Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/08/2026

Core Insights - The article highlights the top-performing leveraged and inverse ETFs for the week, driven by market volatility due to geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices [1] Group 1: Top Performing Leveraged ETFs - UVIX, a 2x Long VIX Futures ETF, achieved a 49.36% return, benefiting from increased market volatility amid Middle East tensions and inflation fears [1] - UCO, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil, recorded a 31.48% gain as oil prices surged due to escalating geopolitical conflicts, raising concerns over energy supply disruptions [1] - UVXY, ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF, returned 36.42%, reflecting heightened investor anxiety and volatility in the market [1] Group 2: Top Performing Inverse ETFs - GDXD, MicroSectors Gold Miners -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs, returned 42.39% as gold prices fell under pressure from a strong US dollar and rising interest rate expectations [1] - JDST, Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 2X Shares, achieved over 28% return, capitalizing on the decline in gold prices [1] - EDZ, Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bear 3X Shares, saw over 27% gains driven by geopolitical tensions and a spike in oil prices amid the Israel-Iran conflict [1] Group 3: Sector-Specific Insights - SOXS, Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares, returned approximately 26% as semiconductor stocks faced sell-offs due to supply chain concerns and rising energy costs [1] - JETD, MAX Airlines -3X Inverse Leveraged ETNs, gained around 24.97% as airline stocks fell sharply due to increased jet fuel costs from Middle East conflicts [1] - ZSL, ProShares UltraShort Silver, performed well with a 23.37% return as silver prices retreated under pressure from a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields [1]