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

TECL: Trading Leveraged Technology During AI Uncertainty

Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares ETF is rated Buy for active traders seeking to exploit sector volatility through 2026. AI investment uncertainty and capital outlays are expected to drive heightened volatility, creating trading opportunities rather than sustained growth. TECL's 3x leverage and daily reset structure make it suitable only for short-term, daily trading, not long-term holding.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 1, 2026

ETFs to Consider If AI Bubble Fears Persist or Fade

Fears of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble were renewed when shares of Oracle took a dive after missing Q2 revenue and earnings projections for fiscal year 2026. This caused a spillover effect into other AI-related names.

ETF Trends • Dec 30, 2025

Volatile Markets Make For Perfect “Direxion Weather,” Says CEO

Risk-fueled and volatile — these are words that investors with low-risk profiles typically don't want to hear. However, for the uninhibited short-term trader, it's music to their ears.

ETF Trends • Dec 10, 2025

Direxion's TECL, TECS ETFs Allow Traders To Speculate On Tech's Wild Ride

As an eventful year in 2025 marches toward the final stretch, the broader economy has been hit with several headwinds, ranging from the geopolitical impacts of tariffs to a weakened labor market. Subsequently, many experts fear that the U.S. may soon face stagflation.

Benzinga • Sep 26, 2025

TECL: Tech Stocks May Take A Breather Going Into The September FOMC Meeting

TECL offers 3x daily leverage on the Technology Select Sector Index, suitable only for risk-tolerant, short-term traders due to compounding risks. Technology sector momentum is stalling amid macroeconomic uncertainty, with rate cuts likely delayed until after the September 2025 FOMC meeting. The sector may also be waiting until after Nvidia reports earnings on August 27 after market close, setting the tone for AI investments going forward.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2025

Stay on Right Side of Tech Trade With These Bold ETFs

tech sector's struggles early in 2025 are well-documented. But those doldrums rapidly gave way to bullish sentiment that's carried gauges such as the Nasdaq-100 (NDX) and the S&P Technology Select Sector indexes to or close to new highs.

ETF Trends • Aug 7, 2025

Are You Brave Enough To Buy The World's 10 Riskiest ETFs?

Risk is in vogue with ETF investors again. Signs of speculative fervor are increasingly clear — but are investors willing to jump in?

Investors Business Daily • Jul 31, 2025

TECL May Provide Investors A Performance-Enhancing Solution To The Technology Market

TECL offers 3x daily leverage on the Technology Select Sector Index, ideal for traders seeking amplified short-term exposure to tech stocks. I am bullish on the underlying Index, especially due to strong prospects for Microsoft, Nvidia, and Broadcom, despite some potential headwinds for Apple stock. TECL's leverage is reset daily; holding beyond one day can lead to compounding effects and significant deviation from the 3x target, increasing risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 4, 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