,005   

Licensing fees

  822      2,140      7,027   

Pricing fees

  329      3,968      3,967   

Administration fees

  269      949      3,120   

Accounting fees

  241      856      2,804   

Reports to shareholders

  210      2,231      11,437   

Exchange listing fees

  205      2,480      2,480   

Custody fees

  199      838      2,254   

Transfer agent fees

  183      1,181      2,853   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  12      136      415   

Compliance fees

  8      38      118   

Interest expense

       150      148   

Insurance fees

       197      441   

Other

  65      274      815   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  12,926      40,890      106,608   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (3,172   (19,338   (36,174
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  9,754      21,552      70,434   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (9,457   (21,186   (69,540
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

       (18,967   1,017,543   

In-kind redemptions

            (1,028

Swaps

  135,747      68,211      1,728,567   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  135,747      49,244      2,745,082   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  70,256      (22,658   (1,000,148

Swaps

  3,650,622      593,327      159,710   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  3,720,878      570,669      (840,438
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  3,856,625      619,913      1,904,644   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$ 3,847,168    $ 598,727    $ 1,835,104   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Represents the period from April 16, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 30, 2015.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
92 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bull
2X Shares
  Direxion Daily
7-10 Year
Treasury Bull
2X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

Interest income

$ 486    $ 751   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  486      751   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  21,404      35,548   

Licensing fees

  12,921      6,116   

Professional fees

  7,594      7,707   

Pricing fees

  3,968      3,967   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,480   

Administration fees

  1,138      1,890   

Transfer agent fees

  1,104      1,578   

Accounting fees

  977      1,654   

Custody fees

  920      653   

Reports to shareholders

  870      2,469   

Interest expense

  262        

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  116      203   

Insurance fees

  104      207   

Compliance fees

  33      57   

Other

  271      280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  54,162      64,809   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (28,215   (22,151
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  25,947      42,658   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (25,461   (41,907
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

       5,154   

Swaps

  370,026      192,222   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investment securities and swaps

  370,026      197,376   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Swaps

  250,198      747,845   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation on swaps

  250,198      747,845   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment securities and swaps

  620,224      945,221   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

$ 594,763    $ 903,314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 93


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Mid Cap Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Mid Cap Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bear
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$ 329    $    $    $   

Interest income

  4,548      531      82      7,899   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  4,877      531      82      7,899   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  292,901      29,480      2,246,047      733,779   

Licensing fees

  31,243      3,144      239,578      78,270   

Professional fees

  13,921      3,475      40,373      24,874   

Administration fees

  10,390      1,046      79,389      26,022   

Accounting fees

  9,089      932      69,406      23,166   

Interest expense

  6,919      45      61,266      956   

Custody fees

  6,332      959      33,522      11,779   

Transfer agent fees

  5,637      835      40,500      15,906   

Reports to shareholders

  4,326      6,275      31,553      21,643   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,968      3,967      3,967   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,480      2,480      2,480   

Insurance fees

  1,262      165      7,830      4,239   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  1,228      136      8,688      3,290   

Compliance fees

  349      38      2,479      926   

Other

  902      760      1,755      4,282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  390,946      53,738      2,868,833      955,579   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

            38,228      1,076   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (13,020   (16,352   (803   (26,245
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  377,926      37,386      2,906,258      930,410   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (373,049   (36,855   (2,906,176   (922,511
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  (202,812        2,647,111        

In-kind redemptions

  319,667           2,055,299        

Swaps

  39,034,715      (3,146,154   66,096,780      (35,293,824
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  39,151,570      (3,146,154   70,799,190      (35,293,824
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (291,668        (1,927,390     

Swaps

  (25,855,043   1,223,517      7,491,667      4,491,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (26,146,711   1,223,517      5,564,277      4,491,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  13,004,859      (1,922,637   76,363,467      (30,802,754
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 12,631,810    $ (1,959,492 $ 73,457,291    $ (31,725,265
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
94 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
7-10 Year
Treasury Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
7-10 Year
Treasury Bear
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$ 36,513    $    $    $   

Interest income

  30,897      26,636      298      2,930   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  67,410      26,636      298      2,930   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  3,014,184      2,448,928      17,057      183,303   

Licensing fees

  494,507      415,720      11,156      9,918   

Administration fees

  106,819      87,271      605      6,504   

Interest expense

  100,866      5,096      286      127   

Accounting fees

  95,722      76,857      530      5,750   

Transfer agent fees

  69,490      47,896           3,609   

Professional fees

  51,508      40,866      4,143      10,735   

Custody fees

  48,384      36,964      759      3,480   

Reports to shareholders

  44,720      36,778      2,792      2,810   

Insurance fees

  15,845      14,193      71      971   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  14,256      11,324      69      829   

Compliance fees

  4,033      3,193      20      234   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,968      3,967      3,967   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      4,959      2,480      2,480   

Other

  15,647      17,204      752      847   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  4,082,428      3,251,217      44,687      235,564   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

                 84   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (163,596   (144,145   (22,795   (3,337
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  3,918,832      3,107,072      21,892      232,311   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (3,851,422   (3,080,436   (21,594   (229,381
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

In-kind redemptions

  3,111,372                  

Swaps

  473,183,203      (187,820,819   546,063      (5,183,788
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on in-kind redemptions and swaps

  476,294,575      (187,820,819   546,063      (5,183,788
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (56,323               

Swaps

  (322,610,141   87,100,569      (132,166   (1,514,205
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (322,666,464   87,100,569      (132,166   (1,514,205
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  153,628,111      (100,720,250   413,897      (6,697,993
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 149,776,689    $ (103,800,686 $ 392,303    $ (6,927,374
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 95


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
20+ Year
Treasury Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
20+ Year
Treasury Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Brazil Bull
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$ 212,492    $    $   

Interest income

  4,596      19,243      1,232   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  217,088      19,243      1,232   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  343,890      1,536,145      130,620   

Licensing fees

  14,081      61,446      21,372   

Administration fees

  12,176      54,792      4,629   

Professional fees

  11,342      38,871      8,920   

Accounting fees

  10,531      48,699      4,019   

Custody fees

  7,378      22,250      3,050   

Reports to shareholders

  6,319      20,680      2,018   

Interest expense

  6,082      1,545      257   

Transfer agent fees

  5,855      31,972      1,414   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,967      3,967   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,569      2,480   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  1,093      7,619      465   

Insurance fees

  800      10,246      367   

Compliance fees

  313      2,141      134   

Other

  843      12,583      806   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  427,150      1,855,525      184,518   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

  15,387             

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (861   (13,299   (18,809
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  441,676      1,842,226      165,709   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (224,588   (1,822,983   (164,477
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  272,086           (1,799,705

In-kind redemptions

  648,684           342,930   

Swaps

  6,422,912      (151,030,783   (26,146,168
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  7,343,682      (151,030,783   (27,602,943
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (2,114,361        32,049   

Swaps

  (273,445   27,413,120      9,797,626   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (2,387,806   27,413,120      9,829,675   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  4,955,876      (123,617,663   (17,773,268
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 4,731,288    $ (125,440,646 $ (17,937,745
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
96 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Developed
Markets Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Developed
Markets Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Emerging
Markets Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Emerging
Markets Bear
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income (net of foreign withholding tax of $169,$-,$- and $-, respectively)

$ 169    $    $    $   

Interest income

  994      284      9,794      3,495   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  1,163      284      9,794      3,495   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  124,369      32,411      945,508      292,050   

Licensing fees

  24,795      24,795      104,307      34,602   

Reports to shareholders

  4,917      6,770      15,093      12,043   

Administration fees

  4,414      1,151      33,671      10,362   

Pricing fees

  3,968      3,967      3,967      3,967   

Accounting fees

  3,935      1,020      29,616      9,284   

Professional fees

  3,566      2,904      29,621      0   

Interest expense

  3,241      340      4,191      2,287   

Custody fees

  2,954      1,545      16,718      7,321   

Transfer agent fees

  2,495      399      17,960      6,040   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,480      2,998      2,909   

Insurance fees

  884      109      5,145      1,864   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  639      137      4,244      1,400   

Compliance fees

  179      39      1,196      393   

Other

  823      759      1,271      963   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  183,659      78,826      1,215,506      385,485   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

            552      17   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (22,885   (37,433   (14,223   (13,284
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  160,774      41,393      1,201,835      372,218   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (159,611   (41,109   (1,192,041   (368,723
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  (586,173        (2,899,435     

In-kind redemptions

  (619,548        (931,446     

Swaps

  (363,985   (1,528,608   (7,201,601   (2,918,658
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized loss on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (1,569,706   (1,528,608   (11,032,482   (2,918,658
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  816,246           2,953,658        

Swaps

  645,404      (214,176   24,291,759      (9,053,627
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  1,461,650      (214,176   27,245,417      (9,053,627
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (108,056   (1,742,784   16,212,935      (11,972,285
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (267,667 $ (1,783,893 $ 15,020,894    $ (12,341,008
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 97


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
FTSE China Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
FTSE China Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
FTSE Europe Bull
3X Shares1
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$    $    $ 43,007   

Interest income

  6,807      1,031      1,166   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  6,807      1,031      44,173   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  452,726      48,633      88,698   

Licensing fees

  57,345      6,160      3,548   

Reports to shareholders

  19,807      10,698      2,713   

Professional fees

  18,314      5,959      6,618   

Administration fees

  16,043      1,723      3,133   

Accounting fees

  14,038      1,534      2,683   

Interest expense

  13,417      142      201   

Custody fees

  11,815      1,292      1,789   

Transfer agent fees

  8,339      727      1,344   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,967      3,968   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,480      2,480   

Insurance fees

  1,955      259      144   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  1,810      203      188   

Compliance fees

  512      57      55   

Other

  953      770      761   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  623,521      84,604      118,323   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

  215           2,126   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (36,866   (22,860   (7,896
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  586,870      61,744      112,553   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (580,063   (60,713   (68,380
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  1,634           (492,257

In-kind redemptions

  955,637             

Swaps

  89,238,717      (6,261,671   (119,545
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  90,195,988      (6,261,671   (611,802
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (3,629        757,478   

Swaps

  (2,638,954   (4,763,053   4,510,569   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (2,642,583   (4,763,053   5,268,047   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  87,553,405      (11,024,724   4,656,245   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 86,973,342    $ (11,085,437 $ 4,587,865   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
98 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
India Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Japan Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Latin America Bull
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

Interest income

$ 3,419    $ 319    $ 516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  3,419      319      516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  322,429      27,906      70,788   

Licensing fees

  34,392      12,397      9,438   

Professional fees

  12,510      7,429      4,282   

Administration fees

  11,422      988      2,509   

Reports to shareholders

  11,291      2,758      7,052   

Accounting fees

  9,993      865      2,213   

Interest expense

  8,516      263      391   

Custody fees

  7,782      1,302      2,755   

Transfer agent fees

  6,327      186      1,457   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,968      3,968   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,480      2,569   

Insurance fees

  1,249      120      390   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  1,204      105      313   

Compliance fees

  342      30      88   

Other

  882      170      784   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  434,786      60,967      108,997   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

  11             

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (17,872   (25,356   (18,941
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  416,925      35,611      90,056   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (413,506   (35,292   (89,540
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  (1,200,038   (18,150   (1,740,905

In-kind redemptions

  98,126      (12,043   52,616   

Swaps

  29,047,904      (57,403   (7,171,062
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  27,945,992      (87,596   (8,859,351
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (436,853   (123,746   317,676   

Swaps

  (51,921,802   1,030,631      683,949   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (52,358,655   906,885      1,001,625   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (24,412,663   819,289      (7,857,726
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (24,826,169 $ 783,997    $ (7,947,266
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 99


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Russia Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Russia Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
South Korea Bull
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Interest income

$ 5,621    $ 2,146    $ 111   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  5,621      2,146      111   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  622,507      204,083      12,920   

Licensing fees

  47,559      9,766      8,817   

Professional fees

  28,046      6,435      7,355   

Administration fees

  21,913      7,226      458   

Accounting fees

  19,319      6,199      396   

Reports to shareholders

  15,192      6,670      213   

Transfer agent fees

  12,224      3,033        

Custody fees

  9,270      6,092      1,003   

Interest expense

  7,915      2,352      72   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,967      3,967   

Exchange listing fees

  2,569      2,480      2,480   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  2,198      640      48   

Insurance fees

  2,194      491      45   

Compliance fees

  626      182      14   

Other

  2,042      1,039        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  797,541      260,655      37,788   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

  1,820      8,286        

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (2,937   (8,084   (21,351
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  796,424      260,857      16,437   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (790,803   (258,711   (16,326
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  (13,916,128        (57,226

In-kind redemptions

  1,785,926           749   

Swaps

  (120,030,732   (46,157,341   (40,663
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized loss on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (132,160,934   (46,157,341   (97,140
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  689,523           (14,700

Swaps

  122,415,872      (34,120,473   600,223   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  123,105,395      (34,120,473   585,523   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (9,055,539   (80,277,814   488,383   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (9,846,342 $ (80,536,525 $ 472,057   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
100 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Basic Materials Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Gold Miners
Index Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Gold Miners
Index Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Healthcare Bull
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$    $    $    $ 119,608   

Interest income

  198      20,092      6,425      10,416   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  198      20,092      6,425      130,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  23,933      2,871,984      607,033      1,099,608   

Custody fees

  1,215      39,598      10,601      18,953   

Professional fees

  1,184      47,774      20,734      34,896   

Administration fees

  849      101,763      21,527      38,709   

Licensing fees

  752      229,759      49,900      117,291   

Accounting fees

  745      89,413      18,957      33,509   

Interest expense

  254      25,480      15,243      31,064   

Pricing fees

  223      3,967      3,968      3,967   

Transfer agent fees

  159      47,455      13,300      19,109   

Exchange listing fees

  150      3,886      2,480      2,480   

Insurance fees

  118      12,122      3,251      2,543   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  102      11,356      2,674      3,496   

Reports to shareholders

  100      59,039      25,268      20,282   

Compliance fees

  29      3,214      754      1,004   

Other

  756      13,076      2,598      2,464   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  30,569      3,559,886      798,288      1,429,375   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

       33,324      4,944      7,623   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

            (19,080   (13,097
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  30,569      3,593,210      784,152      1,423,901   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (30,371   (3,573,118   (777,727   (1,293,877
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  81,790      (39,937,081        5,637,336   

In-kind redemptions

       39,785,869           189,002   

Swaps

  2,766,526      (331,970,659   32,367,253      79,579,257   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  2,848,316      (332,121,871   32,367,253      85,405,595   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (136,998   16,277,168           (3,311,024

Swaps

  (2,002,563   526,145,167      (171,143,433   (42,580,123
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (2,139,561   542,422,335      (171,143,433   (45,891,147
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  708,755      210,300,464      (138,776,180   39,514,448   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 678,384    $ 206,727,346    $ (139,553,907 $ 38,220,571   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 101


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Junior Gold
Miners Index Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Junior Gold
Miners Index Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Natural Gas
Related Bull
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income (net of foreign withholding tax of $-, $- and $13,569, respectively)

$    $    $ 157,392   

Interest income

  7,618      3,301      2,235   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  7,618      3,301      159,627   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  806,314      276,026      281,665   

Licensing fees

  57,207      28,320      30,044   

Professional fees

  42,506      12,190      11,196   

Reports to shareholders

  35,347      9,597      8,065   

Administration fees

  28,363      9,788      9,966   

Accounting fees

  25,368      8,495      8,537   

Transfer agent fees

  18,400      6,220      3,690   

Custody fees

  13,212      7,326      7,512   

Insurance fees

  4,250      1,193      478   

Pricing fees

  3,968      3,968      3,968   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  3,616      1,135      794   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,480      2,480   

Interest expense

  1,208      8,449      1,808   

Compliance fees

  1,019      322      229   

Other

  3,234      266      1,170   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  1,046,492      375,775      371,602   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

  14,368      301      253   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (38,320   (17,994   (13,271
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  1,022,540      358,082      358,584   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (1,014,922   (354,781   (198,957
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  (11,085,317        (13,441,772

In-kind redemptions

  6,646,074           7,029,865   

Swaps

  (279,993,298   (5,441,564   (42,575,572
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized loss on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (284,432,541   (5,441,564   (48,987,479
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  4,298,718           2,825,725   

Swaps

  207,201,775      (49,660,136   29,413,315   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  211,500,493      (49,660,136   32,239,040   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (72,932,048   (55,101,700   (16,748,439
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

$ (73,946,970 $ (55,456,481 $ (16,947,396
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
102 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Retail Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Semiconductor Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Semiconductor Bear
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income (net of foreign withholding tax of $-, $305 and $-, respectively)

$ 168,320    $ 352,815    $   

Interest income

  1,269      5,168      801   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  169,589      357,983      801   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  120,739      608,619      78,092   

Licensing fees

  15,467      81,149      10,412   

Reports to shareholders

  6,029      13,487      5,920   

Professional fees

  5,547      22,009      4,197   

Administration fees

  4,273      21,584      2,771   

Interest expense

  4,100      32,747      244   

Pricing fees

  3,968      3,968      3,968   

Accounting fees

  3,677      18,760      2,462   

Custody fees

  3,622      11,420      1,601   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,480      2,480   

Transfer agent fees

  1,973      12,151      1,544   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  358      2,411      345   

Insurance fees

  282      2,320      380   

Compliance fees

  103      687      97   

Other

  775      1,028      788   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  173,393      834,820      115,301   

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (16,357   (31,155   (16,140
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  157,036      803,665      99,161   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

  12,553      (445,682   (98,360
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  (77,631   53,671        

In-kind redemptions

       5,311,868        

Swaps

  9,031,427      122,524,637      (9,748,215
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  8,953,796      127,890,176      (9,748,215
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  1,838,091      (2,512,873     

Swaps

  (660,213   (97,180,360   2,153,668   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  1,177,878      (99,693,233   2,153,668   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  10,131,674      28,196,943      (7,594,547
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 10,144,227    $ 27,751,261    $ (7,692,907
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 103


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Energy Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Energy Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Financial Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Financial Bear
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income (net of foreign withholding tax of $-, $-, $1,234 and $-, respectively)

$ 1,079,997    $    $ 1,493,354    $   

Interest income

  17,368      2,200      46,069      10,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  1,097,365      2,200      1,539,423      10,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  1,507,406      257,408      5,100,450      1,022,631   

Licensing fees

  160,790      27,457      616,570      128,849   

Administration fees

  53,218      9,125      181,020      36,820   

Accounting fees

  45,947      7,947      158,607      32,177   

Professional fees

  44,451      1,563      80,847      46,485   

Interest expense

  26,551      4,970      203,317      860   

Reports to shareholders

  24,610      11,220      66,397      17,125   

Transfer agent fees

  23,685      4,333      99,994      12,056   

Custody fees

  23,602      5,251      77,600      18,441   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  4,684      934      20,818      4,718   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,967      3,968      3,967   

Insurance fees

  3,564      819      21,614      5,947   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,480      2,998      3,446   

Compliance fees

  1,343      266      5,910      1,328   

Other

  3,021      837      5,151      1,641   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  1,929,319      338,577      6,645,261      1,336,491   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

  7,887      532      34,961        

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (1,274   (8,089   (16,335   (40,298
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  1,935,932      331,020      6,663,887      1,296,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (838,567   (328,820   (5,124,464   (1,285,297
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  (15,724,386        (62,587     

In-kind redemptions

  21,599,392           16,467,946        

Swaps

  63,919,281      (4,565,354   840,803,592      (65,901,382
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  69,794,287      (4,565,354   857,208,951      (65,901,382
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  3,474,773           (2,553,341     

Swaps

  (20,254,236   (2,311,202   (731,814,866   26,783,106   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (16,779,463   (2,311,202   (734,368,207   26,783,106   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  53,014,824      (6,876,556   122,840,744      (39,118,276
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 52,176,257    $ (7,205,376 $ 117,716,280    $ (40,403,573
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
104 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Operations

For The Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

  Direxion Daily
Real Estate Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Real Estate Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Technology Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Technology Bear
3X Shares
 

Investment Income:

Dividend income

$ 190,528    $    $    $   

Interest income

  5,040      633      5,997      470   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  195,568      633      5,997      470   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees

  478,033      41,420      733,020      45,951   

Licensing fees

  47,743      24,795      78,189      4,901   

Administration fees

  16,933      1,469      25,993      1,630   

Accounting fees

  14,747      1,312      22,704      1,454   

Interest expense

  14,085      121      23,185      79   

Professional fees

  13,876      133      23,824      326   

Reports to shareholders

  10,334      4,790      12,783      6,474   

Custody fees

  9,165      1,539      13,647      1,438   

Transfer agent fees

  7,200      1,013      14,141      344   

Pricing fees

  3,967      3,968      3,967      3,968   

Exchange listing fees

  2,480      2,569      2,480      2,480   

Trustees’ fees and expenses

  1,761      182      2,998      204   

Insurance fees

  1,642      226      3,095      251   

Compliance fees

  500      51      852      57   

Other

  923      766      1,102      769   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Expenses

  623,389      84,354      961,980      70,326   

Recoupment of expenses to Adviser

  1,371           1,118        

Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Adviser

  (5,167   (31,767   (11,422   (12,043
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Expenses

  619,593      52,587      951,676      58,283   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

  (424,025   (51,954   (945,679   (57,813
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on:

Investment securities

  31,795           287,513        

In-kind redemptions

  757,867           1,689,489        

Swaps

  64,896,316      (5,314,589   72,856,990      (5,351,143
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  65,685,978      (5,314,589   74,833,992      (5,351,143
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

Investment securities

  (3,251,649        (414,387     

Swaps

  (67,701,202   3,755,727      (42,984,701   2,614,802   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (70,952,851   3,755,727      (43,399,088   2,614,802   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (5,266,873   (1,558,862   31,434,904      (2,736,341
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (5,690,898 $ (1,610,816 $ 30,489,225    $ (2,794,154
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 105


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily
S&P 500® Bull
1.25X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Small Cap Bull
1.25X Shares
 
  For the Period
January 7, 20151
through
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
January 7, 20151
through
April 30,  2015
(Unaudited)
 

Operations:

Net investment income

$ 11,095    $ 3,061   

Net realized gain on in-kind redemptions and swaps

  8,660      108,876   

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  152,662      104,357   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  172,417      216,294   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net investment income

  (14,773     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (14,773     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  3,793,280      3,795,156   

Cost of shares redeemed

       (1,347,640

Transaction fees

       67   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  3,793,280      2,447,583   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  3,950,924      2,663,877   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 3,950,924    $ 2,663,877   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss) at end of period/year

$ (3,678 $ 3,061   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

         

Shares sold

  150,000      150,000   

Shares repurchased

       (50,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  150,000      100,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Commencement of operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
106 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily
FTSE Developed
Markets Bull
1.25X Shares
  Direxion Daily
FTSE Emerging

Markets Bull
1.25X Shares
 
  For the Period
January 7, 20151
through
April 30,  2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
January 7, 20151
through
April 30,  2015
(Unaudited)
 

Operations:

Net investment income (loss)

$ 2,654    $ (783

Net realized gain on in-kind redemptions and swaps

  119,590      84,305   

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  205,914      197,935   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  328,158      281,457   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  2,500,000      2,500,000   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (1,359,641   (1,323,588

Transaction fees

  68      66   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  1,140,427      1,176,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  1,468,585      1,457,935   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 1,468,585    $ 1,457,935   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss) at end of period/year

$ 2,654    $ (783
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

         

Shares sold

  100,000      100,000   

Shares repurchased

  (50,000   (50,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  50,000      50,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Commencement of operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 107


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull
2X Shares
  Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull
2X Shares1
 
  For the Period
April 16, 20152
through
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
July 29, 20142
through
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (9,457 $ (21,186 $ (4,089

Net realized gain on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  135,747      49,244      78,487   

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  3,720,878      570,669      112,443   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  3,847,168      598,727      186,841   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

              
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  31,368,532      6,280,987      12,062,490   

Cost of shares redeemed

       (2,066,140   (10,209,299

Transaction fees

       413      2,042   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  31,368,532      4,215,260      1,855,233   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  35,215,700      4,813,987      2,042,074   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

       2,042,074        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 35,215,700    $ 6,856,061    $ 2,042,074   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (9,457 $ (21,186 $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

       66,667        

Shares sold

  750,000      200,000      400,000   

Shares repurchased

       (66,667   (333,333
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  750,000      200,000      66,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.

