DRIV – Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF

ETF

Miscellaneous Sector | Inception: 2018-04-13

Quick Stats

Trend Signal
$34.93
Last Close
Official EOD price – basis for all calculations
▼ Short
Swing Trend
Moving average structure confirms downtrend – bears in control
+19.09%
Signal Edge
Moderate edge across 2 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional
22.1
Trend Strength (ADX)
Moderate strength – trend forming, not confirmed
Options Signals
12%
IV-Rank (52w)
Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored
100% / 0%
Call / Put Flow
Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow
Last Trendchange Signal
14.08.26
Date
Signal entry date
$36.09
Entry Price
Closing price at signal date
2d
Days Held
Trading days since signal
-4.04%
+10d
Return after 10 trading days
+20d
Not yet reached
+30d
Not yet reached
+60d
Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Neutral – No Clear Edge Composite Score: -1 / 7

DRIV is in a neutral phase with no clear directional edge. Trend and momentum indicators are roughly balanced between positive and negative readings.

What to watch

No actionable setup is present. The market is not offering a clean edge in either direction. Patience is the discipline here.

Options Signal Highlight

Latest DRIV Reports

Aug 15, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
Exchange Traded Funds - Signals DRIV Trade Setup: 19.35% Edge with Clear Exit Rules
Apr 10, 2026

DRIV Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026  ·  Close: $34.93  ·  ATR14: $2.33

Neutral – No Clear Edge Composite Score: -1 / 7

DRIV is in a neutral phase with no clear directional edge. Trend and momentum indicators are roughly balanced between positive and negative readings.

What to watch

No actionable setup is present. The market is not offering a clean edge in either direction. Patience is the discipline here.

Indicator Signal Detail
Swing Trend ▼ Short Primary directional bias
Momentum ▲ Up · 13d Strength: 0.25 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX) 22.1 – Moderate ADX38: 23.3
Volatility (HV30) 31.3% – Calm HV90: 35.8% | HV180: 31.5%
Vola Compression None Normal range
MA Structure Golden Cross ✓ Stack: Partially aligned (1/3)
EMA21 Distance ~0 ATR – Near line EMA21: $34.85
GD200 Extension 1.4 ATR – Normal GD20: 0.3 | GD50: -1.4 | GD100: -2.1
⚠️ Momentum Fading
Upward momentum has been running 13 days but strength is declining (0.25). The trend is intact but losing energy.
🟡 Trend Strength – ADX14: 22.1 (Moderate)
Moderate trend strength. ADX38: 23.3. Sufficient for directional bias but not ideal for aggressive sizing.
🔻 Volatility Calm
HV30: 31.3% | HV90: 35.8% | HV180: 31.5%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.
⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish
Golden Cross in place. GD50 $36.07 above GD200 $33.80 by 6.71%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Partially aligned (1/3).
🎯 EMA21 – Reaction Zone
Price is within 0.5 ATR of the EMA21 at $34.85. Watch for a decisive bounce or break.
📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance
GD20: $34.66 (0.3 ATR) | GD50: $36.07 (-1.4 ATR) | GD100: $36.70 (-2.1 ATR) | GD200: $33.80 (1.4 ATR). ATR14: $2.33.

Monthly Performance History

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
2018 -3.40 2.09 -5.53 2.66 0.73 T
-0.12
-10.84 -1.85 -13.88 -23.69
2019 T
9.73
3.87 -2.00 3.25 -12.57 T
9.66
-0.82 -4.47 T
6.03
5.16 1.29 5.28 25.78
2020 -3.56 -7.90 -21.89 T
20.66
11.30 5.66 7.13 9.25 -4.01 T
1.55
22.87 8.17 58.46
2021 7.87 -0.38 T
-3.32
T
-0.19
T
2.79
0.89 T
0.85
0.38 -5.06 T
9.70
-0.97 1.36 27.16
2022 T
-9.52
-4.26 T
3.30
-12.45 2.50 T
-12.04
T
12.58
-2.65 -12.60 2.65 T
7.71
-13.87 -36.33
2023 T
19.28
-4.14 1.66 T
-5.37
T
4.84
9.23 5.47 -9.88 -6.41 -10.32 T
9.73
5.52 23.85
2024 -6.11 T
5.09
0.57 -5.98 T
6.46
-5.36 T
-0.51
1.34 T
7.85
-3.15 4.65 -3.89 -5.20
2025 T
0.56
T
0.35
-4.65 T
-1.84
5.98 6.54 2.87 9.86 10.64 6.28 -3.38 T
1.51
28.34
2026 5.52 1.67 -6.27 T
21.26
9.92 -7.22 -11.66 T
3.05
14.66

