Core Insights - The article compares two leveraged ETFs: ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL), focusing on their appeal based on diversification, costs, and risk profile [1] Cost & Size Comparison - SOXL has a lower expense ratio of 0.75% compared to TQQQ's 0.82% - As of October 31, 2025, TQQQ has a one-year return of 68.1%, outperforming SOXL's 58.8% - TQQQ also offers a higher dividend yield at 0.76% versus SOXL's 0.63% - TQQQ has a larger AUM of $27.54 billion compared to SOXL's $12.34 billion [2] Performance & Risk Comparison - SOXL has a max drawdown of 90.46% over five years, while TQQQ's max drawdown is 81.65% - An investment of $1,000 in TQQQ would grow to $3,253 over five years, compared to $2,419 for SOXL [3] Fund Composition - TQQQ provides exposure to the Nasdaq-100, with a portfolio comprising 54% technology, 17% communication services, and 13% consumer cyclical, featuring major holdings like Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft [4] - SOXL focuses exclusively on the semiconductor sector with 44 holdings, including Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, and Nvidia, leading to higher potential volatility [5] Investment Strategy - Both TQQQ and SOXL are characterized as higher-risk, higher-reward investments, with TQQQ showing a slight edge in one-year total returns while both funds have outperformed the S&P 500 [6] - SOXL's concentrated focus on semiconductors can yield high returns during industry booms but increases risk during downturns, whereas TQQQ offers a more diversified investment approach [7][8]

Investors poured an unprecedented $175.6 billion into U.S.-listed ETFs in October, the largest monthly haul in history, according to FactSet. That pushed 2025’s total inflows to $1.12 trillion—just $4 billion shy of the full-year 2024 record. With two months left in the year, inflows are on track to finish between $1.3 and $1.5 trillion, easily eclipsing last year’s milestone. Flows Spread Across the Market October’s buying spree touched nearly every asset class. U.S. equity ETFs drew $73.1 billion, whil ...

chuck jaffeDirexionetf of the weekexpert insightsPodcastsSOXLtodd rosenbluth Earn free CE credits and discover new strategies Load More VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) on this week's "ETF of the Week†podcast with Chuck Jaffe of "Money Life.†For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Leveraged & Inverse Content Hub. RELATED TOPICS ...