 

2  Commencement of operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
108 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull
2X Shares1
  Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull
2X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
May 28, 20142
through
October 31,  2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
July 29, 20142
through
October 31,  2014
 

Operations:

Net investment income (loss)

$ (69,540 $ 159,777    $ (25,461 $ (9,738

Net realized gain on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  2,745,082      1,318,914      370,026      225,179   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (840,438   2,185,713      250,198      534,806   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  1,835,104      3,664,404      594,763      750,247   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

       59,499,883      6,451,778      11,707,566   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (13,931,113   (31,832,888   (2,140,059   (8,228,730

Transaction fees

  2,069      4,684      428      1,231   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (13,929,044   27,671,679      4,312,147      3,480,067   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (12,093,940   31,336,083      4,906,910      4,230,314   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  31,336,083           4,230,314        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 19,242,143    $ 31,336,083    $ 9,137,224    $ 4,230,314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss) at end of period/year

$ 97,805    $ 167,345    $ (25,461 $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  933,333           133,333        

Shares sold

       1,933,333      200,000      400,000   

Shares repurchased

  (400,097   (1,000,000   (66,689   (266,668
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  533,236      933,333      266,644      133,333   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.

 

2  Commencement of operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 109


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull
2X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
July 29,  20142
through
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (41,907 $ (18,767

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities and swaps

  197,376      (46,530

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  747,845      498,042   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  903,314      432,745   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  4,259,580      12,003,274   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (2,072,293     

Transaction fees

  414        
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  2,187,701      12,003,274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  3,091,015      12,436,019   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  12,436,019        
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 15,527,034    $ 12,436,019   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (41,907 $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  300,000        

Shares sold

  100,000      300,000   

Shares repurchased

  (50,004     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  349,996      300,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 2:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 2:1 stock split.

 

2  Commencement of operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
110 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull
3X Shares1
  Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear
3X Shares2
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (373,049 $ (578,463 $ (36,855 $ (85,086

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  39,151,570      7,080,425      (3,146,154   (3,684,876

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (26,146,711   10,063,601      1,223,517      231,460   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  12,631,810      16,565,563      (1,959,492   (3,538,502
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net realized gains

       (2,032,510          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (2,032,510          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  83,809,643      226,252,435      2,275,028      5,758,111   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (113,139,669   (201,108,109   (509,316   (4,728,144

Transaction fees

  25,686      31,872      152      1,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (29,304,340   25,176,198      1,765,864      1,031,386   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (16,672,530   39,709,251      (193,628   (2,507,116

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  91,439,034      51,729,783      8,229,128      10,736,244   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 74,766,504    $ 91,439,034    $ 8,035,500    $ 8,229,128   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (373,049 $    $ (106,668 $ (69,813
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  4,000,132      2,800,132      152,040      127,040   

Shares sold

  3,200,000      10,600,000      50,000      87,500   

Shares repurchased

  (4,400,000   (9,400,000   (12,500   (62,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  2,800,132      4,000,132      189,540      152,040   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.

 

2  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:4 reverse stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 1:4 reverse stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 111


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (2,906,176 $ (2,622,769 $ (922,511 $ (1,963,430

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  70,799,190      157,140,229      (35,293,824   (128,734,013

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  5,564,277      22,595,370      4,491,070      23,721,421   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  73,457,291      177,112,830      (31,725,265   (106,976,022
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  270,291,632      1,165,282,695      134,891,073      253,574,442   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (379,418,967   (1,089,208,613   (64,840,098   (141,675,806

Transaction fees

  78,646      218,643      19,452      42,503   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (109,048,689   76,292,725      70,070,427      111,941,139   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (35,591,398   253,405,555      38,345,162      4,965,117   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  552,931,257      299,525,702      204,478,677      199,513,560   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 517,339,859    $ 552,931,257    $ 242,823,839    $ 204,478,677   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (2,961,552 $ (55,376 $ (2,618,792 $ (1,696,281
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  6,701,251      5,501,251      9,075,675      5,025,675   

Shares sold

  3,200,000      15,750,000      6,950,000      8,700,000   

Shares repurchased

  (4,200,000   (14,550,000   (3,100,000   (4,650,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  5,701,251      6,701,251      12,925,675      9,075,675   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
112 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (3,851,422 $ (8,798,243 $ (3,080,436 $ (6,577,287

Net realized gain (loss) on in-kind redemptions and swaps

  476,294,575      234,349,540      (187,820,819   (183,291,736

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (322,666,464   116,643,090      87,100,569      18,017,085   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  149,776,689      342,194,387      (103,800,686   (171,851,938
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net realized gains

  (5,754,016   (14,424,276          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (5,754,016   (14,424,276          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  1,027,067,661      3,870,098,027      857,191,638      1,724,709,701   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (1,551,772,184   (3,840,201,960   (686,082,257   (1,612,807,532

Transaction fees

  345,130      850,806      205,824      483,792   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (524,359,393   30,746,873      171,315,205      112,385,961   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (380,336,720   358,516,984      67,514,519      (59,465,977

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  1,090,966,286      732,449,302      606,360,910      665,826,887   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 710,629,566    $ 1,090,966,286    $ 673,875,429    $ 606,360,910   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (3,868,326 $ (16,904 $ (8,688,974 $ (5,608,538
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  14,400,034      10,950,034      44,798,480      32,098,480   

Shares sold

  13,250,000      56,350,000      72,500,000      107,000,000   

Shares repurchased

  (19,050,000   (52,900,000   (54,950,000   (94,300,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  8,600,034      14,400,034      62,348,480      44,798,480   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 113


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury
Bull 3X Shares
  Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury
Bear 3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (21,594 $ (37,042 $ (229,381 $ (550,985

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities and swaps

  546,063      (10,081   (5,183,788   (6,341,518

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps

  (132,166   465,838      (1,514,205   (3,765,928
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  392,303      418,715      (6,927,374   (10,658,431
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

            908,198      7,893,536   

Cost of shares redeemed

            (2,622,507     

Transaction fees

            787        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

            (1,713,522   7,893,536   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  392,303      418,715      (8,640,896   (2,764,895

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  4,269,519      3,850,804      54,673,129      57,438,024   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 4,661,822    $ 4,269,519    $ 46,032,233    $ 54,673,129   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (43,797 $ (22,203 $ (685,121 $ (455,740
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  100,000      100,000      2,750,000      2,400,000   

Shares sold

            50,000      350,000   

Shares repurchased

            (150,000     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  100,000      100,000      2,650,000      2,750,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
114 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (224,588 $ (203,666 $ (1,822,983 $ (5,287,938

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  7,343,682      11,143,980      (151,030,783   (194,283,795

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (2,387,806   3,699,998      27,413,120      (97,485,884
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  4,731,288      14,640,312      (125,440,646   (297,057,617
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  141,091,873      136,413,344      108,769,048      395,778,539   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (110,001,122   (123,676,027   (57,311,705   (114,008,524

Transaction fees

  29,012      34,119      17,193      34,203   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  31,119,763      12,771,436      51,474,536      281,804,218   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  35,851,051      27,411,748      (73,966,110   (15,253,399

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  57,729,442      30,317,694      527,944,968      543,198,367   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 93,580,493    $ 57,729,442    $ 453,978,858    $ 527,944,968   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (224,588 $    $ (6,209,118 $ (4,386,135
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  800,000      600,000      13,549,789      8,399,789   

Shares sold

  1,600,000      2,200,000      3,700,000      7,350,000   

Shares repurchased

  (1,300,000   (2,000,000   (1,750,000   (2,200,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  1,100,000      800,000      15,499,789      13,549,789   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 115


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Brazil Bull
3X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (164,477 $ (40,911

Net realized (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (27,602,943   (2,115,757

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  9,829,675      152,970   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

  (17,937,745   (2,003,698
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  42,037,740      56,884,793   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (13,143,790   (19,810,039

Transaction fees

  2,628      4,490   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  28,896,578      37,079,244   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  10,958,833      35,075,546   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  40,760,653      5,685,107   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 51,719,486    $ 40,760,653   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (164,477 $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  270,000      20,000   

Shares sold

  575,000      360,000   

Shares repurchased

  (165,000   (110,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  680,000      270,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:10 reverse stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 1:10 reverse stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
116 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (159,611 $ (368,395 $ (41,109 $ (68,775

Net realized (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (1,569,706   (794,635   (1,528,608   (2,716,080

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  1,461,650      (3,289,699   (214,176   1,740,707   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

  (267,667   (4,452,729   (1,783,893   (1,044,148
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  37,520,662      86,120,669      8,242,020      5,115,227   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (40,515,903   (97,754,300   (10,843,790   (3,350,596

Transaction fees

  8,930      21,176      3,253      1,005   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (2,986,311   (11,612,455   (2,598,517   1,765,636   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (3,253,978   (16,065,184   (4,382,410   721,488   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  35,982,217      52,047,401      9,255,258      8,533,770   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 32,728,239    $ 35,982,217    $ 4,872,848    $ 9,255,258   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (159,611 $    $ (96,245 $ (55,136
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  550,001      750,001      284,916      234,916   

Shares sold

  600,000      1,250,000      250,000      150,000   

Shares repurchased

  (700,000   (1,450,000   (350,000   (100,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  450,001      550,001      184,916      284,916   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 117


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Emerging Markets
Bull 3X Shares
  Direxion Daily Emerging Markets
Bear 3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (1,192,041 $ (2,359,899 $ (368,723 $ (1,102,326

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (11,032,482   11,040,930      (2,918,658   (43,397,443

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  27,245,417      (16,822,596   (9,053,627   8,167,122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  15,020,894      (8,141,565   (12,341,008   (36,332,647
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  154,574,405      384,048,932      114,162,212      242,420,611   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (221,310,449   (401,304,980   (82,929,706   (226,441,278

Transaction fees

  45,499      87,891      24,880      67,932   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (66,690,545   (17,168,157   31,257,386      16,047,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (51,669,651   (25,309,722   18,916,378      (20,285,382

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  287,673,312      312,983,034      86,011,674      106,297,056   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 236,003,661    $ 287,673,312    $ 104,928,052    $ 86,011,674   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (3,450,402 $ (2,258,361 $ (1,308,387 $ (939,664
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  10,378,932      10,478,932      2,627,763      2,627,763   

Shares sold

  6,750,000      14,650,000      3,700,000      5,850,000   

Shares repurchased

  (8,900,000   (14,750,000   (2,400,000   (5,850,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  8,228,932      10,378,932      3,927,763      2,627,763   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
118 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear
3X  Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (580,063 $ (866,500 $ (60,713 $ (144,879

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  90,195,988      33,770,068      (6,261,671   (7,546,523

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (2,642,583   (21,193,745   (4,763,053   395,940   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  86,973,342      11,709,823      (11,085,437   (7,295,462
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net realized gains

  (248,005               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (248,005               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  78,880,554      134,743,358      43,881,880      27,107,682   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (82,029,183   (116,758,668   (11,973,171   (15,379,573

Transaction fees

  17,115      23,697      3,592      4,614   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (3,131,514   18,008,387      31,912,301      11,732,723   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  83,593,823      29,718,210      20,826,864      4,437,261   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  110,783,916      81,065,706      13,986,150      9,548,889   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 194,377,739    $ 110,783,916    $ 34,813,014    $ 13,986,150   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (580,063 $    $ (191,240 $ (130,527
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  3,500,011      2,700,011      96,997      41,997   

Shares sold

  1,700,002      5,000,000      655,000      125,000   

Shares repurchased

  (2,100,000   (4,200,000   (95,000   (70,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  3,100,013      3,500,011      656,997      96,997   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:10 reverse stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 1:10 reverse stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 119


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily India Bull
3X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
January 22,  20142
through
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment income (loss)

$ (68,380 $ 44,228    $ (413,506 $ (470,257

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (611,802   (1,043,009   27,945,992      9,013,277   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  5,268,047      (1,013,977   (52,358,655   26,451,932   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  4,587,865      (2,012,758   (24,826,169   34,994,952   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net investment income

  (16,450   (36,348          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (16,450   (36,348          
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  41,334,331      11,679,729      82,909,812      38,926,342   

Cost of shares redeemed

            (25,270,466   (31,123,155

Transaction fees

            4,017      6,225   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  41,334,331      11,679,729      57,643,363      7,809,412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  45,905,746      9,630,623      32,817,194      42,804,364   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  9,630,623           78,948,584      36,144,220   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 55,536,369    $ 9,630,623    $ 111,765,778    $ 78,948,584   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss) at end of period/year

$ (68,381 $ 16,449    $ (830,805 $ (417,299
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  300,001           3,099,456      2,699,456   

Shares sold

  1,250,000      300,001      3,800,000      2,000,000   

Shares repurchased

            (1,000,000   (1,600,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  1,550,001      300,001      5,899,456      3,099,456   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.

 

2  Commencement of operations.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Japan Bull
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (35,292 $ (46,199

Net realized (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (87,596   (467,410

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  906,885      640,065   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  783,997      126,456   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net realized gains

       (30,583
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (30,583
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  22,207,346      7,068,075   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (13,019,389   (4,793,313

Transaction fees

  2,604      959   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  9,190,561      2,275,721   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  9,974,558      2,371,594   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  7,336,525      4,964,931   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 17,311,083    $ 7,336,525   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (76,098 $ (40,806
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  150,001      100,001   

Shares sold

  400,000      150,000   

Shares repurchased

  (250,000   (100,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  300,001      150,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Latin America Bull
3X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (89,540 $ (113,128

Net realized (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (8,859,351   (4,854,690

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  1,001,625      13,776   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

  (7,947,266   (4,954,042
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  10,210,148      9,757,021   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (534,751   (7,179,651

Transaction fees

  107      1,436   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  9,675,504      2,578,806   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  1,728,238      (2,375,236

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  21,879,153      24,254,389   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 23,607,391    $ 21,879,153   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (234,251 $ (144,711
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  294,965      232,465   

Shares sold

  237,500      137,500   

Shares repurchased

  (12,500   (75,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  519,965      294,965   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:4 reverse stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 1:4 reverse stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Russia Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily Russia Bear
3X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (790,803 $ (633,055 $ (258,711 $ (167,450

Net realized (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (132,160,934   (18,698,362   (46,157,341   (2,870,526

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  123,105,395      (24,693,012   (34,120,473   866,735   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

  (9,846,342   (44,024,429   (80,536,525   (2,171,241
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net realized gains

  (76,183               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (76,183               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  309,121,063      261,465,503      265,166,548      61,091,076   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (230,924,933   (67,556,000   (132,053,364   (51,752,321

Transaction fees

  47,713      13,893      39,899      15,525   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  78,243,843      193,923,396      133,153,083      9,354,280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  68,321,318      149,898,967      52,616,558      7,183,039   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  172,460,417      22,561,450      16,286,345      9,103,306   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 240,781,735    $ 172,460,417    $ 68,902,903    $ 16,286,345   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (790,803 $    $ (413,729 $ (155,018
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  2,716,642      124,975      275,000      187,500   

Shares sold

  14,358,333      3,333,333      4,012,500      1,000,000   

Shares repurchased

  (9,534,996   (741,666   (1,887,500   (912,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  7,539,979      2,716,642      2,400,000      275,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:4 reverse stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 1:4 reverse stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily South Korea Bull
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (16,326 $ (17,176

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (97,140   739,944   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  585,523      (885,123
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  472,057      (162,355
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net realized gains

       (56,741
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (56,741
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  10,927,891      9,908,619   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (8,985,657   (10,476,469

Transaction fees

  2,461      3,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  1,944,695      (564,707
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  2,416,752      (783,803

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  1,943,391      2,727,194   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 4,360,143    $ 1,943,391   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (16,326 $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  50,001      50,001   

Shares sold

  300,000      200,000   

Shares repurchased

  (250,000   (200,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  100,001      50,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Basic Materials  Bull
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (30,371 $ (12,470

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities and swaps

  2,848,316      (41,487

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (2,139,561   1,196,543   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  678,384      1,142,586   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

       2,685,252   

Cost of shares redeemed

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

       2,685,252   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  678,384      3,827,838   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  6,119,760      2,291,922   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 6,798,144    $ 6,119,760   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (39,044 $ (8,673
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  100,001      50,001   

Shares sold

       50,000   

Shares repurchased

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  100,001      100,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (3,573,118 $ (5,924,648 $ (777,727 $ (1,855,011

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (332,121,871   (363,294,040   32,367,253      25,132,021   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  542,422,335      (473,986,047   (171,143,433   111,856,804   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  206,727,346      (843,204,735   (139,553,907   135,133,814   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  926,149,562      2,001,906,569      563,569,204      734,864,112   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (863,412,687   (1,254,320,167   (421,075,526   (834,040,239

Transaction fees

  173,592      258,592      126,642      247,730   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  62,910,467      747,844,994      142,620,320      (98,928,397
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  269,637,813      (95,359,741   3,066,413      36,205,417   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  552,266,628      647,626,369      193,040,221      156,834,804   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 821,904,441    $ 552,266,628    $ 196,106,634    $ 193,040,221   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (9,548,648 $ (5,975,530 $ (2,386,094 $ (1,608,367
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  50,074,756      13,424,756      4,150,002      5,100,002   

Shares sold

  79,450,000      69,500,000      32,550,000      33,150,000   

Shares repurchased

  (61,850,000   (32,850,000   (21,900,000   (34,100,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  67,674,756      50,074,756      14,800,002      4,150,002   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull
3X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (1,293,877 $ (571,787

Net realized gain on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  85,405,595      9,919,464   

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (45,891,147   60,550,540   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  38,220,571      69,898,217   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net realized gains

       (856,862
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

       (856,862
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  163,799,417      210,004,701   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (20,698,660   (137,305,249

Transaction fees

  4,835      32,615   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  143,105,592      72,732,067   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  181,326,163      141,773,422   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  189,820,425      48,047,003   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 371,146,588    $ 189,820,425   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (1,293,877 $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  6,400,008      3,200,008   

Shares sold

  4,800,000      9,000,000   

Shares repurchased

  (600,000   (5,800,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  10,600,008      6,400,008   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily
Junior Gold Miners Index Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily
Junior Gold Miners Index Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (1,014,922 $ (1,218,828 $ (354,781 $ (331,711

Net realized (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (284,432,541   (146,884,303   (5,441,564   (10,450,076

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  211,500,493      (208,815,863   (49,660,136   57,365,977   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  (73,946,970   (356,918,994   (55,456,481   46,584,190   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net investment income

       (6,052        (6,300

Net realized gains

  (7,778,400        (3,658,733     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (7,778,400   (6,052   (3,658,733   (6,300
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  450,613,100      681,901,982      376,396,774      173,350,618   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (348,070,507   (161,512,451   (280,377,718   (172,356,347

Transaction fees

  72,833      37,085      81,749      51,707   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  102,615,426      520,426,616      96,100,805      1,045,978   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  20,890,056      163,501,570      36,985,591      47,623,868   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  168,091,349      4,589,779      51,893,064      4,269,196   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 188,981,405    $ 168,091,349    $ 88,878,655    $ 51,893,064   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (1,014,922 $    $ (354,781 $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  4,305,000      15,000      1,500,001      100,001   

Shares sold

  16,510,000      5,060,000      32,200,000      12,500,000   

Shares repurchased

  (11,926,457   (770,000   (23,000,000   (11,100,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  8,888,543      4,305,000      10,700,001      1,500,001   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull
3X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (198,957 $ (155,174

Net realized (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  (48,987,479   (13,909,628

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  32,239,040      (8,896,717
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

  (16,947,396   (22,961,519
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  139,664,576      56,253,891   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (45,668,102   (11,760,522

Transaction fees

  9,303      2,561   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  94,005,777      44,495,930   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

  77,058,381      21,534,411   

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  42,411,870      20,877,459   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 119,470,251    $ 42,411,870   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (325,418 $ (155,174
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  330,000      60,000   

Shares sold

  3,335,000      305,000   

Shares repurchased

  (1,025,000   (35,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  2,640,000      330,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:10 reverse stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 1:10 reverse stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 129


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Retail Bull
3X Shares1
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment income (loss)

$ 12,553    $ (92,452

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  8,953,796      (609,956

Change in net unrealized appreciation on investment securities and swaps

  1,177,878      1,142,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  10,144,227      440,488   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

         
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  16,339,809      7,447,255   

Cost of shares redeemed

       (9,907,959

Transaction fees

       1,982   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  16,339,809      (2,458,722
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  26,484,036      (2,018,234

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  15,741,352      17,759,586   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 42,225,388    $ 15,741,352   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (68,145 $ (92,452
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  800,012      1,000,012   

Shares sold

  600,000      400,000   

Shares repurchased

       (600,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  1,400,012      800,012   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
130 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull
3X Shares1
  Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear
3X Shares2
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (445,682 $ (387,423 $ (98,360 $ (207,310

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  127,890,176      10,426,839      (9,748,215   (27,509,748

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (99,693,233   48,548,260      2,153,668      10,452,847   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  27,751,261      58,587,676      (7,692,907   (17,264,211
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

Net investment income

  (7,448               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

  (7,448               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  80,903,224      190,666,828      27,751,242      51,545,384   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (124,875,922   (139,222,648   (20,573,835   (41,484,710

Transaction fees

  26,740      31,718      6,173      12,445   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (43,945,958   51,475,898      7,183,580      10,073,119   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  (16,202,145   110,063,574      (509,327   (7,191,092

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  165,650,459      55,586,885      22,364,592      29,555,684   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 149,448,314    $ 165,650,459    $ 21,855,265    $ 22,364,592   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (453,130 $    $ (259,397 $ (161,037
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  6,000,004      3,800,004      324,962      162,462   

Shares sold

  2,400,000      7,600,000      512,500      537,500   

Shares repurchased

  (3,800,000   (5,400,000   (387,500   (375,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  4,600,004      6,000,004      449,962      324,962   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.

