The Fed's Next Move: Why Traders Are Piling Into This 3X Financial Bull Fund

FAS aims to triple the daily returns of the S&P Financial Select Sector Index. But it's a leveraged ETF that resets daily and charges high fees.

The Motley Fool • Feb 18, 2026

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

Earn 8% and (Potentially) 3x the S&P's Return This Year, but There Is a Catch

When financial stocks rally, a 3x leveraged ETF can deliver outsized gains. When they stumble, losses compound just as fast.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 9, 2026

Direxion's FAS, FAZ ETFs Rise To The Forefront Amid Monetary Policy Shift

While the market's attention has largely concentrated on major headlines such as the blistering technology ecosystem, the Federal Reserve's shifting stance on monetary policy deserves careful consideration. Last month, the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, thus delivering a widely expected move that ended a nine-month policy pause.

Benzinga • Oct 23, 2025

FAS: Significant Risks Warrant A Sell Rating

Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares ETF (FAS) is rated a Sell due to six major risks facing financial stocks and the economy. FAS's +3x leverage amplifies downside risk, making it especially vulnerable amid recession, inflation, interest rate, bond, housing, and commercial real estate threats. Technical analysis shows FAS underperforming the S&P 500, with negative momentum and flat price action, signaling caution for leveraged exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 17, 2025

Weekly Option Windfall: Financial ETF Offers 29% Return Potential in 1 Month

The call option spread strategy is an excellent way to take advantage of the bullish move in this ETF.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 19, 2025

4 Leveraged ETFs That Could Benefit From Rate Cuts

If the CME FedWatch Tool is correct, then there's a 90% chance the U.S. Federal Reserve institutes a rate cut of 25 basis points. It should result in positive moves for a market that's been expecting rate cuts all year, but four sectors in particular should benefit from easing monetary policy.

ETF Trends • Sep 11, 2025

FAS Can Amplify Returns On The Financials Sector

FAS delivers 3x daily returns of the financial sector, making it suitable only for short-term, tactical trading—not long-term holding. Compounding and daily resets can lead to significant value decay or amplified gains, depending on market direction and holding period. Current financial sector momentum is positive, but inflation and delayed rate cuts pose near-term risks for leveraged strategies like FAS.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 28, 2025

3 Reasons to Buy FAS and 3 Reasons Not to

The Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3x Shares (FAS 0.78%) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a leveraged fund that aims to triple the daily performance of the S&P Financial Select Sector index. That index includes 73 of the top financial stocks from the S&P 500, including JPMorgan, Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, Mastercard, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo.

The Motley Fool • Jun 28, 2025

Guide to the 10 Most Popular Leveraged ETFs

TQQQ, SOXL, TSLL and more - see the 10 most popular leveraged ETFs as traders chase amplified returns in volatile markets.

Zacks Investment Research • May 28, 2025