ETF Education Report: Direxion Daily INTC Bull 2X ETF (LINT)

What this ETF is trying to do

The Direxion Daily INTC Bull 2X ETF (LINT) is a specialized type of fund. It is a leveraged ETF, which means it uses financial tools to try to multiply the daily performance of its target. This specific fund is designed to track the movement of Intel Corp (INTC). Because it is "2X," it aims to provide twice the daily return of its target.

What the numbers show

As of October 6, 2026, the current price of LINT is $139.75.

When looking at how the fund has performed this year, it is important to look at two different numbers:

• Year-to-Date (YTD) Price Return: This is approximately 407.05%. This number only measures how much the share price itself has changed.

• Year-to-Date (YTD) Total Return: This is approximately 412.29%. The total return is a different measurement because it includes both the share price changes and any distributions paid out.

Data for one-year and three-year returns was not supplied.

Income and distribution explanation

Some investors look at ETFs for cash income, known as distributions. LINT has a distribution yield of approximately 0.92%. This means the cash distributed is about 0.92% of the ETF's price. Over the last 12 months, there were 4 distributions, which usually happen on a quarterly basis. The most recent distributions were paid on Tuesdays.

It is important to remember that a distribution yield is not the same as total return. A high yield does not guarantee that an investor will earn that same amount in overall profit.

NAV erosion explanation

"NAV erosion" refers to a decline in the Net Asset Value, which is the actual value of the assets held by the fund. While a falling share price can sometimes be related to erosion, they are not the same thing. For this ETF, a severe erosion-risk flag has not been triggered. However, the erosion score is currently withheld because there is not enough verified price history available to provide a score.

Pros

• The fund has shown very high year-to-date total returns.

• It provides a way to gain leveraged exposure to Intel Corp (INTC).

Cons

• This is a leveraged ETF, which can lead to large price swings.

• Total return and price return data for longer periods (one year or three years) were not supplied.

• The income rating grade is an "F," with a score of 45.

Beginner takeaway

LINT is a leveraged fund focused on Intel Corp. While the year-to-date numbers show significant growth in both share price and total return, leveraged funds are complex. Always remember that the distribution yield is just a portion of the overall performance and does not represent the total return.