 

2  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:4 reverse stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 1:4 reverse stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 131


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Energy Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily Energy Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (838,567 $ (1,461,121 $ (328,820 $ (511,924

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  69,794,287      (6,007,436   (4,565,354   (24,440,137

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (16,779,463   9,983,939      (2,311,202   10,846,514   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  52,176,257      2,515,382      (7,205,376   (14,105,547
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  786,086,328      288,245,232      139,268,374      55,869,705   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (615,445,220   (196,518,005   (111,165,694   (57,858,319

Transaction fees

  133,142      48,801      33,308      17,358   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  170,774,250      91,776,028      28,135,988      (1,971,256
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  222,950,507      94,291,410      20,930,612      (16,076,803

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  235,801,370      141,509,960      48,315,052      64,391,855   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 458,751,877    $ 235,801,370    $ 69,245,664    $ 48,315,052   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (846,417 $ (7,850 $ (741,392 $ (412,572
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  2,800,017      1,700,017      2,787,220      2,887,220   

Shares sold

  14,200,000      3,250,000      6,700,000      3,100,000   

Shares repurchased

  (10,100,000   (2,150,000   (5,250,000   (3,200,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  6,900,017      2,800,017      4,237,220      2,787,220   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
132 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Financial Bull
3X Shares1
  Direxion Daily Financial Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (5,124,464 $ (9,707,403 $ (1,285,297 $ (3,675,998

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  857,208,951      288,047,683      (65,901,382   (171,618,868

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (734,368,207   265,788,438      26,783,106      (45,415,706
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  117,716,280      544,128,718      (40,403,573   (220,710,572
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  523,717,285      1,926,990,861      180,912,788      546,150,822   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (600,205,066   (2,222,596,908   (131,544,701   (650,845,327

Transaction fees

  121,256      416,049      39,463      188,833   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (76,366,525   (295,189,998   49,407,550      (104,505,672
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  41,349,755      248,938,720      9,003,977      (325,216,244

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  1,262,983,941      1,014,045,221      283,539,379      608,755,623   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 1,304,333,696    $ 1,262,983,941    $ 292,543,356    $ 283,539,379   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (5,134,803 $ (10,339 $ (4,194,154 $ (2,908,857
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  44,299,888      53,499,888      19,453,453      23,103,453   

Shares sold

  17,800,000      80,800,000      14,100,000      27,800,000   

Shares repurchased

  (19,200,000   (90,000,000   (9,850,000   (31,450,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  42,899,888      44,299,888      23,703,453      19,453,453   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 133


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear
3X Shares
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (424,025 $ (880,046 $ (51,954 $ (119,657

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  65,685,978      62,146,904      (5,314,589   (6,126,046

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (70,952,851   (16,610,867   3,755,727      (887,014
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  (5,690,898   44,655,991      (1,610,816   (7,132,717
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  109,497,662      154,573,507      19,469,834      39,777,104   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (83,119,054   (233,918,342   (14,171,564   (40,878,758

Transaction fees

  19,924      50,081      4,251      12,264   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  26,398,532      (79,294,754   5,302,521      (1,089,390
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  20,707,634      (34,638,763   3,691,705      (8,222,107

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  99,425,820      134,064,583      9,197,446      17,419,553   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 120,133,454    $ 99,425,820    $ 12,889,151    $ 9,197,446   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Undistributed (Accumulated) net investment income (loss) at end of period/year

$ (422,901 $ 1,124    $ (147,726 $ (95,772
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  1,400,000      3,000,000      308,309      308,309   

Shares sold

  1,250,000      2,650,000      800,000      900,000   

Shares repurchased

  (1,000,000   (4,250,000   (600,000   (900,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  1,650,000      1,400,000      508,309      308,309   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
134 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

  Direxion Daily Technology Bull
3X Shares1
  Direxion Daily Technology Bear
3X Shares2
 
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
  Six Months Ended
April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
October 31, 2014
 

Operations:

Net investment loss

$ (945,679 $ (1,141,299 $ (57,813 $ (166,718

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities, in-kind redemptions and swaps

  74,833,992      24,908,766      (5,351,143   (10,673,957

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities and swaps

  (43,399,088   50,439,798      2,614,802      (1,676,774
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  30,489,225      74,207,265      (2,794,154   (12,517,449
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

                   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

Proceeds from shares sold

  54,741,604      188,388,292      14,485,170      24,925,207   

Cost of shares redeemed

  (80,602,264   (178,535,063   (7,960,661   (17,128,161

Transaction fees

  19,081      47,556      2,388      5,139   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions

  (25,841,579   9,900,785      6,526,897      7,802,185   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

  4,647,646      84,108,050      3,732,743      (4,715,264

Net assets:

Beginning of period/year

  189,803,833      105,695,783      13,966,806      18,682,070   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period/year

$ 194,451,479    $ 189,803,833    $ 17,699,549    $ 13,966,806   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss at end of period/year

$ (945,679 $    $ (195,176 $ (137,363
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes in shares outstanding

Shares outstanding, beginning of period/year

  5,800,000      5,600,000      280,468      180,468   

Shares sold

  1,600,000      6,200,000      350,000      337,500   

Shares repurchased

  (2,200,000   (6,000,000   (175,000   (237,500
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, end of period/year

  5,200,000      5,800,000      455,468      280,468   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

1  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 stock split.
2  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:4 reverse stock split. Share amounts for all periods have been adjusted to give effect to the 1:4 reverse stock split.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 135


Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015

 

                                                  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS7      
   Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Year/Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,3
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments4
  Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Asset
Value Resulting
from Operations
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Realized
Capital Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/Period
  Total
Return5
  Net Assets,
End of
Year/Period
(000’s omitted)
  Net
Expenses2,6
  Total
Expenses2
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement2
  Net
Expenses3,6
  Total
Expenses3
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement3
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate8
 
Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

For the Period January 7, 20159 through April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 25.00    $ 0.08    $ 0.08    $ 1.36    $ 1.44    $ (0.10 $    $    $ (0.10 $ 26.34      5.76 $ 3,951      0.50   1.95   0.96   0.50   1.95   0.96   0
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

For the Period January 7, 20159 through April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 25.00      0.03      0.03      1.61      1.64                        $ 26.64      6.56 $ 2,664      0.50   3.14   0.32   0.50   3.14   0.32   0
Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

For the Period January 7, 20159 through April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 25.00      0.04      0.04      4.33      4.37                        $ 29.37      17.48 $ 1,469      0.50   3.38   0.47   0.50   3.38   0.47   0
Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

For the Period January 7, 20159 through April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 25.00      (0.01   (0.01   4.17      4.16                        $ 29.16      16.64 $ 1,458      0.50   3.43   (0.14 )%    0.50   3.43   (0.14 )%    0
Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

For the Period April 16, 20159 through April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 40.00      (0.02   (0.02   6.97      6.95                        $ 46.95      17.38 $ 35,216      0.95   1.26   (0.92 )%    0.95   1.26   (0.92 )%    0
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 30.63      (0.10   (0.10   3.75      3.65                        $ 34.28      11.92 $ 6,856      0.60   1.15   (0.59 )%    0.60   1.14   (0.59 )%    410

For the Period July 29, 20149 through October 31, 2014

$ 30.00      (0.01   (0.01   0.64      0.63                        $ 30.63      2.10 $ 2,042      0.60   1.68   (0.14 )%    0.60   1.67   (0.14 )%    160
Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 33.58      (0.10   (0.10   2.61      2.51                        $ 36.09      7.47 $ 19,242      0.60   0.91   (0.59 )%    0.60   0.91   (0.59 )%    89

For the Period May 28, 20149 through October 31, 2014

$ 30.00      0.18      0.18      3.40      3.58                        $ 33.58      11.92 $ 31,336      0.60   0.93   1.34   0.60   0.93   1.34   91
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 31.73      (0.10   (0.10   2.64      2.54                        $ 34.27      8.01 $ 9,137      0.61   1.27   (0.59 )%    0.60   1.26   (0.59 )%    0

For the Period July 29, 20149 through October 31, 2014

$ 30.00      (0.05   (0.05   1.78      1.73                        $ 31.73      5.76 $ 4,230      0.60   2.86   (0.60 )%    0.60   2.86   (0.60 )%    503
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares11

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 41.46      (0.13   (0.13   3.03      2.90                        $ 44.36      7.03 $ 15,527      0.60   0.91   (0.59 )%    0.60   0.91   (0.59 )%    0

For the Period July 29, 20149 through October 31, 2014

$ 40.00      (0.07   (0.07   1.53      1.46                        $ 41.46      3.64 $ 12,436      0.60   1.65   (0.60 )%    0.60   1.65   (0.60 )%    497
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 22.86      (0.12   (0.12   3.96      3.84                        $ 26.70      16.80 $ 74,767      0.97   1.00   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.94 )%    78

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 18.48      (0.19   (0.19   5.35      5.16           (0.78        (0.78 $ 22.86      29.26 $ 91,439      0.98   1.04   (0.93 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.89 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 8.44      (0.11   (0.11   10.15      10.04                        $ 18.48      118.83 $ 51,730      0.99   1.11   (0.87 )%    0.95   1.07   (0.83 )%    100

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 9.02      (0.11   (0.05   2.24      2.13           (2.71        (2.71 $ 8.44      26.11 $ 33,768      1.67   1.81   (1.23 )%    0.95   1.08   (0.51 )%    80

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 9.55      (0.05   (0.05   0.43      0.38      (0.01   (0.90        (0.91 $ 9.02      1.64 $ 66,763      1.15   1.31   (0.65 )%    0.95   1.11   (0.45 )%    63

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 7.00      (0.01   (0.03   4.70      4.69      (0.03   (2.11        (2.14 $ 9.55      78.65 $ 42,020      1.45   1.74   (0.14 )%    0.95   1.24   0.36   153

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
136 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015

 

                                                  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS7      
   Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Year/Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,3
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments4
  Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Asset
Value Resulting
from Operations
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Realized
Capital Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/Period
  Total
Return5
  Net Assets,
End of
Year/Period
(000’s omitted)
  Net
Expenses2,6
  Total
Expenses2
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement2
  Net
Expenses3,6
  Total
Expenses3
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement3
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate8
 
Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares12

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 54.12    $ (0.22 $ (0.22 $ (11.51 $ (11.73 $    $    $    $    $ 42.39      (21.66 )%  $ 8,036      0.95   1.37   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.37   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 84.52      (0.64   (0.64   (29.76   (30.40                     $ 54.12      (35.97 )%  $ 8,229      0.95   1.32   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.32   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 230.16      (1.28   (1.28   (144.36   (145.64                     $ 84.52      (63.28 )%  $ 10,736      0.95   1.32   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.32   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 399.24      (2.64   (2.68   (166.44   (169.08                     $ 230.16      (42.35 )%  $ 16,784      0.95   1.28   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.28   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 739.80      (4.56   (4.56   (336.00   (340.56                     $ 399.24      (46.03 )%  $ 17,464      0.95   1.32   (0.90 )%    0.95   1.32   (0.90 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 2,071.20      (9.60   (9.60   (1,321.80   (1,331.40                     $ 739.80      (64.28 )%  $ 18,192      0.95   1.30   (0.86 )%    0.95   1.30   (0.86 )%    0
Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 82.51      (0.43   (0.42   8.66      8.23                        $ 90.74      9.97 $ 517,340      0.97   0.96   (0.97 )%    0.95   0.94   (0.95 )%    271

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 54.45      (0.48   (0.46   28.54      28.06                        $ 82.51      51.53 $ 552,931      0.97   0.98   (0.71 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.68 )%    110

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 28.31      (0.35   (0.34   26.49      26.14                        $ 54.45      92.31 $ 299,526      0.98   1.00   (0.88 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.85 )%    217

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 20.70      (0.15   (0.15   7.76      7.61                        $ 28.31      36.76 $ 169,911      0.97   1.03   (0.63 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.62 )%    24

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 19.63      (0.13   (0.12   1.20      1.07                        $ 20.70      5.49 $ 291,922      0.97   1.05   (0.54 )%    0.95   1.03   (0.52 )%    248

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 15.76      0.10      0.10      6.49      6.59      (0.12   (2.60        (2.72 $ 19.63      45.15 $ 203,150      0.98   1.08   0.57   0.95   1.05   0.60   116
Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 22.53      (0.09   (0.09   (3.65   (3.74                     $ 18.79      (16.60 )%  $ 242,824      0.95   0.98   (0.94 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 39.70      (0.27   (0.27   (16.90   (17.17                     $ 22.53      (43.25 )%  $ 204,479      0.95   0.97   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 90.20      (0.54   (0.37   (49.96   (50.50                     $ 39.70      (55.99 )%  $ 199,514      0.95   1.29   (0.95 )%    0.65   0.98   (0.64 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 160.75      (1.05   (1.05   (69.50   (70.55                     $ 90.20      (43.89 )%  $ 208,011      0.95   1.03   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.03   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 274.75      (1.80   (1.80   (112.20   (114.00                     $ 160.75      (41.49 )%  $ 198,654      0.95   1.05   (0.90 )%    0.95   1.05   (0.90 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 557.00      (3.25   (3.25   (279.00   (282.25                     $ 274.75      (50.67 )%  $ 283,978      0.96   1.04   (0.88 )%    0.95   1.03   (0.87 )%    0
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 75.76      (0.39   (0.38   7.74      7.35           (0.48        (0.48 $ 82.63      9.78 $ 710,630      0.98   1.02   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.93 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 66.89      (0.66   (0.64   10.72      10.06           (1.19        (1.19 $ 75.76      15.30 $ 1,090,966      0.98   1.02   (0.93 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.90 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 28.72      (0.38   (0.36   38.55      38.17                        $ 66.89      132.90 $ 732,449      0.99   1.05   (0.90 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.87 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 23.77      (0.21   (0.20   5.16      4.95                        $ 28.72      20.82 $ 761,097      0.97   1.02   (0.79 )%    0.95   1.00   (0.77 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 26.42      (0.21   (0.20   (2.44   (2.65                     $ 23.77      (10.01 )%  $ 934,175      0.97   1.03   (0.68 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.66 )%    306

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 18.06      (0.01   (0.01   10.76      10.75      (0.05   (2.34        (2.39 $ 26.42      65.88 $ 472,871      0.96   1.07   (0.03 )%    0.95   1.06   (0.02 )%    165
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 13.54      (0.06   (0.05   (2.67   (2.73                     $ 10.81      (20.16 )%  $ 673,875      0.95   1.00   (0.94 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 20.74      (0.16   (0.16   (7.04   (7.20                     $ 13.54      (34.72 )%  $ 606,361      0.95   1.02   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.02   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 62.88      (0.32   (0.30   (41.82   (42.14                     $ 20.74      (67.02 )%  $ 665,827      0.95   1.07   (0.95 )%    0.89   1.01   (0.89 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 122.20      (0.76   (0.74   (58.56   (59.32                     $ 62.88      (48.54 )%  $ 845,931      0.96   1.01   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.00   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 270.84      (1.52   (1.52   (147.12   (148.64                     $ 122.20      (54.88 )%  $ 925,717      0.95   1.02   (0.90 )%    0.95   1.02   (0.90 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 857.40      (3.60   (3.60   (582.96   (586.56                     $ 270.84      (68.41 )%  $ 887,785      0.95   1.03   (0.87 )%    0.95   1.03   (0.87 )%    0
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 42.70      (0.22   (0.21   4.14      3.92                        $ 46.62      9.18 $ 4,662      0.96   1.96   (0.95 )%    0.96   1.95   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 38.51      (0.37   (0.37   4.56      4.19                        $ 42.70      10.88 $ 4,270      0.95   2.23   (0.95 )%    0.95   2.23   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 42.91      (0.39   (0.39   (4.01   (4.40                     $ 38.51      (10.25 )%  $ 3,851      0.96   2.04   (0.96 )%    0.95   2.03   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 37.08      (0.39   (0.39   7.06      6.67           (0.84        (0.84 $ 42.91      18.28 $ 4,291      0.96   2.04   (0.96 )%    0.95   2.03   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 32.65      (0.28   (0.28   6.84      6.56      (0.10   (2.03        (2.13 $ 37.08      22.76 $ 7,416      0.96   1.52   (0.92 )%    0.95   1.51   (0.91 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 25.62      0.31      0.31      7.07      7.38      (0.35             (0.35 $ 32.65      29.17 $ 6,529      0.95   1.85   1.15   0.95   1.85   1.15   536

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 137


Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015

 

                                                  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS7      
   Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Year/Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,3
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments4
  Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Asset
Value Resulting
from Operations
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Realized
Capital Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/Period
  Total
Return5
  Net Assets,
End of
Year/Period
(000’s omitted)
  Net
Expenses2,6
  Total
Expenses2
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement2
  Net
Expenses3,6
  Total
Expenses3
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement3
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate8
 
Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 19.88    $ (0.08 $ (0.08 $ (2.43 $ (2.51 $    $    $    $    $ 17.37      (12.63 )%  $ 46,032      0.95   0.96   (0.94 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 23.93      (0.21   (0.21   (3.84   (4.05                     $ 19.88      (16.92 )%  $ 54,673      0.95   0.97   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 23.19      (0.23   (0.23   0.97      0.74                        $ 23.93      3.19 $ 57,438      0.95   0.99   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 29.91      (0.24   (0.24   (6.48   (6.72                     $ 23.19      (22.47 )%  $ 52,167      0.95   1.00   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.00   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 41.08      (0.36   (0.36   (10.81   (11.17                     $ 29.91      (27.19 )%  $ 65,795      0.95   0.97   (0.91 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.91 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 64.03      (0.44   (0.43   (17.20   (17.64        (5.31        (5.31 $ 41.08      (29.95 )%  $ 59,564      0.95   1.20   (0.87 )%    0.95   1.20   (0.87 )%    0
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 72.16      (0.22   (0.21   13.13      12.91                        $ 85.07      17.89 $ 93,580      0.96   0.93   (0.49 )%    0.95   0.92   (0.48 )%    58

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 50.53      (0.34   (0.34   21.97      21.63                        $ 72.16      42.81 $ 57,729      0.96   1.03   (0.59 )%    0.95   1.03   (0.58 )%    741

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 75.05      0.29      0.29      (24.49   (24.20   (0.30        (0.02   (0.32 $ 50.53      (32.29 )%  $ 30,318      0.96   1.11   0.49   0.95   1.10   0.49   0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 62.82      (0.18   (0.17   12.96      12.78           (0.55        (0.55 $ 75.05      20.45 $ 33,773      0.96   1.10   (0.26 )%    0.95   1.10   (0.25 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 43.18      (0.25   (0.25   21.17      20.92      (0.29   (0.99        (1.28 $ 62.82      51.23 $ 18,847      0.95   1.14   (0.64 )%    0.95   1.14   (0.64 )%    128

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 42.56      0.56      0.57      5.03      5.59      (0.77   (4.20        (4.97 $ 43.18      15.27 $ 15,114      0.95   1.61   1.42   0.95   1.61   1.42   658
Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 38.96      (0.13   (0.13   (9.54   (9.67                     $ 29.29      (24.82 )%  $ 453,979      0.90   0.91   (0.89 )%    0.90   0.90   (0.89 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 64.67      (0.48   (0.48   (25.23   (25.71                     $ 38.96      (39.76 )%  $ 527,945      0.91   0.91   (0.90 )%    0.90   0.90   (0.90 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 53.35      (0.56   (0.55   11.88      11.32                        $ 64.67      21.22 $ 543,198      0.92   0.92   (0.91 )%    0.91   0.91   (0.91 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 83.34      (0.55   (0.55   (29.44   (29.99                     $ 53.35      (35.99 )%  $ 298,754      0.93   0.92   (0.93 )%    0.93   0.92   (0.93 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 191.75      (1.50   (1.48   (106.91   (108.41                     $ 83.34      (56.54 )%  $ 295,029      0.93   0.94   (0.89 )%    0.92   0.93   (0.88 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 324.45      (2.10   (2.05   (93.85   (95.95        (35.00   (1.75   (36.75 $ 191.75      (33.48 )%  $ 222,430      0.95   0.95   (0.87 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.87 )%    0
Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares13

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 151.00      (0.36   (0.36   (74.58   (74.94                     $ 76.06      (49.60 )%  $ 51,719      0.95   1.06   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.06   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 284.30      (0.70   (0.70   (132.60   (133.30                     $ 151.00      (46.89 )%  $ 40,761      0.97   1.38   (0.35 )%    0.95   1.36   (0.33 )%    229

For the Period April 10, 20139 through October 31, 2013

$ 400.00      (0.40   (0.40   (114.90   (115.30             (0.40   (0.40 $ 284.30      (28.81 )%  $ 5,685      0.95   3.22   (0.26 )%    0.95   3.22   (0.26 )%    50
Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 65.42      (0.31   (0.30   7.62      7.31                        $ 72.73      11.17 $ 32,728      0.97   1.11   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.09   (0.94 )%    296

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 69.40      (0.54   (0.53   (3.44   (3.98                     $ 65.42      (5.73 )%  $ 35,982      0.97   1.06   (0.75 )%    0.95   1.05   (0.73 )%    32

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 36.93      (0.44   (0.43   32.98      32.54      (0.07             (0.07 $ 69.40      88.23 $ 52,047      0.97   1.25   (0.84 )%    0.95   1.24   (0.82 )%    161

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 39.57      (0.04   (0.03   (0.05   (0.09   (0.19   (2.36        (2.55 $ 36.93      1.51 $ 20,313      0.98   1.42   (0.13 )%    0.95   1.40   (0.10 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 65.30      0.63      0.68      (20.58   (19.95   (1.83   (3.95        (5.78 $ 39.57      (33.56 )%  $ 21,766      1.03   1.39   1.04   0.95   1.31   1.12   116

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 75.46      0.43      0.63      6.39      6.82      (0.73   (16.25        (16.98 $ 65.30      10.27 $ 22,857      1.26   1.89   0.71   0.95   1.58   1.02   85
Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 32.48      (0.15   (0.15   (5.98   (6.13                     $ 26.35      (18.87 )%  $ 4,873      0.96   1.82   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.82   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 36.33      (0.31   (0.31   (3.54   (3.85                     $ 32.48      (10.60 )%  $ 9,255      0.95   2.09   (0.95 )%    0.95   2.08   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 84.68      (0.52   (0.52   (47.83   (48.35                     $ 36.33      (57.10 )%  $ 8,534      0.95   1.88   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.88   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 135.68      (1.08   (1.04   (49.92   (51.00                     $ 84.68      (37.59 )%  $ 15,662      0.96   1.55   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.53   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 187.80      (1.36   (1.36   (50.76   (52.12                     $ 135.68      (27.75 )%  $ 14,922      0.95   1.70   (0.91 )%    0.95   1.70   (0.91 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 365.20      (2.40   (2.40   (175.00   (177.40                     $ 187.80      (48.58 )%  $ 15,496      0.95   1.88   (0.86 )%    0.95   1.88   (0.86 )%    0

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
138 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015

 