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for DRIV:

Date Entry Price Days Held +10d +20d +30d +60d
14.08.26 $36.09 2d -4.04% +0% +0% +0%
10.04.26 $32.97 56d +7.67% +18.05% +19.75% +5.05%
04.12.25 $29.97 56d -2.74% +1.62% +8.29% +28.84%
30.04.25 $20.75 69d +9.4% +6.84% +11.28% +56.92%
18.02.25 $24.07 12d -4.65% -4.65% -4.65% -7.31%
22.01.25 $23.89 6d -3.1% +0.96% +0% +0%
19.09.24 $22.67 19d +2.91% +0.57% +3.04% +1.24%
11.07.24 $24.67 12d -2.07% -2.07% -2.07% -7.58%
06.05.24 $24.36 17d +1.4% +1.89% +1.77% -0.82%
22.02.24 $23.71 25d +2.32% +2.91% +1.73% +4.55%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for DRIV: 19.09%

Range N 10d 20d 30d 60d Signal
7-10% 2 +8.54% +12.45% +15.51% +30.98% Hold
5-7% 3 +5.68% +6.76% +6.25% +1.65% Close
3-5% 1 +3.77% +1.89% +15.67% +57.46% Hold
1-3% 8 +2.21% +4.19% +6.29% +12.97% Hold
0-1% 4 +0.19% -0.24% +0.98% +0.87% Close
-1-0% 2 -0.68% -1.55% -2.6% -8.77% Neg
-3-1% 4 -2.51% -0.51% +1.56% +5.32% Neg
-5-3% 5 -3.94% -2.14% -1.94% -0.39% Neg
-10-7% 1 -8.01% -8.01% -8.01% +0% Neg
Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 1% after 10 days

Signal data as of August 21, 2026

LOW ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 2.5

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)
12%
Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).
Call / Put Flow
100% / 0%
More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.
GEX (Mio.)
0.0
Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.
Max Pain
$26.00 · 25.5%
Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.
Spot Price
$34.92
Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

DRIV GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

DRIV GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Profit Loss $0 Stock Price →
Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 12% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (100% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages
Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid
Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels
Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility
Risks
Time decay (theta) works against the position every day
Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid
Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration
FAQ: Long Call
What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Profit Loss $0 Stock Price →
Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 12% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages
Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side
Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle
An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously
Risks
Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid
Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches
If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless
FAQ: Long Straddle
What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

About Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF

The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the index. The index is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed companies that are involved in the development of electric vehicles and/or autonomous vehicles, including companies that produce electric/hybrid vehicles, electric/hybrid vehicle components and materials, autonomous driving technology, and network connected services for transportation.

Fund Overview

MetricValue
Assets under Management$358.21 M
Expense Ratio0.68%
Dividend Yield0.45%
Portfolio Turnover37%
YTD Return1,066.13%
3-Year Return11.59%
5-Year Return3.90%

Sector Allocation

Sector Weight
Information Technology 19%
Industrials 13.8%
Consumer Discretionary 11.3%
Materials 3.1%
Communication Services 2.9%

Top 10 Holdings

Symbol Company Weight
NVDA NVIDIA CORP 3.12%
GOOGL ALPHABET INC CLASS A 2.87%
TSLA TESLA INC 2.8%
INTC INTEL CORP 2.74%
MSFT MICROSOFT CORP 2.71%
HON HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC 2.54%
QCOM QUALCOMM INC 2.11%
AMPX AMPRIUS TECHNOLOGIES INC 2.06%
COHR COHERENT CORP 1.83%
ATI ATI INC 1.58%

Frequently Asked Questions – Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV)

Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.