Which Sector Topped the Leaderboard for January Returns?

The first month of 2026 is already in the books. Which sector walked away with the top spot when it came to total returns?

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

With AI Driving Electricity Demand, Leverage This Uranium ETF

Electricity demand is expected to reach peak levels in 2026 and beyond thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). This could make nuclear energy a more viable choice globally.

ETF Trends • Jan 7, 2026

With Oil Prices Under Pressure, Here Are ETFs to Trade

In the world of oil trading, volatility is a way of life. It's also an ideal opportunity for traders to make a profit.

ETF Trends • Dec 16, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 09/28/2025

Top Performing Leveraged/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 • Oct 1, 2025

The Case For The ERX ETF Product

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares is a leveraged ETF best suited for short-term trading, not long-term investing, due to time decay and amplified volatility. Oil prices have been steady in mid-2025, with strong product demand and supportive U.S. energy policies benefiting oil companies' earnings. XLE, the underlying index for ERX, has outperformed crude oil prices, and ERX magnifies both gains and losses relative to XLE.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 7, 2025

1 Big Beautiful Bill Could Energize This ETF Trio

President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill could energize leveraged ETFs that can capitalize on the strength of the oil and gas industry. That is, of course, if they continue exhibiting upside through the rest of the summer.

ETF Trends • Jul 14, 2025

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

Trading Energy-Related Assets With ERX

Crude oil prices have been volatile due to geopolitical tensions, U.S. trade policies, and increased production from OPEC+ and the U.S., impacting oil-related stocks. The Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares ETF offers leveraged exposure to oil-related companies but carries risks like time decay and potential reverse splits. ERX's recent performance has been poor due to declining oil prices, high management fees, and market volatility, but it can outperform if oil prices recover.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 24, 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

4 ETFs to Mull as Hedge Funds Load Up on Energy

With rate cuts potentially looming in September, hedge funds are loading up on energy sector stocks,. That could give traders opportunities in leveraged ETFs if they want to mirror their bets.

ETF Trends • Aug 22, 2024