                                                  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS7      
   Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Year/Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,3
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments4
  Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Asset
Value Resulting
from Operations
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Realized
Capital Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/Period
  Total
Return5
  Net Assets,
End of
Year/Period
(000’s omitted)
  Net
Expenses2,6
  Total
Expenses2
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement2
  Net
Expenses3,6
  Total
Expenses3
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement3
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate8
 
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 27.72    $ (0.12 $ (0.12 $ 1.08    $ 0.96    $    $    $    $    $ 28.68      3.46 $ 236,004      0.95   0.96   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.94 )%    88

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 29.87      (0.21   (0.21   (1.94   (2.15                     $ 27.72      (7.20 )%  $ 287,673      0.96   0.99   (0.76 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.75 )%    116

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 28.90      (0.16   (0.15   1.16      1.00                (0.03   (0.03 $ 29.87      3.43 $ 312,983      0.96   1.03   (0.53 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.51 )%    41

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 32.45      (0.09   (0.09   (3.43   (3.52   (0.03             (0.03 $ 28.90      (10.81 )%  $ 330,345      0.96   0.98   (0.34 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.34 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 62.37      (0.18   (0.17   (27.90   (28.08   (0.04   (1.80        (1.84 $ 32.45      (46.33 )%  $ 410,780      0.97   1.01   (0.35 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.33 )%    187

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 49.00      0.32      0.32      22.70      23.02      (0.32   (9.33        (9.65 $ 62.37      50.97 $ 353,661      0.96   1.02   0.63   0.95   1.01   0.64   148
Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 32.73      (0.16   (0.16   (5.86   (6.02                     $ 26.71      (18.39 )%  $ 104,928      0.96   0.99   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 40.45      (0.35   (0.35   (7.37   (7.72                     $ 32.73      (19.09 )%  $ 86,012      0.95   1.01   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 58.85      (0.48   (0.47   (17.92   (18.40                     $ 40.45      (31.27 )%  $ 106,297      0.95   1.08   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.08   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 94.35      (0.70   (0.70   (34.80   (35.50                     $ 58.85      (37.63 )%  $ 124,084      0.96   1.02   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 120.45      (0.95   (0.95   (25.15   (26.10                     $ 94.35      (21.67 )%  $ 113,942      0.95   1.05   (0.91 )%    0.95   1.05   (0.91 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 366.50      (1.85   (1.85   (244.20   (246.05                     $ 120.45      (67.14 )%  $ 127,414      0.95   1.06   (0.87 )%    0.95   1.06   (0.87 )%    0
Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 31.65      (0.18   (0.18   31.30      31.12           (0.07        (0.07 $ 62.70      98.54 $ 194,378      0.97   1.03   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.94 )%    27

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 30.02      (0.24   (0.23   1.87      1.63                        $ 31.65      5.43 $ 110,784      0.96   1.03   (0.88 )%    0.95   1.02   (0.87 )%    103

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 16.45      (0.14   (0.14   13.71      13.57                        $ 30.02      82.49 $ 81,066      0.97   1.05   (0.72 )%    0.95   1.03   (0.71 )%    36

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 22.90      (0.09   (0.09   (6.36   (6.45                     $ 16.45      (28.17 )%  $ 55,095      0.96   1.11   (0.49 )%    0.95   1.10   (0.48 )%    34

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 52.47      (0.12   (0.11   (28.07   (28.19        (1.38        (1.38 $ 22.90      (54.98 )%  $ 45,799      0.97   1.08   (0.28 )%    0.95   1.06   (0.26 )%    39

For the Period December 3, 20099 through October 31, 2010

$ 40.00      0.09      0.09      12.52      12.61      (0.14             (0.14 $ 52.47      31.71 $ 52,466      0.96   1.21   0.27   0.95   1.20   0.28   131
Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares13

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 144.20      (0.41   (0.40   (90.80   (91.21                     $ 52.99      (63.25 )%  $ 34,813      0.95   1.30   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.30   (0.93 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 227.40      (1.90   (1.90   (81.30   (83.20                     $ 144.20      (36.59 )%  $ 13,986      0.96   1.18   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.18   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 626.00      (4.00   (3.90   (394.60   (398.60                     $ 227.40      (63.67 )%  $ 9,549      0.96   1.39   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.38   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 813.50      (7.00   (6.90   (180.50   (187.50                     $ 626.00      (23.05 )%  $ 11,894      0.97   1.34   (0.97 )%    0.95   1.32   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 848.50      (7.50   (7.50   (27.50   (35.00                     $ 813.50      (4.12 )%  $ 10,575      0.95   1.34   (0.91 )%    0.95   1.34   (0.91 )%    0

For the Period December 3, 20099 through October 31, 2010

$ 2,000.00      (12.50   (12.50   (1,139.00   (1,151.50                     $ 848.50      (57.58 )%  $ 6,787      0.96   1.60   (0.88 )%    0.95   1.59   (0.87 )%    0
Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 32.10      (0.09   (0.09   3.87      3.78      (0.05             (0.05 $ 35.83      11.79 $ 55,536      0.95   1.00   (0.58 )%    0.95   1.00   (0.58 )%    0

For the Period January 22, 20149 through October 31, 2014

$ 40.00      0.27      0.27      (7.99   (7.72   (0.18             (0.18 $ 32.10      (19.35 )%  $ 9,631      0.95   1.74   0.91   0.95   1.74   0.91   0
Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 25.47      (0.11   (0.11   (6.41   (6.52                     $ 18.95      (25.63 )%  $ 111,766      0.97   1.01   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.94 )%    427

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 13.39      (0.16   (0.16   12.24      12.08                        $ 25.47      90.24 $ 78,949      0.98   1.04   (0.90 )%    0.95   1.02   (0.87 )%    195

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 18.47      (0.12   (0.12   (4.95   (5.07             (0.01   (0.01 $ 13.39      (27.45 )%  $ 36,144      0.96   1.12   (0.76 )%    0.95   1.11   (0.75 )%    190

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 28.38      (0.15   (0.15   (9.76   (9.91                     $ 18.47      (34.92 )%  $ 22,159      0.96   1.21   (0.78 )%    0.95   1.20   (0.77 )%    65

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 50.93      (0.29   (0.28   (21.97   (22.26        (0.29        (0.29 $ 28.38      (43.93 )%  $ 14,190      0.96   1.18   (0.75 )%    0.95   1.17   (0.74 )%    0

For the Period March 11, 20109 through October 31, 2010

$ 40.00      (0.24   (0.23   11.17      10.93                        $ 50.93      27.33 $ 10,185      0.96   2.11   (0.86 )%    0.95   2.10   (0.86 )%    0

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 139


Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015

 

                                                  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS7      
   Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Year/Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,3
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments4
  Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Asset
Value Resulting
from Operations
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Realized
Capital Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/Period
  Total
Return5
  Net Assets,
End of
Year/Period
(000’s omitted)
  Net
Expenses2,6
  Total
Expenses2
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement2
  Net
Expenses3,6
  Total
Expenses3
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement3
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate8
 
Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 48.91    $ (0.23 $ (0.23 $ 9.02    $ 8.79    $    $    $    $    $ 57.70      17.97 $ 17,311      0.96   1.64   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.63   (0.94 )%    22

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 49.65      (0.29   (0.28   (0.14   (0.43        (0.31        (0.31 $ 48.91      (0.87 )%  $ 7,337      0.96   1.69   (0.63 )%    0.95   1.68   (0.63 )%    0

For the Period June 26, 20139 through October 31, 2013

$ 40.00      (0.13   (0.12   9.78      9.65                        $ 49.65      24.13 $ 4,965      0.96   2.94   (0.76 )%    0.95   2.93   (0.75 )%    0
Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares12

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 74.16      (0.21   (0.21   (28.55   (28.76                     $ 45.40      (38.78 )%  $ 23,607      0.95   1.15   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.15   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 104.32      (0.48   (0.44   (29.68   (30.16                     $ 74.16      (28.91 )%  $ 21,879      0.96   1.18   (0.54 )%    0.95   1.17   (0.52 )%    64

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 130.92      (0.60   (0.60   (25.68   (26.28             (0.32   (0.32 $ 104.32      (20.13 )%  $ 24,254      0.96   1.18   (0.51 )%    0.95   1.17   (0.50 )%    124

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 196.72      (0.08        (50.00   (50.08   (1.44   (14.28        (15.72 $ 130.92      (26.27 )%  $ 25,526      1.02   1.01   (0.06 )%    0.95   0.94   0.01   0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 397.92      1.68      1.76      (173.96   (172.28   (6.84   (22.08        (28.92 $ 196.75      (46.60 )%  $ 43,276      0.98   1.30   0.57   0.95   1.27   0.60   102

For the Period December 3, 20099 through October 31, 2010

$ 400.00      2.32      2.32      (2.40   (0.08   (2.00             (2.00 $ 397.92      0.15 $ 35,811      0.97   1.57   0.83   0.95   1.55   0.85   54
Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 63.48      (0.12   (0.12   (31.41   (31.53        (0.02        (0.02 $ 31.93      (49.69 )%  $ 240,782      0.96   0.96   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.94 )%    363

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 180.54      (0.84   (0.83   (116.22   (117.06                     $ 63.48      (64.84 )%  $ 172,460      0.96   1.01   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.00   (0.95 )%    72

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 168.18      (1.56   (1.50   13.92      12.36                        $ 180.54      7.35 $ 22,561      0.98   1.27   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.24   (0.93 )%    267

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 297.18      (1.02   (1.02   (127.44   (128.46   (0.54             (0.54 $ 168.18      (43.25 )%  $ 19,620      0.97   1.39   (0.54 )%    0.95   1.37   (0.53 )%    114

For the Period May 25, 20119 through October 31, 2011

$ 720.00      (1.68   (1.68   (421.14   (422.82                     $ 297.18      (58.73 )%  $ 9,906      0.95   3.29   (0.94 )%    0.95   3.29   (0.94 )%    108
Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares12

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 59.24      (0.26   (0.26   (30.27   (30.53                     $ 28.71      (51.52 )%  $ 68,903      0.96   0.96   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 48.56      (0.52   (0.52   11.20      10.68                        $ 59.24      21.99 $ 16,286      0.95   1.14   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.14   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 83.12      (0.64   (0.64   (33.92   (34.56                     $ 48.56      (41.58 )%  $ 9,103      0.96   1.34   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.33   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 141.28      (1.00   (0.96   (57.16   (58.16                     $ 83.12      (41.17 )%  $ 10,388      0.99   1.86   (0.98 )%    0.95   1.83   (0.95 )%    0

For the Period May 25, 20119 through October 31, 2011

$ 160.00      (0.68   (0.68   (18.04   (18.72                     $ 141.28      (11.70 )%  $ 3,532      0.96   3.57   (0.94 )%    0.95   3.56   (0.93 )%    0
Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 38.87      (0.17   (0.17   4.90      4.73                        $ 43.60      12.17 $ 4,360      0.95   2.19   (0.95 )%    0.95   2.19   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 54.54      (0.34   (0.33   (14.20   (14.54        (1.13        (1.13 $ 38.87      (27.06 )%  $ 1,943      0.97   2.92   (0.69 )%    0.95   2.90   (0.66 )%    0

For the Period April 10, 20139 through October 31, 2013

$ 40.00      (0.23   (0.23   14.77      14.54                        $ 54.54      36.35 $ 2,727      0.95   4.72   (0.95 )%    0.95   4.72   (0.95 )%    0
Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 61.20      (0.30   (0.30   7.08      6.78                        $ 67.98      11.08 $ 6,798      0.96   0.96   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 45.84      (0.14   (0.14   15.50      15.36                        $ 61.20      33.51 $ 6,120      0.95   1.95   (0.24 )%    0.95   1.94   (0.23 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 25.83      (0.25   (0.25   20.26      20.01                        $ 45.84      77.47 $ 2,292      0.95   3.03   (0.76 )%    0.95   3.03   (0.76 )%    164

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 24.78      (0.12   (0.12   1.17      1.05                        $ 25.83      4.24 $ 2,583      0.95   2.25   (0.46 )%    0.95   2.25   (0.46 )%    45

For the Period June 15, 20119 through October 31, 2011

$ 40.00      (0.03   (0.03   (15.19   (15.22                     $ 24.78      (38.05 )%  $ 3,717      0.95   3.81   (0.24 )%    0.95   3.81   (0.24 )%    76
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 11.03      (0.06   (0.06   1.17      1.11                        $ 12.14      10.06 $ 821,904      0.94   0.93   (0.93 )%    0.93   0.92   (0.93 )%    283

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 48.24      (0.28   (0.28   (36.93   (37.21                     $ 11.03      (77.14 )%  $ 552,267      0.96   0.95   (0.81 )%    0.95   0.94   (0.80 )%    435

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 826.00      (0.39   (0.38   (777.37   (777.76                     $ 48.24      (94.16 )%  $ 647,626      0.96   0.94   (0.90 )%    0.95   0.93   (0.89 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 1,628.00      (6.50   (6.30   (744.55   (750.90        (50.95        (50.95 $ 826.00      (47.00 )%  $ 418,014      0.96   0.97   (0.89 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.89 )%    39

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
140 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015

 

                                                  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS7      
   Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Year/Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,3
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments4
  Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Asset
Value Resulting
from Operations
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Realized
Capital Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/Period
  Total
Return5
  Net Assets,
End of
Year/Period
(000’s omitted)
  Net
Expenses2,6
  Total
Expenses2
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement2
  Net
Expenses3,6
  Total
Expenses3
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement3
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate8
 

For the Period December 8, 20109 through October 31, 2011

$ 2,000.00    $ (13.50 $ (13.50 $ (358.50 $ (372.00 $    $    $    $    $ 1,628.00      (18.60 )%  $ 109,073      0.96   1.14   (0.91 )%    0.95   1.13   (0.90 )%    13
Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 46.52      (0.09   (0.08   (33.18   (33.27                     $ 13.25      (71.52 )%  $ 196,107      0.97   0.99   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 30.75      (0.22   (0.21   15.99      15.77                        $ 46.52      51.28 $ 193,040      0.97   0.97   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 11.90      (0.29   (0.29   19.14      18.85                        $ 30.75      158.51 $ 156,835      0.97   1.00   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 16.61      (0.17   (0.16   (3.56   (3.72        (0.99        (0.99 $ 11.90      (24.70 )%  $ 47,578      0.96   1.17   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.16   (0.95 )%    0

For the Period December 8, 20109 through October 31, 2011

$ 20.00      (0.17   (0.17   (3.23   (3.40                     $ 16.61      (16.98 )%  $ 8,303      0.95   1.83   (0.92 )%    0.95   1.83   (0.92 )%    0
Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 29.66      (0.15   (0.15   5.50      5.35                        $ 35.01      18.05 $ 371,147      0.97   0.97   (0.88 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.86 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 15.02      (0.12   (0.12   14.98      14.86           (0.22        (0.22 $ 29.66      100.25 $ 189,820      0.97   1.01   (0.57 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.55 )%    46

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 6.65      (0.02   (0.02   8.39      8.37                        $ 15.02      125.87 $ 48,047      0.97   1.11   (0.20 )%    0.95   1.10   (0.18 )%    7

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 4.09      (0.03   (0.03   2.68      2.65           (0.09        (0.09 $ 6.65      66.77 $ 5,319      0.98   2.24   (0.60 )%    0.95   2.21   (0.57 )%    0

For the Period June 15, 20119 through October 31, 2011

$ 5.00                (0.91   (0.91                     $ 4.09      (18.33 )%  $ 4,901      0.95   3.43   (0.02 )%    0.95   3.43   (0.02 )%    48
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 39.05      (0.13   (0.13   (16.54   (16.67        (1.12        (1.12 $ 21.26      (43.33 )%  $ 188,981      0.95   0.97   (0.94 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.94 )%    472

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 306.00      (1.68   (1.67   (265.26   (266.94   (0.01             (0.01 $ 39.05      (87.25 )%  $ 168,091      0.96   0.95   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.94   (0.95 )%    168

For the Period October 3, 20139 through October 31, 2013

$ 400.00      (0.30   (0.30   (93.70   (94.00                     $ 306.00      (23.50 )%  $ 4,590      0.95   8.58   (0.95 )%    0.95   8.58   (0.95 )%    0
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 34.60      (0.05   (0.05   (25.29   (25.34        (0.95        (0.95 $ 8.31      (74.71 )%  $ 88,879      0.97   1.02   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.00   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 42.69      (0.14   (0.14   (7.95   (8.09   (0.00 )14              (0.00 )14  $ 34.60      (18.94 )%  $ 51,893      0.96   1.05   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.04   (0.95 )%    0

For the Period October 3, 20139 through October 31, 2013

$ 40.00      (0.03   (0.03   2.72      2.69                        $ 42.69      6.73 $ 4,269      0.95   9.13   (0.95 )%    0.95   9.13   (0.95 )%    0
Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares13

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 128.50      (0.10   (0.10   (83.15   (83.25                     $ 45.25      (64.75 )%  $ 119,470      0.95   0.99   (0.53 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.53 )%    48

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 348.00      (2.50   (2.30   (217.00   (219.50                     $ 128.50      (63.07 )%  $ 42,412      0.99   1.19   (0.79 )%    0.95   1.15   (0.75 )%    133

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 247.20      (1.80   (1.80   102.60      100.80                        $ 348.00      40.78 $ 20,877      0.96   1.16   (0.79 )%    0.95   1.15   (0.78 )%    251

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 482.70      (1.60   (1.60   (233.10   (234.70   (0.80             (0.80 $ 247.20      (48.69 )%  $ 22,244      0.96   1.25   (0.57 )%    0.95   1.25   (0.57 )%    141

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 435.00      (3.10   (3.00   51.30      48.20      (0.50             (0.50 $ 482.70      11.07 $ 14,481      0.97   1.53   (0.55 )%    0.95   1.51   (0.53 )%    40

For the Period July 14, 20109 through October 31, 2010

$ 400.00      (0.50   (0.50   35.50      35.00                        $ 435.00      8.75 $ 4,350      0.95   3.67   (0.45 )%    0.95   3.67   (0.45 )%    30
Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 19.68      0.01      0.01      10.47      10.48                        $ 30.16      53.27 $ 42,225      0.98   1.08   0.08   0.95   1.05   0.10   0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 17.76      (0.10   (0.10   2.02      1.92                        $ 19.68      10.80 $ 15,741      0.99   1.27   (0.54 )%    0.95   1.23   (0.50 )%    2

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 9.11      (0.07   (0.07   9.22      9.15           (0.50        (0.50 $ 17.76      106.43 $ 17,760      0.98   1.38   (0.59 )%    0.95   1.36   (0.57 )%    25

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 5.16      (0.05   (0.04   4.24      4.19           (0.24        (0.24 $ 9.11      85.76 $ 10,934      0.98   1.87   (0.61 )%    0.95   1.83   (0.57 )%    93

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 4.16      (0.02   (0.01   1.08      1.06      (0.02   (0.04        (0.06 $ 5.16      25.25 $ 3,093      0.98   2.17   (0.29 )%    0.95   2.14   (0.26 )%    111

For the Period July 14, 20109 through October 31, 2010

$ 3.33                0.83      0.83                        $ 4.16      24.96 $ 4,996      0.95   3.76   (0.21 )%    0.95   3.76   (0.21 )%    1

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 141


Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015

 

                                                  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS7      
   Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Year/Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,3
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments4
  Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Asset
Value Resulting
from Operations
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Realized
Capital Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/Period
  Total
Return5
  Net Assets,
End of
Year/Period
(000’s omitted)
  Net
Expenses2,6
  Total
Expenses2
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement2
  Net
Expenses3,6
  Total
Expenses3
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement3
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate8
 
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 27.61    $ (0.09 $ (0.08 $ 4.97    $ 4.88    $ (0.00 )14  $    $    $ (0.00 )14  $ 32.49      17.68 $ 149,448      0.99   1.03   (0.55 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.51 )%    5

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 14.63      (0.10   (0.09   13.08      12.98                        $ 27.61      88.74 $ 165,650      1.01   1.08   (0.45 )%    0.95   1.02   (0.40 )%    8

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 5.94      (0.06   (0.06   8.75      8.69                        $ 14.63      146.36 $ 55,587      0.99   1.09   (0.67 )%    0.95   1.05   (0.63 )%    16

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 8.22      (0.05   (0.05   (2.23   (2.28                     $ 5.94      (27.80 )%  $ 92,609      0.97   1.05   (0.62 )%    0.95   1.03   (0.61 )%    84

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 9.37      (0.06   (0.06   (1.09   (1.15                     $ 8.22      (12.27 )%  $ 121,685      0.98   1.06   (0.58 )%    0.95   1.03   (0.55 )%    69

For the Period March 11, 20109 through October 31, 2010

$ 10.00      (0.01   (0.01   (0.62   (0.63                     $ 9.37      (6.25 )%  $ 61,853      0.95   1.27   (0.20 )%    0.95   1.27   (0.20 )%    46
Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares12

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 68.84      (0.25   (0.25   (20.02   (20.27                     $ 48.57      (29.46 )%  $ 21,855      0.95   1.11   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.11   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 181.92      (1.04   (1.04   (112.04   (113.08                     $ 68.84      (62.16 )%  $ 22,365      0.95   1.13   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.13   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 636.96      (2.76   (2.76   (452.28   (455.04                     $ 181.92      (71.44 )%  $ 29,556      0.95   1.09   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.08   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 876.64      (5.76   (5.76   (233.92   (239.68                     $ 636.96      (27.33 )%  $ 29,858      0.95   1.16   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.16   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 1,844.00      (10.40   (9.76   (888.00   (898.40        (68.96        (68.96 $ 876.64      (49.74 )%  $ 19,172      1.01   1.32   (0.97 )%    0.95   1.26   (0.91 )%    0

For the Period March 11, 20109 through October 31, 2010

$ 3,200.00      (14.40   (14.40   (1,341.60   (1,356.00                     $ 1,844.00      (42.38 )%  $ 9,219      0.96   1.78   (0.87 )%    0.95   1.77   (0.86 )%    0
Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 84.21      (0.12   (0.12   (17.60   (17.72                     $ 66.49      (21.05 )%  $ 458,752      0.96   0.96   (0.42 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.40 )%    84

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 83.24      (0.86   (0.80   1.83      0.97                        $ 84.21      1.17 $ 235,801      1.02   1.04   (0.90 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.83 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 49.69      (0.53   (0.50   34.08      33.55                        $ 83.24      67.52 $ 141,510      1.00   1.02   (0.88 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.82 )%    196

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 48.27      (0.28   (0.27   1.70      1.42                        $ 49.69      2.94 $ 260,856      0.97   0.99   (0.59 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.57 )%    347

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 38.32      (0.24   (0.22   10.19      9.95                        $ 48.27      25.97 $ 395,848      0.98   0.99   (0.40 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.37 )%    302

