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Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 07/27/2025

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Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last WeekThese 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. MSOX – AdvisorShares MSOS Daily Leveraged ETF MSOX, which seeks to achieve 2x the total daily return of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) through swap agreements, topped the list with a ~43% weekly return. The MSOX ETF rallied last week primarily due to increased optimism surrounding U.S. cannabis reform, fueled by market rumors of a landmark executive order for immediate rescheduling and the advancement of a bipartisan Senate cannabis bill. As a leveraged ETF, MSOX amplified these gains. 2. KOLD – ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas KOLD, which offers 2x daily inverse leveraged exposure to natural gas, ranked second on the list of top performing levered/ inverse ETFs, returning over 28% last week. U.S. natural gas prices declined, settling sharply lower as cooler U.S. weather forecasts signaled reduced demand from electricity providers for air conditioning. 3. HIMZ – Defiance Daily Target 2X Long HIMS ETF HIMZ seeks to deliver 2x leveraged exposure to the daily share price movement of Hims & Hers Health Inc. The stock surge occurred, driven by positive technical signals, strong investor interest in its core business, and investors preparing ahead of its earnings. 4. NAIL – Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X Shares The NAIL ETF, focusing on the US housing segment, ranked among the top-performing levered ETFs returning over ~15%, buoyed by cautious optimism that new trade agreements from Washington could shield the economy from significant tariffs and keep its momentum strong. 5. GDXU – MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN GDXU is a leveraged equity fund that provides 3x exposure to an index comprised of two of the largest gold miners’ ETFs, viz VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), that invest in the global gold mining industry. GDXU returned over 13% last week. Gold prices rose in the last week, driven by a mix of global factors like geopolitical tensions, central bank buying, and investor demand for safe-haven assets. 6. NUGT – Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares Another gold ETF, NUGT, seeks daily investment results of 200% of the performance of the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index, also ranked among the top levered ETFs. The ETF gained more than ~10% in the last week. 7. EZJ – ProShares Ultra MSCI Japan EZJ offers 2x daily long leverage to the MSCI Japan Index was another contender on the list, following Japan’s tariff agreement with the United States. The foreign investments have also significantly increased in Japanese equities. 8. CURE – Direxion Daily Healthcare Bull 3x Shares The CURE ETF offers 3x daily leveraged exposure to an index of healthcare stocks. The healthcare sector gained ~3% and was the second-best-performing sector in the last five days. 9. SMCX – Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SMCI ETF SMCX seeks to deliver 2x leveraged exposure to the daily share price movement of Super Micro Computer, Inc., featured on the top-performing levered ETFs’ list. SMCI shares rose this week, buoyed by growing investor optimism ahead of its upcoming earnings report and the continued strength of the artificial intelligence sector. 10. RIOX – Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RIOT ETF RIOX aims to provide 2x long daily price performance of Riot Platforms, Inc., focusing on cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency mining computers, also made it to the list with over 9% weekly gains. Fueled by significant trading volume, RIOT shares climbed, supported by its recent breakout from a descending channel, indicating robust upward momentum. For more news, information, and analysis, visit the Leveraged & Inverse Content Hub.

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