5 Best Leveraged ETFs of May 2026

Leveraged ETFs delivered massive gains in May as easing geopolitical tensions, AI optimism and strong earnings fueled a sharp market rally.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 1, 2026

Micron Pullback May Be Inviting Opportunity With This ETF

With 10-year Treasury yields soaring to multi-year highs, it's not surprising the S&P 500 is, as of May 19, on a three-session skid — one that's weighing on some previously high-flying growth stocks. Micron (MU) hasn't been immune.

ETF Trends • May 20, 2026

Micron Stock Feels Unstoppable and That's Good for This ETF

Micron (MU) sits at the epicenter of the dynamic random access memory (DRAM) trade – one of the quintessential artificial intelligence (AI) bottlenecks. As a result, the stock has become a freight train.

ETF Trends • May 11, 2026

MUU: Tactical Positioning For Long-Term Secular Tailwinds

Micron is well-positioned for long-term secular growth as hyperscalers invest heavily in data center capacity, supporting sustained demand for memory chips. The Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X ETF offers traders amplified exposure to MU but is best suited for short-term tactical trading due to the daily leverage reset and NAV decay. Despite OpenAI's recent revenue and customer acquisition shortfalls, the broader AI-driven semiconductor growth thesis remains intact, with multiple players driving demand.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 30, 2026

Asset Allocation Summit: Opportunities in Direxion's Leveraged-Inverse Suite

In the high-velocity environment of equities trading, a heavy dose of volatility equates to plenty of opportunities. The capital markets saw exactly that in the first quarter of 2026, which saw strong demand for Direxion Investments' leveraged-inverse ETF product suite.

ETF Trends • Apr 21, 2026

Magnifying Momentum: Month-to-Date Direxion Inflow Leaders

Today's market uncertainty demands high-conviction trading. With the month of March coming to a close, the latest Direxion leveraged ETF fund flow data reveals a preference for semiconductors, international recovery, and specific high-growth mega-caps.

ETF Trends • Mar 30, 2026

Blockbuster Earnings, Falling Shares: A Trader's Guide to Micron

The market reaction to Micron's latest earnings is a classic example of how leveraged-inverse ETFs can be beneficial to short-term traders. In this case, the Direxion's Daily MU Bull 2X Shares (MUU) used in tandem with the Daily MU Bear 1X Shares (MUD) can offer tactical traders greater market precision.

ETF Trends • Mar 19, 2026

2 ETF Trade Options to Ponder as the AI Hype Cools

After the market dominance of AI in 2025, investors are wondering if valuations are currently in line with fundamentals. That said, global markets are entering a critical phase in early 2026 with regard to the AI trade.

ETF Trends • Feb 25, 2026

AI Angles Are Awesome for this Leveraged ETF

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) delivered strong results last week while telling investors it expects 2026 sales to surge 30%, confirming the theme of artificial intelligence (AI) spending is alive and well. The world's largest semiconductor foundry operator also signaled robust margin expansion.

ETF Trends • Jan 20, 2026

5 Leveraged ETF Winners of December

Choppy December markets still rewarded leveraged ETF plays, with big gains in RKLB, AGQ, ASTX, MUU and CONI.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 5, 2026