Etftrends·2026-03-03 21:46Core Insights - The article highlights the top-performing leveraged and inverse ETFs for the week, showcasing significant returns driven by market dynamics and geopolitical events [1] Group 1: Top Performing Leveraged ETFs - The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long IONQ ETF (IONX) led with a return of 36.79%, attributed to strong Q4 2025 results from IonQ Inc., indicating explosive revenue growth and improved profitability [1] - The MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN (GDXU) returned 29.00%, benefiting from rising gold prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East [1] - ProShares Ultra Silver (AGQ) achieved a return of 21.98%, as silver prices increased amid escalating Middle East tensions and persistent U.S. inflation [1] - Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (JNUG) returned 20.23%, reflecting the performance of junior gold mining companies [1] - Direxion MSCI Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) gained 20.11%, supported by AI-driven semiconductor momentum and improving growth expectations [1] - Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (NUGT) saw an 18.67% increase, tracking the performance of major gold mining companies [1] Group 2: Top Performing Inverse ETFs - MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks -3 Inverse Leveraged ETN (BNKD) returned 13.53%, as U.S. bank stocks fell due to macroeconomic concerns and trade volatility [1] - Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares (YANG) achieved a return of 12.43%, amid fears of global energy supply disruptions and weak economic data in China [1] - Tradr 1.5X Short NVDA Daily ETF (NVDS) returned 9.85%, as Nvidia shares declined due to concerns over sustainability of capital expenditures by tech giants [1] - MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETNs (SHNY) gained approximately 9.38%, reflecting the broader trend in gold prices [1]