The Best Leveraged Equities ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Leveraged Equities ETFs.
Leveraged equities ETFs are a type of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that use leverage to amplify returns on the underlying equity or stock index. They use borrowed capital to increase the potential return on investment. Leveraged ETFs aim to provide a multiple of the return of the underlying index, usually 2x or 3x, but this can vary. For example, a 2x leveraged ETF aims to provide twice the return of the underlying index, while a 3x leveraged ETF seeks to deliver three times the return of the underlying index.
Leveraged ETFs are known for providing higher returns and volatility than traditional ETFs that do not use leverage. As a result, they are typically used as a short-term investment strategy and unsuitable for long-term investments. It's also important to note that leverage can amplify losses as well as gains, so leveraged ETFs can be riskier than traditional ETFs. Additionally, the returns of leveraged ETFs are not expected to be the same as the multiple of the returns of the underlying index over the long term due to the compounding effect of daily returns.
Before investing in leveraged ETFs, it is crucial for investors to understand the risks and volatility associated with leverage and to have a clear investment strategy. Additionally, investors should also pay attention to the expense ratios, which tend to be higher for leveraged ETFs than for traditional ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 440
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 1.08%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 11.14%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 80.22%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 19 / 100
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Best Leveraged Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | 3.44B | Oct 2024 | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | 1.11B | Nov 2024 | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 98 | 22.62M | Apr 2021 | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 98 | 19.26M | Apr 2021 | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF | 96 | 625.04M | Feb 2025 |
Best-Performing Leveraged Equities ETFs Over 5 Years
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 61.72% | 3.05B | Jan 2007 | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 36.47% | 22.99B | Mar 2010 | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 35.93% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | |
| Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | 27.94% | 374.27M | May 2017 | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 27.77% | 271.48M | Apr 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Leveraged Equities ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Efficient U.S. Plus International Equit... | 0.35% | 28.74M | Mar 2026 | |
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | 48.98M | Sep 2021 | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | 241.41M | May 2014 | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | 33.68M | Jan 2025 | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | — | Dec 2024 |
Highest-Yield Leveraged Equities ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defiance Leveraged Long Income MSTR ETF | 939.88% | 27.35M | May 2025 | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST COIN ETF | 398.18% | 29.57M | Jul 2025 | |
| Roundhill MSTR WeeklyPay ETF | 257.06% | 65.39M | Jul 2025 | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST HOOD ETF | 191.98% | 9.26M | Sep 2025 | |
| Roundhill HOOD WeeklyPay ETF | 165.53% | 148.84M | Jun 2025 |
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