Big Risk, Potentially Bigger Return For These 3 Leveraged ETF's

Core Insights - The S&P 500 is expected to continue its upward trend into 2026, presenting opportunities for investors to leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid economic uncertainty [3] - Leveraged ETFs, while potentially lucrative, carry high risks and require active management, making them unsuitable for all investors [4] Group 1: Leveraged ETFs - Two commodities-focused leveraged ETFs are highlighted: one targeting silver and the other crude oil, alongside a fund focused on major tech companies, appealing to high-risk investors [4] - The ProShares Ultra Silver ETF (AGQ) offers 2x leverage on the Bloomberg Silver Subindex, providing a tool for investors to gain exposure to silver without direct commodity ownership [5] - AGQ has approximately $3 billion in assets under management and a strong liquidity profile, with a one-month average trading volume exceeding 7 million [6] Group 2: Market Performance - The S&P 500 has increased by 17% over the past year, and market volatility may create favorable conditions for leveraged ETFs to perform well [7] - 2x leveraged funds focused on silver and crude oil can benefit from price rallies in precious metals and rapid shifts in the oil market due to geopolitical factors [7] - A leveraged investment in FANG stocks and other major tech names is positioned as a bet on their potential outperformance in 2026 [7]