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 41.85      0.13      0.13      1.40      1.53      (0.21   (4.85        (5.06 $ 38.32      3.67 $ 210,747      0.96   1.00   0.39   0.95   0.99   0.40   126
Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 17.33      (0.10   (0.10   (0.89   (0.99                     $ 16.34      (5.71 )%  $ 69,246      0.96   0.99   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 22.30      (0.17   (0.17   (4.80   (4.97                     $ 17.33      (22.29 )%  $ 48,315      0.95   1.05   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.05   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 48.30      (0.31   (0.16   (25.69   (26.00                     $ 22.30      (53.83 )%  $ 64,392      0.95   1.45   (0.95 )%    0.50   1.00   (0.50 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 77.94      (0.54   (0.56   (29.10   (29.64                     $ 48.30      (38.03 )%  $ 92,359      0.96   0.96   (0.96 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 217.62      (0.96   (0.90   (138.72   (139.68                     $ 77.94      (64.19 )%  $ 108,847      1.02   1.15   (0.98 )%    0.95   1.08   (0.91 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 378.90      (2.88   (2.76   (158.40   (161.28                     $ 217.62      (42.57 )%  $ 64,562      0.99   1.17   (0.92 )%    0.95   1.13   (0.88 )%    0
Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 28.51      (0.11   (0.11   2.00      1.89                        $ 30.40      6.65 $ 1,304,334      0.98   0.98   (0.75 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.72 )%    1

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 18.96      (0.19   (0.18   9.74      9.55                        $ 28.51      50.41 $ 1,262,984      0.99   1.00   (0.80 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.76 )%    118

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 9.08      (0.11   (0.11   9.99      9.88                        $ 18.96      108.70 $ 1,014,045      1.00   1.02   (0.81 )%    0.95   0.97   (0.76 )%    5

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 6.11      (0.04   (0.04   3.01      2.97                        $ 9.08      48.77 $ 1,014,484      0.97   0.97   (0.56 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.55 )%    5

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 9.24      (0.05   (0.05   (3.08   (3.13                     $ 6.11      (33.94 )%  $ 1,609,419      0.97   0.97   (0.53 )%    0.95   0.95   (0.51 )%    63

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 9.36      0.01      0.02      (0.09   (0.08   (0.04             (0.04 $ 9.24      (0.97 )%  $ 1,695,441      0.96   0.99   0.14   0.95   0.98   0.15   19
Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 14.58      (0.06   (0.06   (2.18   (2.24                     $ 12.34      (15.36 )%  $ 292,543      0.95   0.98   (0.94 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 26.35      (0.19   (0.19   (11.58   (11.77                     $ 14.58      (44.67 )%  $ 283,539      0.95   1.01   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 69.32      (0.36   (0.31   (42.61   (42.97                     $ 26.35      (61.99 )%  $ 608,756      0.95   1.11   (0.95 )%    0.81   0.97   (0.81 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 159.52      (0.96   (0.96   (89.24   (90.20                     $ 69.32      (56.54 )%  $ 675,511      0.95   0.96   (0.95 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 252.20      (1.76   (1.76   (90.92   (92.68                     $ 159.52      (36.75 )%  $ 1,091,990      0.96   0.99   (0.92 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.91 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 459.20      (2.80   (2.60   (204.20   (207.00                     $ 252.20      (45.08 )%  $ 1,199,646      0.96   1.00   (0.89 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.88 )%    0

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Financial Highlights

April 30, 2015

 

                                                  RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS7      
   Net Asset
Value,
Beginning of
Year/Period
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,2
  Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)1,3
  Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments4
  Net Increase
(Decrease) in
Net Asset
Value Resulting
from Operations
  Dividends
from Net
Investment
Income
  Distributions
from Realized
Capital Gains
  Distributions
from Return
of Capital
  Total
Distributions
  Net Asset
Value,
End of
Year/Period
  Total
Return5
  Net Assets,
End of
Year/Period
(000’s omitted)
  Net
Expenses2,6
  Total
Expenses2
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement2
  Net
Expenses3,6
  Total
Expenses3
  Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Expense
Reimbursement3
  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate8
 
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 71.02    $ (0.28 $ (0.27 $ 2.07    $ 1.79    $    $    $    $    $ 72.81      2.52 $ 120,133      0.97   0.98   (0.67 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.64 )%    21

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 44.69      (0.41   (0.39   26.74      26.33                        $ 71.02      58.92 $ 99,426      1.00   1.06   (0.83 )%    0.95   1.01   (0.78 )%    167

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 35.48      (0.15   (0.13   9.36      9.21      (0.00 )14              (0.00 )14  $ 44.69      25.97 $ 134,065      1.01   1.09   (0.35 )%    0.95   1.04   (0.29 )%    174

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 27.68      (0.08   (0.06   8.88      8.80           (1.00        (1.00 $ 35.48      34.26 $ 106,439      1.00   1.07   (0.23 )%    0.95   1.02   (0.19 )%    72

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 27.03      0.09      0.10      0.59      0.68      (0.03             (0.03 $ 27.68      2.51 $ 141,148      0.99   1.03   0.29   0.95   0.99   0.33   110

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 13.39      0.38      0.39      14.95      15.33      (0.51   (1.18        (1.69 $ 27.03      123.46 $ 110,794      0.97   1.06   1.93   0.95   1.04   1.95   146
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 29.83      (0.11   (0.11   (4.36   (4.47                     $ 25.36      (14.98 )%  $ 12,889      0.95   1.53   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.53   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 56.50      (0.42   (0.42   (26.25   (26.67                     $ 29.83      (47.20 )%  $ 9,197      0.95   1.54   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.54   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 92.88      (0.65   (0.64   (35.73   (36.38                     $ 56.50      (39.17 )%  $ 17,420      0.97   1.53   (0.96 )%    0.95   1.52   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 175.56      (1.04   (1.00   (81.64   (82.68                     $ 92.88      (47.10 )%  $ 20,525      0.95   1.32   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.32   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 407.60      (2.68   (2.68   (229.36   (232.04                     $ 175.56      (56.93 )%  $ 33,973      0.95   1.15   (0.90 )%    0.95   1.15   (0.90 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 2,107.00      (6.40   (6.20   (1,689.20   (1,695.60        (3.80        (3.80 $ 407.60      (80.57 )%  $ 78,871      0.96   1.10   (0.88 )%    0.95   1.09   (0.87 )%    0
Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares10

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 32.73      (0.17   (0.17   4.83      4.66                        $ 37.39      14.27 $ 194,451      0.97   0.98   (0.97 )%    0.95   0.96   (0.94 )%    189

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 18.88      (0.21   (0.20   14.06      13.85                        $ 32.73      73.38 $ 189,804      0.98   1.01   (0.83 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.81 )%    21

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 12.08      (0.12   (0.12   6.92      6.80                        $ 18.88      56.22 $ 105,696      0.96   1.00   (0.88 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.87 )%    324

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 10.44      (0.09   (0.09   1.73      1.64                        $ 12.08      15.79 $ 123,240      0.97   1.01   (0.72 )%    0.95   0.99   (0.70 )%    137

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 10.05      (0.08   (0.07   0.68      0.60           (0.21        (0.21 $ 10.44      5.82 $ 208,712      0.98   1.01   (0.69 )%    0.95   0.98   (0.66 )%    12

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 8.39      (0.05   (0.03   3.59      3.54           (1.88        (1.88 $ 10.05      47.33 $ 196,994      1.15   1.20   (0.56 )%    0.95   1.00   (0.36 )%    106
Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares12

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

$ 49.80      (0.20   (0.20   (10.74   (10.94                     $ 38.86      (21.93 )%  $ 17,700      0.95   1.15   (0.94 )%    0.95   1.15   (0.94 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2014

$ 103.52      (0.68   (0.68   (53.04   (53.72                     $ 49.80      (51.89 )%  $ 13,967      0.95   1.14   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.14   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

$ 196.80      (1.44   (1.44   (91.84   (93.28                     $ 103.52      (47.40 )%  $ 18,682      0.95   1.16   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.16   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2012

$ 320.40      (2.00   (2.00   (121.60   (123.60                     $ 196.80      (38.58 )%  $ 41,924      0.95   1.13   (0.95 )%    0.95   1.13   (0.95 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2011

$ 560.60      (4.00   (4.00   (236.20   (240.20                     $ 320.40      (42.85 )%  $ 38,612      0.95   1.07   (0.90 )%    0.95   1.07   (0.90 )%    0

For the Year Ended October 31, 2010

$ 1,257.00      (7.20   (7.20   (689.20   (696.40                     $ 560.60      (55.40 )%  $ 53,531      0.96   1.11   (0.88 )%    0.95   1.10   (0.87 )%    0

 

1  Based on average shares outstanding.
2  Includes interest expense and extraordinary expenses which comprise of excise tax and litigation expenses.
3  Excludes interest expense and extraordinary expenses which comprise of excise tax and litigation expenses.
4  Due to the timing of sales and redemptions of capital shares, the net realized and unrealized gain(loss) per share is not in accordance with the Fund’s changes in net realized and unrealized gain(loss) on investments, in-kind redemptions and swaps for the period.
5  Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period and redemption on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. The total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by the investment advisor.
6  Net expenses include effects of any reimbursement or recoupment.
7  For periods less than a year, these ratios are annualized.
8  Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of in-kind creations or redemptions of the Fund’s capital shares. Portfolio turnover rate does not include effects of turnover of the swap portfolio.
9  Commencement of investment operations.
10  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 4:1 forward stock split. Per share data for the period prior to May 19, 2015 has been adjusted to give effect to the 4:1 forward stock split.
11  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 2:1 forward stock split. Per share data for the period prior to May 19, 2015 has been adjusted to give effect to the 2:1 forward stock split.
12  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:4 reverse stock split. Per share data for the period prior to May 19, 2015 has been adjusted to give effect to the 1:4 reverse stock split.
13  Effective May 20, 2015, the Fund had a 1:10 reverse stock split. Per share data for the period prior to May 19, 2015 has been adjusted to give effect to the 1:10 reverse stock split.
14  Between $(0.005) and $0.005.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

April 30, 2015

 

1.   ORGANIZATION

The Direxion Shares ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust formed on April 23, 2008, and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust is a registered investment company that has 63 separate series (each, a “Fund” and together the “Funds”). 51 of these are included in this report:

 

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

The Trust has evaluated the structure, objective and activities of the Funds and determined that it meets the characteristics of an investment company. As such, these financial statements have applied the guidance as set forth in the Accounting Standards Codifications (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services Investment Companies.

Each Fund’s investment objective is to seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses that correspond to the performance of a particular index or benchmark. The Funds with the word “Bull” in their name attempt to provide investment results that correlate positively to the return of an index or benchmark. The Funds with the word “Bear” in

 

 
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their name attempt to provide investment results that correlate negatively to the return of an index or benchmark. The correlations sought by the Bull Funds are a multiple of 125%, 200% or 300% of the return of the target index or benchmark and a multiple of -300% of the return of the target index or benchmark for the Bear Funds.

 

Funds

Index or Benchmark

Daily Target

 

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

S&P 500® Index   125

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

Russell 2000 Index   125

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

FTSE Developed ex North America Index   125

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

FTSE Emerging Index   125

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

CSI 300 Index   200

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

S&P Mid Cap 400® Index   200 %

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

S&P 500® Index   200 %

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

Russell 2000® Index   200 %

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index   200 %

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

S&P Mid Cap 400® Index   -300

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

S&P 500® Index   -300

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

Russell 2000® Index   -300

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  300 %

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

NYSE 7-10 Year Treasury Bond Index   -300 %

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  300 %

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

NYSE 20 Year Plus Treasury Bond Index   -300 %

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

MSCI Brazil 25/50 Index   300

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

MSCI EAFE® Index   -300

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

MSCI Emerging Market IndexSM   -300

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

FTSE China 50 Index   -300

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

FTSE Developed Europe Index   300

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

Indus India Index   300

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

MSCI Japan Index   300

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

S&P® Latin America 40 Index   300

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

Market VectorsTM Russia Index   -300

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

MSCI Korea 25/50 Index   300

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

The S&P® Materials Select Sector Index   300

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index   -300

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

The S&P® Health Care Select Sector Index   300

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Market VectorsTM Global Junior Gold Miners Index   -300

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

ISE-Revere Natural Gas IndexTM   300

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

Russell 1000® Retail Index   300

 

 
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Funds

Index or Benchmark

Daily Target

 

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index   -300

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

Energy Select Sector Index   -300

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

Russell 1000® Financial Services Index   -300

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

MSCI US REIT IndexSM   -300

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  300

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

Technology Select Sector Index   -300

 

2.   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

a)   Investment Valuation – The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share of each Fund is determined daily, as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (normally at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time), each day the NYSE is open for business. On days that the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) recommends that the bond markets close all day, the Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares, Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares, Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares and Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares (the “Fixed Income Funds”) do not calculate their NAVs, even if the NYSE is open for business. Similarly, on days that SIFMA recommends that the bond markets close early each of the Fixed Income Funds calculate its NAV as of the time of the recommended close, usually 2:00pm Eastern time, rather than the close of regular trading on the NYSE. A security listed or traded on an exchange, domestic or foreign, is valued at its last sales price on the principal exchange on which it is traded prior to the time when assets are valued. If no sale is reported at that time, the mean of the last bid and asked prices is used. Securities primarily traded on the NASDAQ® Global Market (“NASDAQ”) for which market quotations are readily available shall be valued using the NASDAQ® Official Closing Price (“NOCP”) provided by NASDAQ each business day. Over the Counter securities held by a Fund will be valued at the last sales price or, if no sales price is reported, the mean of the last bid and asked price is used. The portfolio securities of a Fund that are listed on national exchanges are valued at the last sales price of such securities; if no sales price is reported, the mean of the last bid and asked price is used. Swaps contracts are valued using the closing price of the underlying reference entity or the closing value of the underlying reference index. Securities or swap contracts are fair valued as determined by Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) under the supervision of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) in the following scenarios: a) reliable market quotations are not readily available; b) the Funds’ pricing service does not provide a valuation for such securities; c) the Funds’ pricing service provides valuation that in the judgement of the Adviser does not represent fair value; or d) the Fund or Adviser believes the market price is stale.

b)  Swap Contracts – Each Fund may enter into equity swap contacts. Standard equity swap contracts are between two parties that agree to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of return) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross amount to be exchanged is calculated with respect to a “notional amount” (i.e. the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index or industry sector). Each Fund enters into master confirmation agreements with counterparties to mitigate counterparty credit risk in derivatives contracts. A Fund does not offset fair value amounts for derivatives contracts and related cash collateral on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities arising from derivative contracts executed with the same counterparties under such master confirmation agreements. The Fund’s obligations are accrued daily and offset by any amounts owed to the Fund.

In a “long” equity swap agreement, the counterparty will generally agree to pay the Fund the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the swap contract would have increased in value if the Fund had been invested in the particular securities, plus dividends that would have been received on those securities. The Fund will agree to pay the counterparty a floating rate of interest (e.g., a LIBOR based rate) on the notional amount of the swap contract plus the amount, if

 

 
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any, by which the notional amount would have decreased in value had it been invested in such securities plus, in certain instances, commissions or trading spreads on the notional amounts. Thus, the return on the swap contract should be the gain or loss on the notional amount plus dividends on the securities less the interest and commission paid by the Fund on the notional amount. Payments may be made at the conclusion of the contract or periodically during its term. In certain instances, market factors such as the interest rate environment and the demand to borrow the securities underlining the swap agreement can cause a scenario in which the counterparty will pay the Fund interest. These swap contracts do not include the delivery of securities by the Funds to the counterparty. The net amount of the excess, if any, of the Fund’s obligations owed over its entitlement with respect to each swap is accrued on a daily basis and an amount of cash or liquid assets having an aggregate net asset value at least equal to such accrued excess is maintained in a segregated account by the Funds’ Custodian. Until a swap contract is settled in cash, the gain or loss on the notional amount plus dividends on the securities less the interest paid by the Fund on the notional amount are recorded as “unrealized gains or losses on swaps” and when cash is exchanged, the gain or loss is recorded as “realized gains or losses on swaps.”

Each Fund may enter into swap contracts that provide the opposite return of the underlying benchmark or security (“short” the index or security). The operations are similar to that of the swaps disclosed above except that the counterparty pays interest to the Fund on the notional amount outstanding and the dividends on the underlying securities reduce the return of the swap. However, in certain instances, market factors such as the interest rate environment and the demand to borrow the securities underlining the swap agreement can cause a scenario in which the Fund will pay the counterparty interest. These amounts are netted with any unrealized appreciation or depreciation to determine the value of the swap. The Funds will typically enter into equity swap agreements to obtain leverage in order to meet their objectives.

Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11 “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” (“ASU 2011-11”), which requires entities to disclose (i) gross and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the financial statements, and (ii) instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting agreement. ASU 2011-11 is limited in scope to the following financial instruments, to the extent they are offset in the financial statements or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement: (i) recognized derivative instruments accounted for under ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging).

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help a Fund mitigate its counterparty risk , a Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or similar agreement with its counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives (“OTC”), including swap contracts, and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms, netting and rights of set-off provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, a Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and receivables to create a single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of a default (close-out netting) or similar event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

Collateral requirements generally differ by type of derivative. Collateral terms are contract-specific for OTC derivatives (e.g. swaps). Generally, for transactions traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are calculated by netting the marked- to-market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any collateral currently pledged by a Fund and the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to the counterparty must exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold before a transfer is required to be made. To the extent amounts due to a Fund from its derivatives counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds elect to not offset assets and liabilities subject to an ISDA Master Agreement, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Therefore, all qualifying transactions are presented on a gross basis in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of April 30, 2015, the impact of netting of assets and liabilities and the offsetting of collateral pledged or received based on contractual netting/set-off provisions in the ISDA Master Agreement are detailed in the following table.

In the event of the counterparty’s default, bankruptcy or any other event for which the counterparty cannot meet its obligations, a Fund bears the risk of loss equal to the amount of the daily appreciation owed to the Fund. This obligation represents the daily gain accrued to the Fund from the close of business day prior to this event to the day on which this

 

 
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event occurs and the counterparty can no longer meet its obligations. A Fund will enter into swap agreements only with large, well-capitalized and established financial institutions. The creditworthiness of each of the firms that is a party to a swap agreement is monitored by the Adviser. Shareholders may obtain swap counterparty financial statements at www.sec.gov. Swap contracts are subject to credit risk. Credit risk occurs when the financial condition of an issuer of a security or instrument may cause it to default or become unable to pay interest or principal due on the security. The counterparty to a swap contract might default on its obligations. In addition, the Funds have agreements with certain counterparties with which it trades swap contracts that contain credit risk-related contingent features that could be triggered subject to certain circumstances. Such circumstances include agreed upon net asset value and performance-based thresholds. The maximum exposure to the Funds in regard to potential counterparty default and credit-risk related contingent features at April 30, 2015 is detailed in the following table. If such credit risk-related contingencies were triggered the counterparties would have the option to terminate any positions open under the master confirmation agreement.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Bank of America Merrill Lynch

 

      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

$    $    $    $    $ 10,721    $    $ 10,721 1  $   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

                      7,621,460           7,621,460 1      

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

                      217,169           217,169 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

                      120,253           120,253 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  660,949                660,949                       

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                      1,373,740           1,373,740 1      

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  3,975,750           3,975,750 1                          

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  85,597           85,597 1                          

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      23,871           23,871 1      

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  5,764,239           5,764,239 1                          

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      1,217,365           1,217,365 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

                      608,878           608,878 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

  228,226                228,226                  

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                      2,289,258           2,289,258 1      

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  933,318           933,318 1                   1      

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

                      8,155,407           8,155,407 1      

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

                      56,695           56,695 1      

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  52,292                52,292                       

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  7,199,973           7,199,973 1                          

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  11,982,815           11,982,815 1                          

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

                      2,335,138           2,335,138 1      

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  270,347           140,000      130,347                  

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  22,538,874           22,538,874 1                          

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

                      809,550           809,550 1      

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: BNP Paribas

 

      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

$ 3,751,130    $    $ 3,751,130 1  $    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

                      1,982,816           1,982,816 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  41,406,185           41,406,185 1                          

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

                      8,103,523           8,103,523 1      

 

 
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      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

$ 362,544    $    $ 362,544 1  $    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                      1,495,257           1,495,257 1      

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  3,651,047           3,651,047 1                          

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      5,407           5,407 1      

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  10,759,007      113,900      10,645,107 1         113,900           113,900 1      

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      3,880,105           3,880,105 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  580,318           580,318 1                          

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

                      1,610,631           1,610,631 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  769,679           769,679 1                          

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                      5,824,264           5,824,264 1      

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  973,368           973,368 1                          

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  273,332           273,332 1                          

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

                      249,418           249,418 1      

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

                      137,504           137,504 1      

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  600,568           600,568 1                          

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  541,414           541,414 1                          

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  4,521,421                4,521,421                       

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  1,360,772                1,360,772                       

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  4,760,418           4,760,418 1                          

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

       .—                6,581,596           6,581,596 1      

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  6,096,720           5,800,000      296,720                       

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

                      20,505           20,505 1      

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

                      577,240           577,240 1      

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  1,078,648                1,078,648      2,508,711      1,078,648      1,430,063 1      

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  18,434,060           18,434,060 1                          

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  948,708           948,708 1                          

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

                      234,821           234,821 1      

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

                      5,507,048           5,507,048 1      

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  570,974           390,000      180,974                       

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  2,164,989           2,164,989 1                          

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  18,163                     109,633      18,163      91,470 1      

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Citibank N.A.

