Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/30/2025

These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework.

1. SOXS – Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3x Shares

The SOXS ETF, which inversely tracks the PHLX Semiconductor Index, topped the list of levered/ inverse ETFs with ~16.5% returns in the last week. Concerns about tariffs triggering a global trade war, hindering growth, and potentially causing a recession were the main reasons behind the fall. The semiconductor segment lost over 9%, and IT was the worst-performing sector in the last five days.

2. SSG – Proshares Ultrashort Semiconductors

SSG ETF, which offers 2x daily short leverage to the Dow Jones U.S. Semiconductors Index, was another top performing inverse ETF, gaining by more than 14% last week. The semiconductor segment registered a fall of more than 9% in the last five days amid tariff and recessionary concerns.

3. UVIX – 2x Long VIX Futures ETF

UVIX, which offers daily 2x leveraged exposure to short-term VIX futures, topped the list of leveraged ETFs driven by heightened market volatility following Trump’s administration policies, the health of the U.S. economy, and recessionary fears. VIX, the CBOE Volatility Index, has increased to ~22 from ~17.6 in the prior week.

4. FNGD – MicroSectors FANG+™ Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN

The FNGD ETF, which provides inverse exposure to US big tech equity, was on the list of top inverse ETFs as the technology sector lost ~5% and was the worst-performing sector in the last five days, led by tariff concerns as many tech companies depend on imported components and overseas manufacturing.

5. HIBS – Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bear 3X Shares

HIBS, which provides inverse exposure to the U.S. large-cap stocks, was present on the top performing levered/ inverse ETFs list this week. Inverse ETFs gained as stocks fell. Investors grappled with policy uncertainty from the Trump White House and economic worries.

6. FLYD – MicroSectors Travel -3x Inverse Leveraged ETN

FLYD, which tracks -3x the daily price movements of an index of US-listed travel-related companies, topped the weekly list of inverse ETFs with ~10% returns. February saw a weaker-than-expected rebound in U.S. consumer spending. Rising prices and moderate spending raised stagflation concerns, as consumers indicated tightening budgets amid renewed inflation expectations.

7. TECS – Direxion Daily Technology Bear 3X Shares

Another inverse technology ETF, TECS, made it to the list, gaining around ~10% last week.

8. NVDS – Tradr 1.5X Short NVDA Daily ETF

NVDS, which provides a 1.5x inverse exposure to the daily price movement for shares of Nvidia stock featured on the list, with ~10% returns last week. Nvidia’s stock decline mirrors a wider U.S. tech-driven market slump. Trump’s tariff uncertainties are fueling market anxiety and raising fears of reduced AI spending.

9. BERZ – MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN

The BERZ ETF provides daily -3x inverse exposure to an index of FANG and technology companies, also featured on the list of top-performing inverse ETFs with ~10% weekly returns as Trump’s tariffs create market instability and worries about decreased AI spending. Technology was the worst-performing sector, losing over 5% in the last five days.

10. TSLL – Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares

TSLL, which provides 2x leveraged exposure to the daily price movement for shares of Tesla stock, featured on the list of top-performing levered ETFs with over 9% returns in the last week. Tesla shares fell due to potential tariffs on cars. Auto tariff announcements and the President’s 25% import tariff declaration deepened the sell-off.

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