2025 has so far been a big year for leveraged ETFs. I wrote a research note on leveraged ETFs earlier this year (read more here) where I discussed some trends in the leveraged ETF market. And since then, the leveraged ETF market has continued to grow. As of September 5, 2025, around 25% of funds launched this year (~170 out of ~660, according to Bloomberg data) were leveraged ETFs. The majority of these are single-stock ETFs. That aligns with how many investors actually trade today outside of the core of th ...

While covered call ETFs or leveraged ETFs are very popular with investors right now, there is nothing wrong with owning good old-fashioned dividend growth ETFs that have a history of consistent NAV performance and raising their dividends. The VanguardAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of VIG, SCHD, NVDA, AVGO, META, GOOG, AMD either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving co ...

Group 1 - Leveraged ETFs are generally viewed as poor investment vehicles due to high expenses and volatility, often launched after investment narratives have already occurred [1] - The investment strategy discussed involves a balanced portfolio of low-cost funds and single stocks, with a focus on long-term holding and understanding market dynamics beyond just numerical analysis [2] - The analyst expresses a bullish outlook on specific stocks including AMD, PLTR, TSLA, and Bitcoin, indicating a positive sentiment towards these investments [2] Group 2 - Leveraged products like SOXL are associated with high risks, including potential for amplified losses and high expense ratios, suggesting caution for investors [4] - The article emphasizes the importance of conducting personal research and aligning investments with individual financial objectives and risk tolerance [4]