 

      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

$ 2,125,553    $    $ 2,125,553 1  $    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

                      46,237           46,237 1      

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  20,710,007           20,710,007 1                          

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

                      4,081,962           4,081,962 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  3,166,225           3,166,225                            

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  2,387,597                2,387,597                       

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                      869,793           869,793 1      

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  6,038,997           6,038,997 1                          

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  2,284,716           2,284,716 1                          

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

                 20,419           20,419 1      

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  2,440,349           2,440,349 1                          

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      2,289,525           2,289,525 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  10,125,760           10,125,760 1                          

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

                      2,451,546           2,451,546 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  1,410,855           1,410,855 1                          

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                      3,351,615           3,351,615 1      

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  1,812,366           1,812,366 1                          

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  20,209,887           20,209,887 1                          

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

                      4,420,062           4,420,062 1      

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  23,141,877           23,141,877 1                          

 

 
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      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

$ 3,497,892    $    $ 740,000    $ 2,757,892    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

                      3,321,770           3,321,770 1      

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

                      40,133           40,133 1      

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  34,154                34,154                       

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  12,392,920           11,280,000      1,112,920                       

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

                      5,786,851           5,786,851 1      

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  17,807,755           17,807,755 1                          

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

                      2,605,954           2,605,954 1      

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  1,384,508           1,384,508 1                          

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

                      2,020,849           2,020,849 1      

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  1,186,055           1,186,055 1                          

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

                      127,400           127,400 1      

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Credit Suisse International

 

      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 1.25X Shares

$ 30,732    $    $    $ 30,732    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

  21,425                21,425                       

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  57,155                57,155                       

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  55,164                55,164                       

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

  706,517           706,517 1                          

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

  695,370           695,370 1                          

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

  348,081           270,000      78,081                       

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

                 10,479           10,479 1      

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  1,087,645           1,087,645 1                          

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

                      176,057         $ 176,057 1      

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  86,135,806           86,135,806 1                          

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

                      26,898,804           26,898,804 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

                      368,420           368,420 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

                      5,410,007           5,410,007 1      

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                      2,364           2,364 1      

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                      200,974           200,974 1      

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  3,984,336           3,800,000      184,336                       

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                      18,959,080           18,959,080 1      

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  2,552,769           2,552,769 1                          

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  4,767,328           4,767,328 1                          

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      371,060           371,060 1      

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  2,862,674           2,862,674 1                          

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      708,607           708,607 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  1,848,020           1,848,020 1                     

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

                      560,972           560,972 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  1,776,156           1,776,156 1                          

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                      1,825,333           1,825,333 1      

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  803,571           803,571 1                          

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  364,819           364,819 1                          

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  43,701,083           43,701,083 1                          

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

                      8,985,683           8,985,683 1      

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  275,687           260,000      15,687                       

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  160,701           160,701 1                          

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  20,153,214           20,153,214 1                          

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                      154,991           154,991 1      

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  20,232,932           20,232,932 1                          

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

                      623,563           623,563 1      

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                 812,490           812,490 1      

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  2,708,155           2,190,000      518,155                       

 

 
150 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

$ 2,936,713    $    $ 2,936,713 1  $    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

                      2,311,008           2,311,008 1      

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

  34,590                34,590                       

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  44,704,093           44,704,093 1                          

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  2,107,201           1,820,000      287,201                       

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

                      12,792,070           12,792,070 1      

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

                      42,837,260           42,837,260 1      

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

                      4,091,579           4,091,579 1      

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  257,171                257,171                       

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  3,901,187           3,901,187 1                          

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

                      2,426,415           2,426,415 1      

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Deutsche Bank AG London

 

      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

$    $    $    $    $ 28    $    $ 28 1  $   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

                      12,258                12,258   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

  1,355,996           1,355,996 1                          

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

  483,160           483,160 1                          

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

  1,256,366           1,256,366 1                          

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

                      1,015,989           1,015,989 1      

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

  1,688                1,688                       

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

                      460,012           460,012 1      

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

                      347,863           347,863 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

                      4,179,213           4,179,213 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

                      41,560           41,560 1      

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                      1,682,155           1,682,155 1      

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  2,766,402           2,660,380      106,022                       

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                      18,408,742           18,408,742 1      

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  3,696,850                3,696,850                       

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  4,797,629           4,797,629 1                          

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      14,491           14,491 1      

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  12,878,688           12,878,688 1                     

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                 2,711,907           2,711,907 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  4,015,986           4,015,986                       

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

                      863,276           863,276 1      

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                      1,155,060           1,155,060 1      

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  706,838           706,838                            

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  40,977,196           40,977,196 1                          

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

                      12,482,563           12,482,563 1      

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  214,495           214,495 1                          

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  7,529,369           7,529,369 1                          

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                      4,922,890           4,922,890 1      

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  3,888,902           3,888,902 1                          

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  20,044,495           20,044,495 1                          

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                 3,232,199           3,232,199 1      

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  11,675,600           10,961,071      714,529                       

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  2,910,309           2,910,309 1                          

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

                      2,400,630           2,400,630 1      

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

  1,093,555           700,000      393,555                       

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  4,742,568           4,742,568 1                          

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

                      3,027,263           3,027,263 1      

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  6,274,667           6,274,667 1                          

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  202,874           13,125      189,749                       

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

                      7,531,604           7,531,604 1      

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 151


      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

$ 269,474    $    $ 82,970    $ 186,504    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  2,504,976           2,504,976 1                          

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

                      100,621           100,621 1      

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: Morgan Stanley Capital Services

 

      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

$ 1,830,223    $    $ 1,830,223 1  $    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

                      137,319           137,319 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  13,371,302           13,371,302 1                          

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  3,806,559           1,050,000      2,756,559                       

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                      47,745           47,745 1      

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                      2,106,061           2,106,061 1      

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                      759,729           759,729 1      

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  4,689,256           4,689,256 1                          

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

                                  

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  6,208,987           6,208,987 1                          

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      2,219,192           2,219,192 1      

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  491,252           491,252 1                          

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

                      1,932,111           1,932,111 1      

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                      810,165           810,165 1      

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

                      314,776           314,776 1      

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

                      1,470,866           1,470,866 1      

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  11,055,047           11,055,047 1                          

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                      7,679,688           7,679,688 1      

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

                      2,370,464           2,370,464 1      

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

                      2,959,255           2,959,255 1      

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  2,169,703           1,340,000      829,703                       

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  1,472,981           1,330,000      142,981                       

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  3,128,908           3,128,908 1                          

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

                      1,956,289           1,956,289 1      

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

                      456,982           456,982 1      

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

                 726,303           726,303 1      

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  211,988                211,988                       

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

Description: Swap Contract

Counterparty: UBS Securities LLC

 

      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset  in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

$ 818,552    $    $ 818,552 1  $    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  22,354,000                22,354,000                       

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

                      3,713,966           3,713,966 1      

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  1,297,899                1,297,899                       

 

 
152 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


      Assets:
Gross Amounts not
offset in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
          Liabilities:
Gross Amounts not
offset  in the Statement
of Asset and Liabilities
     

Fund Name

Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Assets
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Received
  Net
Amount
  Gross Amounts
of Recognized
Liabilities
  Financial
Instruments
  Collateral
Pledged
  Net
Amount2
 
                                 

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

$ 5,642,538    $    $    $ 5,642,538    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

                      210,268           210,268 1      

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  2,444,851                2,444,851                       

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                      406,463           406,463 1      

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                      1,080,067           1,080,067 1      

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  841,307           410,000      431,307                       

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

                      9,426,098           9,426,098 1      

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                      5,752,438           5,752,438 1      

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

                      5,493,406           5,493,406 1      

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

                      7,787,096           7,787,096 1      

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  4,153,479                4,153,479                       

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  13,235,101                13,235,101                       

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

                      422,379           422,379 1      

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  17,259,090                17,259,090                       

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

                      4,266,349           4,266,349 1      

 

1  The amount of collateral shown has been limited such that the net amount cannot be less than zero.
2  The amount shown is the maximum credit exposure of the Fund for the corresponding counterparty.

c)  Risks of Investing in Foreign Securities – Investments in foreign securities involve greater risks than investing in domestic securities. As a result, the Funds’ returns and net asset values may be affected to a large degree by fluctuations in currency exchange rates, political, diplomatic or economic conditions and regulatory requirements in other countries. The laws and accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards in foreign countries may require less disclosure as required in the U.S., and therefore there may be less public information available about foreign companies. Investments in foreign emerging markets present a greater risk than investing in foreign issuers in general. The risk of political or social upheaval is greater in emerging markets. In addition, there may be risks of an economy’s dependence on revenues from particular commodities, currency transfer restrictions, a limited number of potential buyers for such securities and delays and disruption in securities settlement procedures.

d)  Security Transactions – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. The Funds determine the gain or loss realized from the investment transactions by comparing the identified cost, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes, with the net sales proceeds.

e)  Federal Income Taxes – Each Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to make the requisite distributions of net investment income and net realized capital gains to its shareholders sufficient to relieve it from all or substantially all federal income and excise taxes. No provision for federal income taxes has been made.

f)  Income and Expenses – Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of premium and discount, is recognized on an accrual basis. The Funds are charged for those expenses that are directly attributable to each series, such as advisory fees and registration costs. Expenses that are not directly attributable to a series are generally allocated among the Trust’s series in proportion to their respective net assets.

g)  Distributions to Shareholders – Each Fund pays dividends from net investment income and distributes net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. Certain Funds also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemptions of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

h)  Guarantees and Indemnifications – In the ordinary course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Funds agree to indemnify third parties upon occurrence of specified events. The Fund’s maximum exposure relating to these indemnification agreements is unknown. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses in connection with these provisions and believe the risk of loss is remote.

 

 
DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT 153


i)  Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3.   INCOME TAX AND DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION

The tax character of distributions paid during the period ended April 30, 2015 and period ended October 31, 2014, were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
     Period Ended October 31, 2014  
     Distributions Paid From:      Distributions Paid From:  

Funds

   Ordinary
Income
     Long Term
Capital Gains
     Return of
Capital
     Ordinary
Income
     Long Term
Capital Gains
     Return of
Capital
 
                                           

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares4

   $ 14,773       $       $       $       $       $   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares4

                                               

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares4

                                               

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares4

                                               

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares5

                                               

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares3

                                               

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares2

                                               

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares3

                                               

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares3

                                               

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

                             2,032,510                   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

     5,754,016                         14,424,276                   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

     248,005                                           

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares1

     16,450                         36,348                   

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

                             30,583                   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

     76,183                                           

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

                             56,741                   

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

                             856,862                   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

     7,778,400                         6,052                   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

     3,658,733                    6,300                   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

                                               

 

 
154    DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


     Six Months Ended April 30, 2015
(Unaudited)
     Period Ended October 31, 2014  
     Distributions Paid From:      Distributions Paid From:  

Funds

   Ordinary
Income
     Long Term
Capital Gains
     Return of
Capital
     Ordinary
Income
     Long Term
Capital Gains
     Return of
Capital
 
                                           

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

   $       $       $       $       $       $   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

     7,448                                           

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

                                               

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

                                               

 

1  Commenced operations on January 22, 2014.
2  Commenced operations on May 28, 2014.
3  Commenced operations on July 29, 2014.
4  Commenced operations on January 7, 2015.
5  Commenced operations on April 16, 2015.

At October 31, 2014, the components of accumulated earnings/loss of the Funds on a tax-basis were as follows:

 

Funds

  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Undistributed
Ordinary
Income (Loss)
    Undistributed
Capital Gain
(Loss)
    Other
Accumulated
Earnings
(Losses)
    Total
Accumulated
Earnings
(Losses)
 
                               

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

  $ (23,825   $ 29,876      $      $      $ 6,051   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

    2,114,847        487,168                      2,602,015   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

    494,721        26,561                      521,282   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull
2X Shares

    494,319                      (42,807     451,512   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

    27,132,145                             27,132,145   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

    (5,014,714                   (62,674,529     (67,689,243

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

    119,179,858                      (55,376     119,124,482   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

    (138,447,378                   (810,207,287     (948,654,665

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

    315,190,415        5,754,035               (16,904     320,927,546   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

    (460,384,524                   (2,141,228,449     (2,601,612,973

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull
3X Shares

    419,587                      (22,203     397,384   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear
3X Shares

    (6,005,136                   (54,845,447     (60,850,583

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull
3X Shares

    2,570,271                      (118,217     2,452,054   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear
3X Shares

    (200,534,748                   (570,612,837     (771,147,585

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

    (2,466,022                          (2,466,022

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull
3X Shares

    5,497,503                             5,497,503   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

    (2,610,211                   (36,987,525     (39,597,736

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull
3X Shares

    (61,647,042                   (49,503,532     (111,150,574

 

 
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Funds

Net
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  Undistributed
Ordinary
Income (Loss)
  Undistributed
Capital Gain
(Loss)
  Other
Accumulated
Earnings
(Losses)
  Total
Accumulated
Earnings
(Losses)
 
                     

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear
3X Shares

$ (37,638,261 $    $    $ (281,058,765 $ (318,697,026

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  18,639,700      248,013                18,887,713   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

  (3,928,868             (22,025,855   (25,954,723

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  (1,943,220   16,449           (113,766   (2,040,537

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

  22,475,308                (417,299   22,058,009   

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  736,341                (132,113   604,228   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull
3X Shares

  (8,681,364             (19,949,876   (28,631,240

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  (47,100,856   76,248                (47,024,608

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

  (4,144,455             (13,995,109   (18,139,564

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  87,278                     87,278   

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull
3X Shares

  2,165,800                (487,242   1,678,558   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull
3X Shares

  (1,020,933,176             (715,357,627   (1,736,290,803

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear
3X Shares

  123,751,384                (9,172,515   114,578,869   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  66,839,589                     66,839,589   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  (319,537,747   7,778,462           (54,488,958   (366,248,243

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  39,786,017      3,658,741                43,444,758   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull
3X Shares

  (12,946,943             (4,443,011   (17,389,954

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  8,917,210                (348,270   8,568,940   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull
3X Shares

  84,363,403                     84,363,403   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear
3X Shares

  (12,378,822             (58,758,819   (71,137,641

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  97,368,243                (7,849   97,360,394   

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  (20,119,531             (166,741,936   (186,861,467

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  556,421,913                (23,081   556,398,832   

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  (228,709,270             (4,222,275,448   (4,450,984,718

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

  32,680,463                     32,680,463   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  (3,701,707             (165,796,652   (169,498,359

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  70,938,444                (25,439   70,913,005   

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  (10,400,218             (112,798,575   (123,198,793

At April 30, 2015, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for Federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Funds

Tax Cost of
Investments
  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
                 

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

$ 3,650,405    $ 121,930    $    $ 121,930   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

  2,391,034      82,932           82,932   

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  1,101,401      148,759           148,759   

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  1,080,516      142,799           142,799   

 

 
156 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Funds

Tax Cost of
Investments
  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
                 

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

$ 15,500,664    $ 70,256    $    $ 70,256   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

  2,490,000                  

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

  8,379,495                  

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

  3,601,042                  

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

  6,294,058                  

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  54,726,897           (273,374   (273,374

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

  5,780,468                  

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  269,628,821           (776,939   (776,939

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

  197,342,664                  

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  395,983,430           (181,955   (181,955

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  464,825,448                  

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  2,955,647                  

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  33,710,303                  

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  71,148,394           (1,698,788   (1,698,788

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  314,439,785                  

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  29,636,084           (632,528   (632,528

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  20,310,396      70,218           70,218   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

  3,300,139                  

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  160,039,579           (84,440   (84,440

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

  87,009,896                  

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  138,875,570      143,581           143,581   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

  30,374,107                  

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  36,001,675      297,380           297,380   

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

  94,305,819           (402,941   (402,941

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  15,554,255           (118,480   (118,480

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  15,584,659      120,032           120,032   

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  164,625,691           (4,113,751   (4,113,751

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

  77,161,242                  

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  3,291,616           (507   (507

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  4,567,099                  

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  599,886,091      375,164      (49,809,843   (49,434,679

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  156,657,545                  

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  277,134,102           (139,565   (139,565

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  158,713,093           (20,846,906   (20,846,906

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  69,342,510                  

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  90,499,082      3,863,422      (6,214,131   (2,350,709

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  36,952,953      2,219,783      (5,177   2,214,606   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  108,252,988      95,806      (517,863   (422,057

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

  13,174,807                  

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  243,784,463      433,492           433,492   

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  48,374,686                  

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  896,452,791           (2,236,297   (2,236,297

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  232,984,812                  

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

  111,256,119           (3,186,089   (3,186,089

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  8,905,225                  

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  125,129,392      80,246           80,246   

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  14,320,830                  

 

 
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The difference between the book cost of investments and the tax cost of investments are primarily attributable to tax deferral of losses on wash sales, mark to market of unrealized gains on passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”) and basis adjustments on investments in real estate trusts (“REITs”).

Net investment income/(loss) and realized gain and losses for Federal income tax purposes may differ from those reported on the financial statements because of permanent book-to-tax differences. GAAP requires that permanent differences in net investment income/(loss) and realized gain and losses due to differences between financial reporting and tax reporting be reclassified between various components of net assets. The permanent differences primarily relate to tax treatment of redemption in-kind, net operating losses, distribution reclasses, sales of REITS and PFICs and utilization of earning and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares.

 

Funds

Undistributed
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments
  Paid-in Capital  
             

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

$ 4,089    $ (184,879 $ 180,790   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

  7,568      (1,069,957   1,062,389   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

  9,738      (238,703   228,965   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

  18,767           (18,767

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  578,463      (7,333,114   6,754,651   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

  104,692           (104,692

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  2,628,891      (164,048,969   161,420,078   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

  1,886,706           (1,886,706

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  8,800,107      (287,042,281   278,242,174   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  7,518,023           (7,518,023

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  14,839      (14,839     

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  526,396           (526,396

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  203,666      (5,357,375   5,153,709   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  4,231,650           (4,231,650

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  46,688      (649,624   602,936   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  368,395      (1,419,889   1,051,494   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

  96,044           (96,044

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  1,292,940      (892,626   (400,314

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

  1,012,537           (1,012,537

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  1,293,793      (7,351,230   6,057,437   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

  83,306           (83,306

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  8,569           (8,569

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

  236,789      (1,442,849   1,206,060   

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  5,393      (71,481   66,088   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  62,253      (597,624   535,371   

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  812,541      (5,810,155   4,997,614   

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

  116,073           (116,073

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  17,176      (710,622   693,446   

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  24,771           (24,771

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X Shares

  3,696,581      26,810,492      (30,507,073

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 3X Shares

  246,644           (246,644

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  571,787      (13,668,140   13,096,353   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  1,218,824      (9,363,541   8,144,717   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  331,716      (3,743,683   3,411,967   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  28,713      (36,839   8,126   

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  11,754      225,449      (237,203

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  387,423      (10,573,143   10,185,720   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

  355,946           (355,946

 

 
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Funds

Undistributed
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
on Investments
  Paid-in Capital  
             

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

$ 1,461,944    $ (12,733,783 $ 11,271,839   

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  726,287           (726,287

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  9,719,485      (290,674,751   280,955,266   

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  5,295,388           (5,295,388

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

  879,348      (36,514,349   35,635,001   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  142,017           (142,017

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  1,141,299      (28,679,017   27,537,718   

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  206,495      1      (206,496

In order to meet certain excise tax distribution requirements, the Funds are required to measure and distribute annually net capital gains realized during a twelve month period ending October 31 and net investment income earned during a twelve month period ending December 31. In connections with this, the Funds are permitted for tax purposes to defer into their next fiscal year qualified late year losses. Qualified late ordinary losses are generally losses incurred between January 1 and the end of their fiscal year, October 31, 2015.

 

  Ordinary Late
Year Loss
Deferral
 
     

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

$   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

    

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

  69,813   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

  1,656,139   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  5,590,944   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  22,203   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  455,740   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  4,386,135   

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

  55,136   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  2,258,361   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

  939,664   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

  130,527   

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

  417,299   

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  40,806   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  144,711   

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

  155,018   

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  8,673   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  5,975,530   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  1,608,367   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

    

 

 
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  Ordinary Late
Year Loss
Deferral
 
     

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

$   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  126,461   

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  80,698   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

  161,037   

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  408,481   

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  2,882,514   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  95,772   

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  136,042   

Under current law, the Funds may carry forward net capital losses indefinitely to use to offset capital gains realized in future years. Previous law limited the carry forward of capital losses to the eight tax years following the year the capital loss was realized. If a Fund has capital losses that are subject to current law and also has capital losses subject to prior law, the losses realized under current law will be utilized to offset capital gains before any of the losses governed by prior law can be used. As a result of the ordering rules, capital losses realized under previous law may be more likely to expire unused. Capital losses realized under current law will carry forward retaining their classification as long-term or short-term losses; as compared to under prior law in which all capital losses were carried forward as short-term capital losses.

At October 31, 2014, for Federal income tax purposes, the following Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains through the year indicated:

 

Funds

October 31,
2019
  October 31,
2018
  October 31,
2017
  Unlimited ST   Unlimited
LT
 
                     

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

$    $    $    $    $   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

                 42,807        

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

  22,162,993      4,862,033      5,743,778      29,549,809        

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

  227,849,840      243,723,246           336,937,920        

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  447,535,089      170,386,620      41,155,587      1,476,542,615        

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  2,880,591      13,265,888           38,143,549        

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

  101,871,069      93,882,293           359,272,369        

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

                        

 

 
160 DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


Funds

October 31,
2019
  October 31,
2018
  October 31,
2017
  Unlimited ST   Unlimited LT  
                     

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

$ 6,226,800    $ 3,814,712    $ 2,982,535    $ 23,908,342    $   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

                      47,245,171   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

  73,271,322      33,557,979      24,388,554      143,623,349        

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

       2,295,087           19,600,241        

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

                 113,766        

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

                 79,626      11,681   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

                      19,805,165   

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

  649,297                12,084,312        

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  478,569                       

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

                 24,611,557      632,513,039   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                 7,564,148        

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

                      4,316,550   

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

                 267,572        

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

  961,396                53,056,841        

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  12,590,578      3,644,343      25,942,062      124,152,381        

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  679,926,863      839,658,285      833,736,449      1,843,602,479        

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  81,864,882      40,732,146           41,948,182        

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

                        

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  37,175,240      11,093,015      13,642,542      50,259,525        

Capital Loss Utilized during year ended October 31, 2014:

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

    

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

    

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

    

 

 
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Funds

October 31,
2019
  October 31,
2018
October 31,
2017
Unlimited ST Unlimited
LT
             

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

$   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  99,507   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  14,370,011   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

  3,548,588   

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  398,813   

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  274,431   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  96,577   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  392,245   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

    

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

    

The Funds follow authoritative financial reporting rules regarding recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The Funds have reviewed all open tax years and concluded that there is no effect to the Funds’ financial positions or results of operations and no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax position taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Open tax years are those years that are open for examination by the relevant income taxing authority. As of October 31, 2014, open Federal and state income tax years include the tax years ended October 31, 2012 through October 31, 2014. The Funds have no examination in progress. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax expense will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

 
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4.   CREATION AND REDEMPTION TRANSACTIONS AND TRANSACTION FEES

Each Fund issues and redeems Shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in large blocks of shares called “Creation Units.” A creation unit consists of 50,000 Shares. Creation units of the Bull Funds are issued and redeemed in cash and/or in-kind for securities included in the relevant underlying index. Creation units of the Bear Funds are issued and redeemed for cash. Investors such as market makers, large investors and institutions who wish to deal in Creation units directly with a Fund must have entered into an authorized participant agreement with the principal underwriter and the transfer agent, or purchase through a dealer that has entered into such an agreement. Transactions in shares for each Fund are disclosed in detail in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

Transaction Fees are imposed to cover the costs associated with the issuance and redemption of creation units. There is a fixed and a variable component to the total transaction fee. A fixed transaction fee is paid to the transfer agent and is applicable to each creation or redemption transaction, regardless of the number of creation units purchased or redeemed. In addition, a variable transaction fee equal to a percentage of the value of each creation unit purchased or redeemed is applicable to each creation or redemption transaction and is paid to the Fund. Transaction fees received by each Fund are displayed in the Capital Share Transaction section of the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

 

5.   INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

The table below displays each Fund’s investment transactions during the period ended April 30, 2015. Purchases represent the aggregate purchases of investments excluding cost of in-kind purchases, short-term investment purchases, and swaps contracts. Sales represent the aggregate sales of investments excluding proceeds from in-kind sales, short-term investments and swap contracts. Purchases in-kind are the aggregate of all in-kind purchases and sales in-kind are the aggregate of all proceeds from in-kind sales. The transactions for each of these categories are as follows:

 

Funds

Purchases   Sales   Purchases In-Kind   Sales In-Kind  

Direxion Daily S&P 500® 1.25X Shares

$ 2,357,982    $    $ 1,292,423    $   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

  2,363,424           1,296,826      1,349,153   

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets 1.25X Shares

  2,369,074                1,356,807   

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets 1.25X Shares

  2,344,315                1,324,169   

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

  1,161,225           4,668,966        

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

  5,556,410      7,450,685             

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

  7,176,500      27,961,019           7,174,471   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

       4,174,281      4,269,127        

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  28,591,659      10,670,718      57,621,843      82,235,183   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  318,054,645      99,379,215      33,341,983      362,575,164   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  1,156,224,075           71,514,532      1,246,814,934   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  12,010,900      10,006,362      63,373,314      39,756,953   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

       12,669,682      18,168,365      12,671,808   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  18,037,607      11,009,186      18,608,317      32,669,521   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  82,690,937      19,650,065      99,474,366      208,602,615   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  57,265,654      32,559,200      1,895,017      72,991,160   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

       13,182,815      15,954,059        

 

 
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Funds

Purchases   Sales   Purchases In-Kind   Sales In-Kind  

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

$ 26,091,351    $ 15,312,734    $ 19,479,128    $ 25,062,077   

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  2,236,447      430,209      20,377,460      13,134,524   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

       9,368,241      4,241,433      522,505   

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  172,588,164      49,324,726      61,079,637      215,783,913   

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

       3,963,049      5,939,006      2,345,740   

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

       2,754,412             

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  518,282,077      310,498,727      497,371,705      796,279,686   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

       132,045,928      163,210,763      13,704,105   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  219,690,660      63,384,427      113,159,774      305,673,253   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  15,703,828      77,347,524      119,857,771      42,921,682   

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

       2,727,638      16,412,213        

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  1,300,381      1,493,415      74,016,936      118,952,729   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  61,044,416      265,451,206      641,148,582      501,707,908   

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  179,127,299      1,891,221      491,105,346      583,990,438   

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

  7,946,901      5,442,219      83,579,633      49,972,956   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

                   

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  46,894,575      95,394,094      41,445,038      50,515,408   

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

                   

There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities in the Funds during the period ended April 30, 2015.

