Community Banks' Margins Expanding, Credit Quality Holding Up For Now

Community bank margins have expanded as the benefit from fixed-rate assets repricing has overshadowed modest increases in funding costs. Most regional and community banks, in a variety of geographies, reported little to no deterioration in their credit quality in the quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 10/26/2025

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ETF Trends • Oct 29, 2025

Regional Banking Might Consolidate But Better Approaches Than DPST

The Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares offers leveraged exposure to regional banks but carries significant risks due to daily resetting and value erosion. Regional banks appear attractive with reasonable valuations, controlled CRE risks, and potential upside from industry consolidation, especially as acquisition activity may increase. DPST is best suited for short-term, speculative trades on imminent events, not for long-term holding due to its daily resetting.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 29, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 08/24/2025

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ETF Trends • Aug 26, 2025

U.S. Banks Maintain Favorable Earnings While Confronting Economic Uncertainty

US banks' net interest margins are poised to expand, but higher-for-longer interest rates and uncertainty created by tariffs will push credit costs higher and limit earnings growth in 2025. Banks' earnings should remain healthy through the first half of the year, buoyed by continued margin expansion, steady loan growth and benign credit quality.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 26, 2025

DPST May Be An Appealing Strategy For Fed Rate Policy Changes

Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares ETF offers 3x daily exposure to regional banks, but is only suitable for short-term trading due to compounding and value decay risks. Macroeconomic factors like potential Fed rate cuts in 2025 could benefit regional banks and DPST, but industry headwinds and credit risks persist. Leveraged ETFs like DPST carry amplified downside risk, require careful risk management, and are not appropriate for long-term holding.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 11, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 07/06/2025

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ETF Trends • Jul 8, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 05/04/2025

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ETF Trends • May 6, 2025

DPST: Euphoria Turns To Despair In A Mere 6 Months

DPST seeks to deliver 300% (3x) the return of the S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index. DPST surged in value on the back of deregulation and tax cut expectations, but recent U.S. economic uncertainty has sapped investor enthusiasm. Regional bank forward P/E ratios are the lowest in the last six months, offering a wide margin of safety relative to U.S. financials.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 13, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 01/19/2025

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ETF Trends • Jan 22, 2025