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Chip Stocks Are Sliding—Why Is Smart Money Buying?

SOXL fell about 20% in a month, but short interest dropped 65.6% and institutions like JPMorgan expanded holdings, signaling bets on a semiconductor sector rebound.

MarketBeat · Oct 20

What SK Hynix's U.S. Debut Reveals About Wall Street's Leveraged ETF Craze

The rapid launch of leveraged funds tied to South Korea's AI chip champion underscores how retail demand has reshaped one of Wall Street's most popular investment products.

International Business Times · Jul 14

SK Hynix IPO Triggers Wall Street's Next Leveraged ETF Gold Rush

SK Hynix’s (NASDAQ:SKHX) record-breaking Nasdaq debut on Friday is already creating a furor in the ETF universe, with issuers rushing to launch leveraged products tied to the South Korean memory-chip leader, as U.S. investors gain direct access to one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.

Benzinga · Jul 10

Consumer Tech Juggernaut Apple's Dynamic Ascendancy Fosters Unique Opportunities For Direxion's AAPU, AAPD ETFs

Undeniably, a pivotal advantage that consumer tech giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) freely wields is its popular and powerful brand. Once known as a quirky computer company, Apple has become synonymous with the smartphone and digital device revolution. Even as competitors moved in, the company has been able to retain its…

Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025

SEC's Leveraged ETF Crackdown Opens A Power Vacuum — Who Wins When 5X Gets Frozen?

The race to launch the next generation of ultra-leveraged ETFs has slammed into a regulatory wall, jolting one of the fastest-moving corners of the $8 trillion ETF industry. The SEC’s warning letters to nine issuers, including ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares, effectively put the brakes on plans for products promising as…

Benzinga · Dec 4, 2025

Advanced Micro Devices' Latest Meltdown Heightens Speculative Fervor For Direxion's AMUU, AMDD ETFs

Depending on when the inquiry is asked and to whom, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) is either a critical player in artificial intelligence — and thus deserves a strong valuation premium — or is an overplayed enterprise that has long overstayed its welcome. Both sides offer compelling arguments, which makes…

Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025

Netflix's Dominance Finally Encounters Serious Inquiries, Bolstering Intrigue For Direxion's NFXL, NFXS ETFs

Carrying the benchmark for modern entertainment content, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) can arguably be referred to as the only streaming service with true global penetration. According to the company's website, its programs reach over half a billion people in more than 190 countries. In many ways, Netflix is synonymous with streaming…

Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025

A 'Magnificent' Rally Raises Both Intrigue And Questions For Direxion's QQQU, QQQD ETFs

On the surface, the headlines largely speak for themselves. In late October, the total market capitalization of the Magnificent Seven — a group of elite tech juggernauts — jumped past the $22.2 trillion level. Leading the surge was semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), which crossed the $5 trillion valuation mark…

Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025

Escalating Geopolitical Tensions Place Direxion's DFEN ETF In The Market's Hot Seat

On the surface, recent news that the Trump administration has been collaborating with Russia to devise a new peace plan for Ukraine potentially offers hope. Steve Witkoff, serving as Trump’s envoy, is spearheading the drafting of the agreement and has held extensive talks with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, according to…

Benzinga · Nov 21, 2025

Shifting Economic Sands Paint An Intriguing Canvas For Direxion's Oil-Focused GUSH, DRIP ETFs

Based on the common principles of supply and demand, President Donald Trump's decision to end the federal electric vehicle tax credit on Sept. 30 should have represented a boon for the oil industry. After all, with fewer incentives available — combined with the many inconveniences of EV ownership, such as…

Benzinga · Nov 20, 2025