 

6.   INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

Under an Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, the Adviser provides a continuous investment program for each Fund’s assets in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and limitations, and oversees the day-to-day operations of a Fund, subject to the supervision of the Trustees. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, each 1.25X Fund pays the Adviser 0.45% at an annual rate based on its average daily net assets, each 2X Fund pays the Adviser 0.50% at an annual rate based on its average daily net assets and each 3X Fund pays the Adviser 0.75% at an annual rate based on its average daily net assets.

For the 3X Funds, the Advisor has agreed to waive a portion of its fees based upon specific breakpoints based on each Fund’s daily net assets at least until September 1, 2016. The breakpoint schedule is detailed in the table below:

 

Net Asset Range     Advisory Fees  
$ 0    $ 1,500,000,000      0.75%   
$ 1,500,000,000    $ 2,000,000,000      0.70%   
$ 2,000,000,000    $ 2,500,000,000      0.65%   
$ 2,500,000,000    $ 3,000,000,000      0.60%   
$ 3,000,000,000    $ 3,500,000,000      0.55%   
$ 3,500,000,000    $ 4,000,000,000      0.50%   
$ 4,000,000,000    $ 4,500,000,000      0.45%   

 

Greater than $4,500,000

  0.40%   

Each Fund is responsible for its own operating expenses. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse the 1.25X Funds’ operating expenses to the extent that they exceed 0.45%, to reimburse the 2X Funds’

 

 
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operating expenses to the extent that they exceed 0.60% and to reimburse the 3X Funds’ operating expenses to the extent that they exceed 0.95%. Any expense waiver is subject to reimbursement by the Funds, as applicable, within the following three years if overall expenses fall below these percentage limitations.

The table below presents amounts that the Adviser recouped, waived and the amounts available for potential recoupment by the Adviser.

 

    Expenses
Recouped
    Expenses
Reimbursed
    Potential Recoupment
Amounts Expiring:
    Total Potential
Recoupment
Amount
 

Funds

      October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2018
   
             

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

  $      $ 16,649      $      $      $      $ 16,649      $ 16,649   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

           25,258                             25,258        25,258   

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

           16,263                             16,263        16,263   

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

           16,259                             16,259        16,259   

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

           3,172                             3,172        3,172   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull
2X Shares

           19,338                      31,524        19,338        50,862   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

           36,174                      39,422        36,174        75,596   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

           28,215                      36,551        28,215        64,766   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

           22,151                      32,880        22,151        55,031   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull
3X Shares

           13,020        64,230        56,816        38,793        13,020        172,859   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear
3X Shares

           16,352        53,700        44,203        33,769        16,352        148,024   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

    38,228        803        114,366        56,828        43,374        803        215,371   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

    1,076        26,245        136,317        664,329        46,312        26,245        873,203   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

           163,596        407,177        369,333        422,839        163,596        1,362,945   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

           144,145        432,919        951,002        467,508        144,145        1,995,574   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

           22,795        50,043        59,046        49,936        22,795        181,820   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

    84        3,337        25,206        20,458        12,458        3,337        61,459   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

    15,387        861        23,710        44,808        26,561        861        95,940   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

           13,299                      4,138        13,299        17,437   

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull
3X Shares

           18,809               50,334        47,780        18,809        116,923   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

           22,885        89,363        86,433        47,201        22,885        245,882   

 

 
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    Expenses
Recouped
    Expenses
Reimbursed
    Potential Recoupment
Amounts Expiring:
    Total Potential
Recoupment
Amount
 

Funds

      October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2018
   
             

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

  $      $ 37,433      $ 90,368      $ 101,521      $ 81,939      $ 37,433      $ 311,261   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

    552        14,223        53,339        183,637        81,382        14,223        332,581   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

    17        13,284        76,714        136,539        67,638        13,284        294,175   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

    215        36,866        67,383        60,150        70,727        36,866        235,126   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

           22,860        46,928        39,558        35,007        22,860        144,353   

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

    2,126        7,896                      36,502        7,896        44,398   

Direxion Daily India Bull
3X Shares

    11        17,872        50,489        44,693        33,888        17,872        146,942   

Direxion Daily Japan Bull
3X Shares

           25,356               43,630        53,518        25,356        122,504   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

           18,941               51,306        45,333        18,941        115,580   

Direxion Daily Russia Bull
3X Shares

    1,820        2,937        83,288        64,838        34,899        2,937        185,962   

Direxion Daily Russia Bear
3X Shares

    8,286        8,084        58,721        47,055        33,435        8,084        147,295   

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

           21,351               50,060        48,753        21,351        120,164   

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

                  57,071        66,113        52,496               175,680   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

    33,324                                             

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

    4,944        19,080        34,797        25,459        28,402        19,080        107,738   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

    7,623        13,097        47,014        38,307        39,688        13,097        138,106   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

    14,368        38,320               637        3,890        38,320        42,847   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear
3X Shares

    301        17,994               28,753        31,402        17,994        78,149   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

    253        13,271        52,482        47,703        38,433        13,271        151,889   

Direxion Daily Retail Bull
3X Shares

           16,357        68,917        58,308        47,943        16,357        191,525   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

           31,155        75,617        73,566        59,779        31,155        240,117   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

           16,140        52,970        49,951        40,074        16,140        159,135   

Direxion Daily Energy Bull
3X Shares

    7,887        1,274        62,259        36,602        40,473        1,274        140,608   

Direxion Daily Energy Bear
3X Shares

    532        8,089               389,543        53,760        8,089        451,392   

 

 
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    Expenses
Recouped
    Expenses
Reimbursed
    Potential Recoupment
Amounts Expiring:
    Total Potential
Recoupment
Amount
 

Funds

      October 31,
2015
    October 31,
2016
    October 31,
2017
    October 31,
2018
   
             

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  $ 34,961      $ 16,335      $      $ 188,954      $ 120,016      $ 16,335      $ 325,305   

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

           40,298        76,986        946,987        222,097        40,298        1,286,368   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

    1,371        5,167        76,626        100,033        64,997        5,167        246,823   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

           31,767        91,712        87,338        74,616        31,767        285,433   

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

    1,118        11,422        59,278        41,206        44,741        11,422        156,647   

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

           12,043        62,025        48,820        32,623        12,043        155,511   

The Board has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. In accordance with the Plan, each Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities and shareholder services. No 12b-1 fees are currently being charged by any Fund, and there are currently no plans to impose these fees.

 

7.   FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Funds follow authoritative fair value accounting standards which establish an authoritative definition of fair value and set out a heirarchy for measuring fair value. These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value and a discussion in changes of valuation techniques and related inputs during the period. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels below:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

Level 2 – Evaluated price based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the credit risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ net assets as of April 30, 2015:

 

    Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares     Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

  $ 3,772,335      $      $      $ 3,772,335      $ 2,473,966      $      $      $ 2,473,966   

Short-Term Investments

                                                       

Other Financial Instruments**

           30,732               30,732               21,425               21,425   
    Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets
Bull 1.25X Shares
    Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets
Bull 1.25X Shares
 
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

  $ 1,250,160      $      $      $ 1,250,160      $ 1,223,315      $      $      $ 1,223,315   

Short-Term Investments

                                                       

Other Financial Instruments**

           57,155               57,155               55,136               55,136   

 

 
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  Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares   Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 5,900,448    $    $    $ 5,900,448    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  9,670,472                9,670,472      2,490,000                2,490,000   

Other Financial Instruments**

       3,650,622           3,650,622           683,112           683,112   
  Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares   Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$    $    $    $    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  8,379,495                8,379,495      3,601,042                3,601,042   

Other Financial Instruments**

       1,345,275           1,345,275           785,004           785,004   
  Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Bull 2X Shares   Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$    $    $    $    $ 17,799,000    $    $    $ 17,799,000   

Short-Term Investments

  6,294,058                6,294,058      36,654,523                36,654,523   

Other Financial Instruments**

       1,245,887           1,245,887           1,684,710           1,684,710   
  Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$    $    $    $    $ 14,337,835    $    $    $ 14,337,835   

Short-Term Investments

  5,780,468                5,780,468      254,514,047                254,514,047   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (311,688        (311,688        132,490,931           132,490,931   
  Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$    $    $    $    $ 5,332,009    $    $    $ 5,332,009   

Short-Term Investments

  197,342,664                197,342,664      390,469,466                390,469,466   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (44,646,873        (44,646,873        54,573,725           54,573,725   
  Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Fixed Income*

$    $    $    $    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  464,825,448                464,825,448      2,955,647                2,955,647   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (1,057,447        (1,057,447        312,435           312,435   
  Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Fixed Income*

$    $    $    $    $ 32,532,255    $    $    $ 32,532,255   

Short-Term Investments

  33,710,303                33,710,303      36,917,351                36,917,351   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (5,484,447        (5,484,447        3,747,476           3,747,476   
  Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$    $    $    $    $ 3,226,818    $    $    $ 3,226,818   

Short-Term Investments

  314,439,785                314,439,785      25,776,738                25,776,738   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (22,663,819        (22,663,819        11,975,114           11,975,114   
  Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 1,085,842    $    $    $ 1,085,842    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  19,294,772                19,294,772      3,300,139                3,300,139   

Other Financial Instruments**

       9,630,135           9,630,135           (414,829        (414,829

 

 
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  Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 4,420,971    $    $    $ 4,420,971    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  155,534,168                155,534,168      87,009,896                87,009,896   

Other Financial Instruments**

       43,244,895           43,244,895           (13,433,344        (13,433,344
  Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 22,018,979    $    $    $ 22,018,979    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  117,000,172                117,000,172      30,374,107                30,374,107   

Other Financial Instruments**

       16,452,458           16,452,458           (7,190,310        (7,190,310
  Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 9,460,430    $    $    $ 9,460,430    $ 5,839,436    $    $    $ 5,839,436   

Short-Term Investments

  26,838,625                26,838,625      88,063,442                88,063,442   

Other Financial Instruments**

       3,956,690           3,956,690           (16,335,762        (16,335,762
  Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 9,348,860    $    $    $ 9,348,860    $ 1,370,593    $    $    $ 1,370,593   

Short-Term Investments

  6,086,915                6,086,915      14,334,098                14,334,098   

Other Financial Instruments**

       2,303,740           2,303,740           3,407,355           3,407,355   
  Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 3,001,689    $    $    $ 3,001,689    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  157,510,251                157,510,251      77,161,242                77,161,242   

Other Financial Instruments**

       105,572,066           105,572,066           (34,181,219        (34,181,219
  Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 21,104    $    $    $ 21,104    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  3,270,005                3,270,005      4,567,099                4,567,099   

Other Financial Instruments**

       819,560           819,560           968,902           968,902   
  Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 82,151,823    $    $    $ 82,151,823    $    $    $    $   

Short-Term Investments

  468,299,589                468,299,589      156,657,545                156,657,545   

Other Financial Instruments**

       32,486,402           32,486,402           (13,651,343        (13,651,343
  Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$ 91,608,975    $    $    $ 91,608,975    $ 4,081,930    $    $    $ 4,081,930   

Short-Term Investments

  185,385,562                185,385,562      133,784,257                133,784,257   

Other Financial Instruments**

       24,896,585           24,896,585           2,052,852           2,052,852   
  Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear
3X Shares
  Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Common Stocks*

$    $    $    $    $ 33,344,883    $    $    $ 33,344,883   

Master Limited Partnerships*

                      2,438,306                2,438,306   

Short-Term Investments

  69,342,510                69,342,510      52,365,184                52,365,184   

Other Financial Instruments**

       8,409,367           8,409,367           28,229,606           28,229,606   

 

 
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  Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Common Stocks*

$ 22,853,051    $    $    $ 22,853,051    $ 13,568,333    $    $    $ 13,568,333   

Short-Term Investments

                      94,262,598                94,262,589   

Other Financial Instruments**

       8,398,690           8,398,690           (11,928,552        (11,928,552
  Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$    $    $    $    $ 12,689,892    $    $    $ 12,689,892   

Short-Term Investments

  13,174,807                13,174,807      231,528,063                231,528,063   

Other Financial Instruments**

       1,128,145           1,128,145           98,923,577           98,923,577   
  Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Common Stocks*

$    $    $    $    $ 166,766,705    $    $    $ 166,766,705   

Investment Companies – Equity*

                                       

Short-Term Investments

  48,374,686                48,374,686      727,449,789                727,449,789   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (3,948,395        (3,948,395        23,101,429           23,101,429   
  Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$    $    $    $    $ 37,739,316    $    $    $ 37,739,316   

Short-Term Investments

  232,984,812                232,984,812      70,330,714                70,330,714   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (51,948,525        (51,948,525        (17,856,534        (17,856,534
  Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares   Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares  
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  

Investment Companies – Equity*

$    $    $    $    $ 5,248,666    $    $    $ 5,248,666   

Short-Term Investments

  8,905,225                8,905,225      119,960,972                119,960,972   

Other Financial Instruments**

       1,579,954           1,579,954           32,296,081           32,296,081   
  Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares      
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total                  

Short-Term Investments

$ 14,320,830    $    $    $ 14,320,830   

Other Financial Instruments**

       (3,555,456        (3,555,456

 

  * For further detail on each asset class, see the Schedules of Investments.
** Other financial instruments include swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

The Funds also follow authoritative accounting standards which require additional disclosure regarding fair value measurements. Specifically, these standards require reporting entities to disclose a) the input and valuation techniques used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements, for Level 2 or Level 3 positions, b) transfers between all levels (including Level 1 and Level 2) on a gross basis (i.e. transfers out must be disclosed separately from transfers in) as well as the reason(s) for the transfers and c) purchases and sales on a gross basis in the Level 3 rollforward rather than as one net number. Additionally, reporting entities are required to disclose quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 securities during the period ended April 30, 2015. There were no Level 3 securities held by the Funds during the period ended April 30, 2015. It is the Funds’ policy to recognize transfers into Level 3 at the value as of the beginning of the period.

 

8.   VALUATION OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Funds follow authoritative standards of accounting for derivative instruments, which establish disclosure requirements for derivative instruments. These standards improve financial reporting for derivative instruments by

 

 
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requiring enhanced disclosures that enable investors to understand how and why a fund uses derivatives instruments, how derivatives instruments are accounted for and how derivative instruments affect a fund’s financial position and results of operations.

The Funds use derivative instruments as part of their principal investment strategy to achieve their investment objective. For additional discussion on the risks associated with derivative instruments refer to Note 2. As of April 30, 2015, the Funds were invested in swap contracts. At April 30, 2015, the fair value of derivative instruments, by primary risk, was as follows:

 

  Asset Derivatives1  

Fund

Equity Risk   Interest Rate Risk   Total  

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

$ 30,732    $    $ 30,732   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

  21,425           21,425   

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  57,155           57,155   

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  55,164           55,164   

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

  3,650,622           3,650,622   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

  695,370           695,370   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

  1,355,996           1,355,996   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

  831,241           831,241   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

       1,256,366      1,256,366   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  2,917,868           2,917,868   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

  1,688           1,688   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  132,950,943           132,950,943   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  59,241,611           59,241,611   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  12,710,233           12,710,233   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  362,544      362,544   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

       6,750,738      6,750,738   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

       14,704,003      14,704,003   

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  12,185,382           12,185,382   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  9,650,554           9,650,554   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  43,358,795           43,358,795   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  17,061,336           17,061,336   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

  228,226           228,226   

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  3,956,690           3,956,690   

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  2,618,516           2,618,516   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  3,407,355           3,407,355   

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  105,821,484           105,821,484   

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  876,255           876,255   

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  968,902           968,902   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  66,400,928           66,400,928   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  4,858,664           4,858,664   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  36,082,225           36,082,225   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  20,044,495           20,044,495   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  12,454,056           12,454,056   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  28,249,656           28,249,656   

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  8,975,930           8,975,930   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  1,078,648           1,078,648   

 

 
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  Asset Derivatives1  

Fund

Equity Risk   Interest Rate Risk   Total  

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

$ 1,128,145    $    $ 1,128,145   

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  98,923,577           98,923,577   

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  2,107,201           2,107,201   

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  38,816,105           38,816,105   

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  247,710           247,710   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

  1,579,954           1,579,954   

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  32,481,036           32,481,036   

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  18,163           18,163   

 

1 Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Net unrealized appreciation on swaps.

 

  Liability Derivatives2  

Fund

Equity Risk   Interest Rate Risk   Total  

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

$    $    $   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

              

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

              

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  28           28   

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

  12,258           12,258   

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X Shares

  10,721           10,721   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

  46,237           46,237   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

       10,479      10,479   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  1,233,158           1,233,158   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

  313,376           313,376   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  460,012           460,012   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

  44,646,873           44,646,873   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  4,667,886           4,667,886   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

  13,767,680           13,767,680   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

       50,109      50,109   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

       5,484,447      5,484,447   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

       3,003,262      3,003,262   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

       37,367,822      37,367,822   

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  210,268           210,268   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  20,419           20,419   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

  414,829           414,829   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  113,900           113,900   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

  13,433,344           13,433,344   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  608,878           608,878   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

  7,418,536           7,418,536   

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

  16,335,762           16,335,762   

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  314,776           314,776   

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  249,418           249,418   

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

  34,181,219           34,181,219   

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  56,695           56,695   

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  33,914,526           33,914,526   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  18,510,007           18,510,007   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  11,185,640           11,185,640   

 

 
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  Liability Derivatives2  

Fund

Equity Risk   Interest Rate Risk   Total  

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

$ 17,991,643    $    $ 17,991,643   

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

  4,044,689           4,044,689   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  20,050           20,050   

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  577,240           577,240   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  13,007,200           13,007,200   

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

  6,055,596           6,055,596   

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  15,714,676           15,714,676   

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

  52,196,235           52,196,235   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

  17,856,534           17,856,534   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

              

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  184,955           184,955   

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

  3,573,619           3,573,619   

 

2 Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Net unrealized depreciation on swaps.

Transactions in derivative instruments during the period ended April 30, 2015 by primary risk, were as follows:

 

    Net Realized Gain (Loss)1   Net Unrealized  Appreciation
(Depreciation)2
 
Fund    Equity Risk   Interest
Rate Risk
  Equity Risk   Interest
Rate Risk
 

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

Swap Contracts $ 8,660    $    $ 30,732    $   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

Swap Contracts   28,940           21,425        

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

Swap Contracts   30,456           57,155        

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

Swap Contracts   23,934           55,136        

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

Swap Contracts   135,747           3,650,622        

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

Swap Contracts   68,211           593,327        

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X Shares

Swap Contracts   1,728,567           159,710        

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

Swap Contracts   370,026           250,198        

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

Swap Contracts        192,222           747,845   

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   39,034,715           (25,855,043     

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (3,146,154        1,223,517        

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   66,096,780           7,491,667        

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (35,293,824        4,491,070        

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   473,183,203           (322,610,141     

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (187,820,819        87,100,569        

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts        546,063           (132,166

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts        (5,183,788        (1,514,205

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts        6,422,912           (273,445

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts        (151,030,783        27,413,120   

 

 
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    Net Realized Gain (Loss)1   Net Unrealized  Appreciation
(Depreciation)2
 
Fund    Equity Risk   Interest
Rate Risk
  Equity Risk   Interest
Rate Risk
 

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts $ (26,146,168 $    $ 9,797,626    $   

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (363,985        645,404        

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (1,528,608        (214,176     

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (7,201,601        24,291,759        

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (2,918,658        (9,053,627     

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   89,238,717           (2,638,954     

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (6,261,671        (4,763,053     

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (119,545        4,510,569        

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   29,047,904           (51,921,802     

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (57,403        1,030,631        

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (7,171,062        683,949        

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (120,030,732        122,415,872        

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (46,157,341        (34,120,473     

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (40,663        600,223        

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   2,766,526           (2,002,563     

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (331,970,659        526,145,167        

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   32,367,253           (171,143,433     

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   79,579,257           (42,580,123     

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (279,993,298        207,201,775        

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (5,441,564        (49,660,136     

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (42,575,572        29,413,315        

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   9,031,427           (660,213     

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   122,524,637           (97,180,360     

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (9,748,215        2,153,668        

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   63,919,281           (20,254,236     

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (4,565,354        (2,311,202     

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   840,803,592           (731,814,866     

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (65,901,382        26,783,106        

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   64,896,316           (67,701,202     

 

 
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    Net Realized Gain (Loss)1   Net Unrealized  Appreciation
(Depreciation)2
 
Fund    Equity Risk   Interest
Rate Risk
  Equity Risk   Interest
Rate Risk
 

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts $ (5,314,589 $    $ 3,755,727    $   

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   72,856,990           (42,984,701     

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

Swap Contracts   (5,351,143        2,614,802        

 

1  Statements of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) on swaps.
2  Statements of Operations location: Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swaps.

