Core Insights - The article highlights the top-performing leveraged and inverse ETFs from the previous week, showcasing significant returns driven by various market factors. Group 1: Top Performing ETFs - The GraniteShares 2x Long AMD Daily ETF (AMDL) achieved a remarkable 60.41% return, attributed to AMD's partnership with OpenAI and strong performance in the chip industry under new leadership [2][3]. - The Defiance Daily Target 2x Long OKLO ETF (OKLL) recorded a 31.78% return, driven by increased demand for AI-related power and a new contract with the U.S. Air Force [2][4]. - The MAX Auto Industry -3x Inverse Leveraged ETN (CARD) saw a 28.53% return, linked to a surge in electric vehicle sales following the expiration of a federal tax credit [2][5]. - The 2x Long VIX Futures ETF (UVIX) gained 25.15%, reflecting heightened market volatility due to concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown and trade tensions with China [2][6]. - The Direxion Daily FTSE China Bear 3X Shares (YANG) returned 24.19%, as Chinese markets reacted negatively to renewed U.S. tariff threats [2][7]. - The ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF (ETHD) achieved a 24.03% return amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and a crypto market crash [2][8]. - The ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY) gained 18.95%, benefiting from increased market volatility [2][9]. - The ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 (FXP) recorded a 15.83% return, reflecting inverse exposure to China's large-cap stocks [2][9]. - The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF (RIOX) saw a 14.66% return, driven by positive operational updates from Riot Platforms, Inc. [2][9]. - The Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bear 2X Shares (DRIP) achieved a 14.61% return, influenced by a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and renewed trade tensions affecting oil prices [2][10].