U.S. Banks Brace For An Extended Deposit Cost Squeeze

Deposit costs are squeezing margins at US banks, and there is no near-term relief in sight, even as certificate of deposit (CD) repricing waves lock in higher funding costs well into 2027. As of June 26, 639 banks marketed rates above 3.5% on a one-year $10,000 CD, down from 1,006 a year ago but up from 583 since the end of the first quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

Beyond AI: Where Investors Can Still Find Dividend Growth In 2026

Tech capex and geopolitics have dominated the headlines this year, but opportunities emerge elsewhere. Dividend growth investing could be hitting its stride amid shifting macro and micro trends. Novel, forward-looking strategies may help asset allocators find alpha beyond traditional income approaches.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 06/14/2026

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ETF Trends • Jun 16, 2026

Regional Bank Melt-Up: Is This 3X Leveraged Play the Ultimate High-Reward Bet?

Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares looks to triple the return of regional bank stocks on a daily basis. Investors need to fully understand what they are buying when they add leveraged ETFs to their portfolios.

The Motley Fool • Feb 27, 2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 02/08/2026

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ETF Trends • Feb 11, 2026

DPST: This Isn't The Time For A Levered Regional Bank ETF

I rate Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares ETF as a 'Sell' due to structural risks and an unconvincing sector outlook for 2026. The fund's leverage amplifies the sector's already considerable volatility, leading to persistent underperformance versus unlevered regional bank ETFs. DPST may suit short-term traders, but I see little justification for long-term portfolio inclusion.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 17, 2025

DPST: Favorable Outlook For Regional Banks In 2026

The Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3X Shares ETF (has had a volatile 2025, characterized by a steep drop in April followed by a full recovery into year-end. Looking ahead to 2026, expectations for higher GDP growth and a lower unemployment rate should create a favorable backdrop for regional banks. Regional banks offer a sizable 24% P/E discount relative to the broad U.S. financials sector, with EPS growth seen at about 10%.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 18, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 12/14/2025

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ETF Trends • Dec 16, 2025

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