The Best Leveraged Bonds ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Leveraged Bonds ETFs.
Leveraged bond ETFs are exchange-traded funds that use financial derivatives, such as options and futures, to gain exposure to a leveraged or multiplied return on a bond index or bond sector. This means that the ETF aims to achieve a multiple of the return of a bond index or sector, typically 2x or 3x. For example, if the bond index or sector returns 2%, a 2x leveraged bond ETF would aim to return 4%. These types of ETFs can be helpful for investors looking for ways to magnify their returns on their bond investments, but they also carry a higher level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
It's important to note that leveraged ETFs are designed to achieve their stated leverage daily, not over a longer period. This means that the ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investment strategies, as the compounding effect of the daily leverage can cause the ETF to deviate significantly from its stated leverage over time.
- Number of ETFs
- 14
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.98%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.52%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 18.81%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 11 / 100
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Best Leveraged Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 93 | 56.13M | Jan 2024 | |
| Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF | 32 | — | Dec 2024 | |
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 30 | 21.31M | Apr 2011 | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X | 13 | 12.09M | Apr 2009 | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | 12 | 15.07M | Jan 2010 |
Best-Performing Leveraged Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily 20-Year Treasury Bear 3X | 18.91% | 169.92M | Apr 2009 | |
| UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury | 17.01% | 16.74M | Mar 2012 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 15.26% | 309.41M | Apr 2008 | |
| Direxion Daily 7-10 Year Treasury Bear 3X | 12.22% | 12.09M | Apr 2009 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 9.04% | 11.48M | Apr 2008 |
Lowest-Cost Leveraged Bonds ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN | 0.85% | 4.67M | Sep 2018 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury | 0.93% | 309.41M | Apr 2008 | |
| ProShares Ultra High Yield | 0.95% | 21.31M | Apr 2011 | |
| UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury | 0.95% | 16.74M | Mar 2012 | |
| ProShares UltraShort 7-10 Year Treasury | 0.95% | 11.48M | Apr 2008 |
Highest-Yield Leveraged Bonds ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN | 13.34% | 4.67M | Sep 2018 | |
| UltraPro Short 20+ Year Treasury | 10.00% | 16.74M | Mar 2012 | |
| Roundhill Treasury Bond WeeklyPay ETF | 8.06% | — | Nov 2025 | |
| Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X ETF | 3.95% | 2.48B | Apr 2009 | |
| ProShares Ultra 7-10 Year Treasury | 3.50% | 15.07M | Jan 2010 |
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