For the period ended April 30, 2015, the volume of the derivatives held by the Funds was as follows:

 

  Quarterly Average Gross
Notional Amounts
 
  Long Equity
Swaps Contracts
  Short Equity
Swaps Contracts
 

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares

$ 738,976    $   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares

  637,437        

Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  441,031        

Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares

  450,047        

Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares

  30,438,168        

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

  9,201,856        

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

  35,493,175        

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

  14,003,631        

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

  28,519,081        

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

  217,858,682        

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

       24,441,451   

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 3X Shares

  1,554,485,365        

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bear 3X Shares

       591,697,913   

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares

  2,496,450,000        

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares

       1,856,826,215   

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  13,495,764        

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

       141,364,102   

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares

  246,823,156        

Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bear 3X Shares

       1,226,166,378   

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

  116,557,986        

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bull 3X Shares

  85,872,789        

Direxion Daily Developed Markets Bear 3X Shares

       25,879,117   

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares

  717,541,897        

Direxion Daily Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares

       261,010,701   

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares

  381,964,511        

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

       56,891,173   

Direxion Daily FTSE Europe Bull 3X Shares

  76,763,635        

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

  268,472,323        

Direxion Daily Japan Bull 3X Shares

  26,343,471        

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

  57,402,082        

Direxion Daily Russia Bull 3X Shares

  519,001,765        

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

       140,708,022   

Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares

  9,221,057        

Direxion Daily Basic Materials Bull 3X Shares

  16,555,685        

 

 
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  Quarterly Average Gross
Notional Amounts
 
  Long Equity
Swaps Contracts
  Short Equity
Swaps Contracts
 

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

$ 2,250,386,210    $   

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

       591,808,066   

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

  745,510,505        

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3X Shares

  659,708,674        

Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares

       241,785,546   

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

  204,463,084        

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

  66,282,780        

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

  397,282,330        

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

       66,797,205   

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares

  1,026,663,240        

Direxion Daily Energy Bear 3X Shares

       193,830,802   

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

  3,539,243,511        

Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares

       815,531,411   

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares

  352,887,767        

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3X Shares

       31,568,095   

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

  506,705,606        

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

       40,707,326   

The Funds utilize this volume of derivatives in order to obtain leverage in order to meet the investment objectives of 125%, 200%, 300% (or -300%) daily performance of their respective index.

 

9.   PRINCIPAL RISKS

Below are some of the principal risks of investing in the Funds. Please refer to the Funds’ prospectus for a full discussion.

Counterparty Risk – A Fund will be subject to credit risk with respect to the amount it expects to receive from counterparties to financial instruments entered into by the Fund. The Funds’ counterparties are generally required to post collateral to the Funds to the extent of the Funds’ daily exposure to such counterparties. However, to the extent any such collateral is insufficient, the Funds will be exposed to counterparty risk as described in this paragraph. In addition, there may be a delay associated with realization by the Funds of the collateral posted by such counterparties in the event of counterparty default or bankruptcy. A Fund may be negatively impacted if a counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties. A Fund may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding, and a Fund may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances.

Concentration Risk – The risk of concentrating investments in a limited number of issuers in a particular industry is that a Fund will be more susceptible to the risks associated with that industry than a Fund that does not concentrate its investments.

Daily Correlation Risk/Daily Inverse Correlation Risk – A number of factors may affect a Fund’s ability to achieve a high degree of correlation with its benchmark, and there can be no guarantee that a Fund will achieve a high degree of correlation. A failure to achieve a high degree of correlation may prevent a Fund from achieving its investment objective. A number of factors may adversely affect a Fund’s correlation with its benchmark, including fees, expenses, transaction costs, costs associated with the use of leveraged investment techniques, income items, accounting standards, and disruptions or illiquidity in the markets for the securities or financial instruments in which the Fund invests. A Fund may not have investment exposure to all securities in its underlying benchmark index, or its weighting of investment exposure to such stocks or industries may be different from that of the index. In addition, a Fund may invest in securities or financial instruments not included in the index underlying its benchmark. A Fund may be subject to large movements of assets into and out of the Fund, potentially resulting in the Fund being over- or under-exposed to its benchmark. Activities surrounding annual index reconstitutions and other index rebalancing or reconstitution

 

 
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events may hinder the Funds’ ability to meet their daily investment objective on that day. Each Fund seeks to rebalance its portfolio daily to keep leverage consistent with its daily investment objective.

Certain Funds are “leveraged” funds in the sense that they have investment objectives to match a multiple of the performance of an index on a given day. These Funds are subject to all of the correlation risks described above. In addition, there is a special form of correlation risk that derives from these Funds’ use of leverage, which is that for periods greater than one day, the use of leverage tends to cause the performance of a Fund to be either greater than or less than the index performance times the stated multiple in the fund objective, before accounting for fees and fund expenses. In general, given a particular index return, increased volatility of the index will cause a decrease in the performance relative to the index performance times the stated fund multiple.

Leverage Risk – Leverage offers a means of magnifying market movements into larger changes in an investment’s value and provides greater investment exposure than an unleveraged investment. Swap agreements may be used to create leverage. Each Fund employs leveraged investment techniques to achieve its investment objective.

Liquidity Risk – In certain circumstances, such as the disruption of the orderly markets for the securities or financial instruments in which a Fund invests, a Fund might not be able to dispose of certain holdings quickly or at prices that represent fair market value in the judgment of the Adviser. Additionally, certain counterparties may have the ability to demand repayment at any time, thereby exposing the Fund to the risk that it may be required to liquidate investments at an inopportune time. This may prevent a Fund from limiting losses, realizing gains or from achieving a high correlation or inverse correlation with its underlying index.

 

10.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds follow authoritative standards for accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the Statements of Assets and Liabilities date but before the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. These standards require the Funds to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all recognized subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For nonrecognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Funds are required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made.

Effective June 1, 2015, the Adviser has agreed to waive 0.15% of its fees based on average daily net assets at least until September 1, 2016 Direxion Daily FTSE Developed Markets Bull 1.25X Shares, Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares, Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares and Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares.

On May 19, 2015, shares of the Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares, Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares, Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares and Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares were adjusted to reflect a forward stock split. The effect of the forward stock split was to increase the number of shares outstanding and decrease the net asset value. The forward stock splits have no impact on the net assets of the Fund or the value of a shareholder’s investment in the Fund. A summary of the forward stock splits is as follows: 

 

Funds

Effective
Date
Rate Net Asset
Value Before
Split
Net Asset
Value After
Split
Shares
Outstanding
Before Split
Shares
Outstanding
After Split

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 2X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 $144.75 $36.19 50,000 200,000

Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 2X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 150.57 37.64 133,309 533,236

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 2X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 145.25 36.31 66,661 266,644

Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bull 2X Shares

5/19/2015 2:1 85.73 42.87 174,998 349,996

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 115.71 28.93 600,033 2,400,132

 

 
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Funds

Effective
Date
Rate Net Asset
Value Before
Split
Net Asset
Value After
Split
Shares
Outstanding
Before Split
Shares
Outstanding
After Split

Direxion Daily India Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 $ 81.30 $ 20.33 1,824,864 7,299,456

Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 160.10 40.03 2,650,002 10,600,008

Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 127.61 31.90 350,003 1,400,012

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 145.83 36.46 1,150,001 4,600,004

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 134.40 33.60 9,124,972 36,499,888

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 4:1 157.76 39.44 1,250,000 5,000,000

On May 19, 2015, shares of the Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares, Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares, and Direxion Daily Technology Bear 2X Shares were adjusted to reflect a reverse stock split. The effect of the reverse stock split was to decrease the number of shares outstanding and increase the net asset value. The reverse stock splits have no impact on the net assets of the Fund or the value of a shareholder’s investment in the Fund. A summary of the reverse stock splits is as follows:

 

Funds

Effective
Date
Rate Net Asset
Value Before
Split
Net Asset
Value After
Split
Shares
Outstanding
Before Split
Shares
Outstanding
After Split

Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bear 3X Shares

5/19/2015 1:4 $9.71 $38.84 858,158 214,540

Direxion Daily Brazil Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 1:10 7.12 71.20 7,050,001 705,000

Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares

5/19/2015 1:10 5.43 54.30 5,919,973 591,997

Direxion Daily Latin America Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 1:4 10.94 43.76 2,079,860 519,965

Direxion Daily Russia Bear 3X Shares

5/19/2015 1:4 6.59 26.36 10,000,001 2,500,000

Direxion Daily Natural Gas Related Bull 3X Shares

5/19/2015 1:10 3.09 30.90 31,550,001 3,155,000

Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X Shares

5/19/2015 1:4 10.61 42.44 1,999,848 499,962

Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

5/19/2015 1:4 9.09 36.36 2,071,873 517,968

The Trust has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance if the Funds financial statements and has determined, other than the disclosures stated, there are no other events that impacted the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

 

Householding

In an effort to decrease costs, the Funds intend to reduce the number of duplicate prospectuses, Annual and Semi-Annual Reports, proxy statements and other similar documents you receive by sending only one copy of each to those addresses shared by two or more accounts and to shareholders we reasonably believe are from the same family or household. Householding begins once you have signed your account application. After such time, if you would like to discontinue householding for your accounts, please call toll-free at (800) 851-0511 to request individual copies of these documents. Once the Funds receive notice to stop householding, we will begin sending individual copies thirty days after receiving your request. This policy does not apply to account statements.

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Trustees and Officers

 

 

Interested Trustees

Name, Address and Age

Position(s)
Held with
Fund

Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios
in Direxion
Family of
Investment
Companies
Overseen
by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/
Directorships Held by
Trustee During Past
Five Years

Daniel D. O’Neill(1)
Age: 47

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2008 Managing Director of Rafferty, 1999-present. 145 None.

 

Eric W. Falkeis(2)
Age: 41

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2014 Chief Operating Officer, since April 2014, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC; formerly, President Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, March 2013 – April 2014; formerly, Senior Vice President, USBFS, September 2007 – March 2013; Chief Financial Officer, USBFS, April 2006 – March 2013; Vice President, USBFS, 1997-2007; formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Quasar Distributors, LLC (2000-2003). 145 Trustee, Professionally Managed Portfolios (45 Funds).

 

Independent Trustees

Name, Address and Age

Position(s)
Held with
Fund

Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios
in Direxion
Family of
Investment
Companies
Overseen
by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/
Directorships Held by
Trustee During Past
Five Years

Gerald E. Shanley III
Age: 71

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2008 Retired, Since 2002; Business Consultant, 1985-present; Trustee of Trust Under Will of Charles S. Payson, 1987-present; C.P.A., 1979-present. 145 None.

 

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Trustees and Officers

 

Name, Address and Age

Position(s)
Held with
Fund

Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios
in Direxion
Family of
Investment
Companies
Overseen

by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/
Directorships Held by
Trustee During Past
Five Years

John A. Weisser
Age: 73

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2008 Retired, Since 1995; Salomon Brothers, Inc., 1971-1995, most recently as Managing Director. 145 Director, The MainStay Funds Trust (39 Funds), The MainStay Funds (12 Funds), MainStay VP Fund Series (29 Funds), Mainstay Defined Term Municipal Opportunities Fund (1 Fund); Private Advisors Alternative Strategy Fund (1 Fund); Private Advisors Alternative Strategies Master Fund (1 Fund).

 

David L. Driscoll
Age: 45

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2014 Partner, King Associates, LLP, since 2004; Board Advisor, University Common Real Estate, since 2012; Principal, Grey Oaks LLP since 2003; Member, Kendrick LLC, since 2006. 145 None.

 

Jacob C. Gaffey
Age: 67

Trustee Lifetime of Trust until removal or resignation; Since 2014 Managing Director of Loomis & Co. since 2012; Partner, Bay Capital Advisors, LLC 2008 – 2012. 145 Director, Costa, Inc. (formerly A.T. Cross, Inc.).

 

 

(1)  Mr. O’Neill is affiliated with Rafferty. Mr. O’Neill is the Managing Director of Rafferty and owns a beneficial interest in Rafferty.

 

(2)  Mr. Falkeis is affiliated with Rafferty. Mr. Falkeis is the Chief Operating Officer of Rafferty.

 

(3)  The Direxion Family of Investment Companies consists of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust which, as of the date of this report, offers for sale to the public 70 of the 125 funds registered with the SEC, the Direxion Funds which, as of the date of this report, offers for sale to the public 16 portfolios and the Direxion Insurance Trust which, as of the date of this report, offers for sale 3 of the 4 funds registered with the SEC.

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Trustees and Officers

 

 

Principal Officers of the Trust

Name, Address and Age

Position(s)
Held with
Fund

Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios
in the Direxion
Family of

Investment
Companies
Overseen
by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/
Directorships Held by
Trustee During Past
Five Years

Daniel D. O’Neill(1)
Age: 47

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer One Year;
Since 2008
Managing Director of Rafferty, 1999-present. 145 N/A

 

Eric W. Falkeis(2)
Age: 41

Principal Executive Officer One Year;
Since 2014
Chief Operating Officer, since April 2014, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC; formerly, President, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, March 2013 – April 2014; formerly, Senior Vice President, USBFS, September 2007 – March 2013; Chief Financial Officer, USBFS, April 2006 – March 2013; Vice President, USBFS, 1997-2007; formerly, Chief Financial Officer, Quasar Distributors, LLC (2000-2003). 145 Trustee, Professionally Managed Portfolios (45 Funds).

 

Brian Jacobs
Age: 54

President One Year;
Since 2014
President, since April 2014, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC; formerly, Managing Partner, Jacobs Strategic Consulting (2012-2014); formerly, Chief Executive Officer, Hatteras Funds (2010-2012); formerly, Chief Distribution Officer, Baron Capital (2009); formerly, Managing Director, Allianz Global Investors (2000-2008). N/A Formerly, Board Member, Wheelhouse Analytics; formerly, Board Member, Raise Hope Foundation.

 

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Trustees and Officers

 

Name, Address and Age

Position(s)
Held with
Fund

Term of Office
and Length of
Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years

# of Portfolios
in the Direxion
Family of

Investment
Companies
Overseen
by Trustee(3)

Other Trusteeships/
Directorships Held by
Trustee During Past
Five Years

Patrick J. Rudnick
Age: 41

Principal Financial Officer and Assistant

Secretary

One Year;

Since 2010

Senior Vice President and Principal Financial Officer, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, since March 2013; formerly Vice President, USBFS (2006-2013); formerly, Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (1999-2006). N/A N/A

Angela Brickl
Age: 39

Chief Compliance Officer

Secretary

One Year;

Since 2012

One Year;
Since 2011

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Rafferty Asset Management, LLC, since October 2010; Summer Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, May – August 2009; Summer Associate at Foley & Lardner, LLP May – August 2008; Vice President USBFS November 2003 – August 2007. N/A N/A

 

 

(1)  Mr. O’Neill serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Direxion Funds, Direxion Insurance Trust and Direxion Shares ETF Trust.

 

(2)  Mr. Falkeis serves as a Trustee of the Direxion Funds, Direxion Insurance Trust and Direxion Shares ETF Trust.

 

(3)  The Direxion Family of Investment Companies consists of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust which, as of the date of this report, offers for sale to the public 70 of the 125 funds registered with the SEC, the Direxion Funds which, as of the date of this report, offers for sale to the public 16 portfolios and the Direxion Insurance Trust which, as of the date of this report, offers for sale 3 of the 4 funds registered with the SEC.

 

 
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Direxion Shares ETF Trust

Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement

April 30, 2015

 

New Fund Investment Advisory Agreement Approval

Provided below is a summary of certain of the factors the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of Direxion Shares ETF Trust (“ETF Trust”) considered in approving the advisory agreement between Rafferty Asset Management, LLC (“Rafferty”) and the ETF Trust (“Advisory Agreement”), at its May 8, 2014 Board meeting on behalf of the Direxion Daily S&P 500® Bull 1.25X Shares, Direxion Daily FTSE Emerging Markets Bull 1.25X Shares, Direxion Daily FTSE Development Markets Bull 1.25X Shares, and the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 1.25X Shares (the “1.25X Funds”), and at its February 6, 2014 Board meeting on behalf of the Direxion Daily CSI 300 China A Share Bull 2X Shares (the “China Fund”), each a series of the ETF Trust (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”). At its November 25, 2014 meeting, the Board modified the advisory fee rate schedule included in the Advisory Agreement for the 1.25X Funds prior to each 1.25X Fund’s commencement of operations. At the February 12, 2015 meeting, the Board modified the advisory fee rate schedule included in the Advisory Agreement for the China Fund prior to the China Fund’s commencement of operations. These modifications to the Advisory Agreement were based on updated information provided to the Board by Rafferty.

The Board did not identify any particular information that was most relevant to its consideration to approve the Advisory Agreement and each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors discussed below. In determining whether to approve the Advisory Agreement, the Board considered the best interests of each Fund separately. The Board noted that the Funds had not yet commenced operations. Accordingly, the Board primarily considered the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Rafferty, the advisory fee rates to be paid to Rafferty and each Fund’s estimated expenses.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided.    The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided under the Advisory Agreement by Rafferty. The Board noted that Rafferty has provided services to the ETF Trust, as well as the Direxion Funds and Direxion Insurance Trust, since their respective inception dates. Further, the Board noted that, although Rafferty does not manage other funds, with respect to the 1.25X Funds, identical leverage ratios, Rafferty has developed an expertise in managing funds with investment strategies similar to the Funds, in that each Fund seeks to achieve daily leveraged investment returns that correlate with an underlying index. The Board considered Rafferty’s representations that it has the financial resources and appropriate staffing to manage the Funds and to meet its contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement obligations. The Board also considered that Rafferty will oversee all aspects of the operation of the Funds, including oversight of the Funds’ service providers. Because the Funds had not commenced operations, they did not have any prior performance history. Based on these and other considerations, the Board determined that, in the exercise of its business judgment, the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Rafferty to the Funds under the Advisory Agreement were fair and reasonable.

Costs of Services Provided to the Funds and Profits Realized.    The Board considered the fees to be paid to Rafferty on an annual basis, including the contractual fee waivers. In this regard, Rafferty advised the Board that the advisory fee rates and contractual fee waivers for the Funds are similar to the total advisory fee rates for comparable exchange-traded funds and the advisory fee rates charged to comparable series of the ETF Trust. With respect to the 1.25X Funds, the Board noted that there were no other existing series of the Trust that sought to return leverage at 1.25 times their respective underlying indices; however, the Board also noted Rafferty’s representation that the advisory fees of the Funds were comparable to other series of the Trust that provide daily leveraged investment returns that correlate with an underlying index. With respect to the China Fund, the Board noted Rafferty’s representation that, due to the exposure to China A Share securities, the strategy was more complex to manage then other similarly leveraged funds managed by Rafferty. The Board considered Rafferty’s representation that the total projected expense ratios for the Funds compared to comparable exchange-traded funds, or other products, with investment strategies similar to the Funds, in that each Fund seeks to achieve daily leveraged investment returns that correlate with an underlying index. The Board also considered that Rafferty agreed to limit the total expenses for each Fund via contractual fee waivers and/or expense limitations. The Board further considered the overall profitability of Rafferty’s investment business and its representation that because the Funds had not commenced operations, Rafferty did not have any prior profit data related to the Funds. Based on these considerations, the Board determined that, in the exercise of its business judgment, the costs of the services to be provided and any profits that may be realized under the Advisory Agreement were fair and reasonable.

 

 
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Economies of Scale.    The Board considered whether economies of scale may be realized by Rafferty as each Fund grows larger and the extent to which any such economies are reflected in contractual fee rates. The Board noted that the Funds had not yet commenced operations and did not yet have any assets.

Other Benefits.    The Board considered Rafferty’s representation that it believes that its relationship with the Funds may help to enable Rafferty to attract business to its other mutual fund accounts. The Board also considered that Rafferty’s overall business with brokerage firms can help to lower commission rates and provide better execution for Fund portfolio transactions. Based on these and other considerations, the Board determined that, in the exercise of its business judgment, such benefits to Rafferty would be fair and reasonable.

Conclusion.    Based on, but not limited to, the above considerations and determinations, the Board determined that the Advisory Agreement for the Funds was fair and reasonable in light of the services to be performed, fees, expenses and such other matters as the Board considered relevant in the exercise of its business judgment. On this basis, the Board unanimously voted in favor of the approval of the Advisory Agreement.

 

 
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LOGO

1301 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave.), 35th Floor

New York, New York 10019

www.direxionshares.com

 

Investment Advisor

Rafferty Asset Management, LLC

1301 Avenue of Americas (6th Ave.),

35th Floor

New York, NY 10019

Administrator

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

P.O. Box 1993

Milwaukee, WI 53201-1993

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

5 Times Square

New York, New York 10036

Transfer Agent, Custodian & Index Receipt Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon

101 Barclay Street

New York, New York 10286

Distributor

Foreside Fund Services, LLC

Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100

Portland, Maine 01401

www.foreside.com

You may obtain a description of the Direxion Shares ETF Trust proxy voting, policies, procedures and information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ending June 30 (available by August 31) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-476-7523 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.SEC.Gov. Such reports maybe reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800.SEC.0330.

Each Funds’ premium/discount information is available free of charge on the Funds’ website, www.direxionshares.com or by calling 1-866-476-7523.

The Fund files complete schedules of the portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters on Form N-Q. The Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-866-476-7523, or by accessing the SEC’s website, at www.SEC.Gov. It may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC.

This report has been prepared for shareholders and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

 
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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

At the Direxion Funds, we are committed to protecting your privacy. To open and service your Direxion accounts, we collect and maintain certain nonpublic personal information about you, such as your address, phone number, social security number, purchases, sales, account balances, bank account information and other personal financial information. We collect this information from the following sources:

 

  Account applications or other forms on which you provide information,

 

  Mail, e-mail, the telephone and our website, and

 

  Your transactions and account inquiries with us.

We safeguard the personal information that you have entrusted to us in the following ways:

 

  As a general policy, only those employees who maintain your account and respond to your requests for additional services have access to your account information.

 

  We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to insure the security of your personal information and to prevent unauthorized access to your information.

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you or our former shareholders to anyone, except as permitted or required by law. In the course of conducting business and maintaining your account we may share shareholder information, as allowed by law, with our affiliated companies and with other service providers, including financial intermediaries, custodians, transfer agents and marketing consultants. Those companies are contractually bound to use that information only for the services for which we hired them. They are not permitted to use or share our shareholders’ nonpublic personal information for any other purpose. There also may be times when we provide information to federal, state or local authorities as required by law.

In the event that you hold fund shares of Direxion through a financial intermediary, including, but not limited to, a broker-dealer, bank, or trust company, the privacy policy of your financial intermediary would govern how your nonpublic personal information would be shared with nonaffiliated third parties.

For questions about our policy, please contact us at (800) 851-0511.

 

This page is not a part of the Semi-Annual Report.

 

 

DIREXION SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT


 

LOGO


Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.


Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors/trustees.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have reviewed the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider.

 

(b) There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a) (1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Not applicable.

(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Furnished herewith.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)

Direxion Shares ETF Trust

By (Signature and Title)    

/s/ Eric W. Falkeis

Eric W. Falkeis, Principal Executive Officer
Date

7/1/15

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Eric W. Falkeis

Eric W. Falkeis, Principal Executive Officer
Date

7/1/15

By (Signature and Title)    

/s/ Patrick J. Rudnick

Patrick J. Rudnick, Principal Financial Officer
Date

7/1/15