Bet on Leveraged Energy ETFs on Extended Iran Blockade Worries

Oil surges over 5% on extended Iran blockade fears. Leveraged energy ETFs like GUSH, ERX and OILU come into focus for short-term traders.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

Oil to Stay Elevated Above Pre-Conflict Levels: Energy ETFs to Benefit

Energy ETFs gain appeal as oil prices are expected stay above pre-conflict levels, with supply shocks, stalled Iran talks & tight markets indicating sustained price strength.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 27, 2026

4 Oil ETFs Riding the Crude Price Surge: What Investors Should Know

With the price of crude oil futures rising to the highest level in years amid the Iran war, investors may be looking to strategically shift their allocations to take advantage of the spike. While commodities trading or individual oil stocks are appealing to more active investors, others may look for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that provide access to the space without the need for the same level of involvement.

MarketBeat • Apr 9, 2026

Leveraged Energy ETFs to Tap Oil Price Surge

With crude rallying on the U.S.-Iran conflict, leveraged ETFs like DIG, ERX, GUSH and OILU offer bold plays on short-term energy momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 23, 2025

Oil Logs Big Weekly Gain in a Year: Leveraged Energy ETFs Surge

Oil price surge raises the appeal for leveraged energy ETFs as these offer huge gains in a very short time frame.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 7, 2024

Pick Leveraged ETFs to Tap Surging Oil Prices

Investors could tap the bullish trend in the oil price with the help of leveraged ETFs to make quick profits, as these could see huge gains in a very short time frame compared to simple products.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 9, 2024

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 01/28/2024

Top Performing Levered/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Jan 30, 2024

Equity CEFs/ETFs: Top Picks For 2024 - Part II

In Part I of my Top Picks For 2024, I explained why we saw such extreme valuation losses in most equity CEFs in 2023 and what that could-mean for 2024. In my opinion, liquidity was the over-riding factor for why so few stocks, think Magnificent 7, received the lion's share of buy-interest while most everything else suffered, including equity CEFs. But just because the Federal Reserve will continue its Quantitative Tapering doesn't mean that other Fed programs won't increase liquidity in other places.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 5, 2024

DIG ETF: Caution Due To Economic Risks

ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas ETF is a leveraged fund that aims to provide twice the daily performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Oil & Gas Index. DIG has significant holdings in Exxon Mobil and Chevron, with over 30% of its assets allocated to these energy giants. The ETF underperformed the broader market in 2023, but short-term investors speculating on a surge in oil prices may find an opportunity in DIG.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 25, 2023

Oil Jumps on Middle East Conflict, Leveraged ETFs to Profit

Oil price jumped 5%, following a surprise severe attack on Israel by Palestinian militants, Hamas. Investors could tap the surging oil price with the help of leveraged energy ETFs to make quick profits.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 9, 2023