NextEra Energy

Southern Company

Duke Energy

Constellation Energy Corp

Sempra Energy

Vistra Energy

American Electric Power Company

Dominion Energy

PG&E

Public Service Enterprise Group

Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares

UTSL provides daily 3x exposure to a market-cap-weighted index of utility companies in the US.

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The S&P 500 Utilities Index is up over 20% year to date, outpacing even the broader S&P index. Traders can use utilities as a piggyback play on artificial intelligence (AI) as the demand for electricity grows.

Traders Can Use Utilities as a Piggyback Play on AI

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All three major indices posted monthly gains, defying the historical slowdown for the month.

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We have highlighted a bunch of the best-performing leveraged equity ETFs that have gained 50% or more in the third quarter.

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We highlight a bunch of the best-performing leveraged equity ETFs that have gained more than 70% in the first nine months of 2024.

5 Best Leveraged ETFs of the First Nine Months of 2024

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After witnessing steep sell-offs at the start of August, all three major indices end the month with double-digit gains.

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When markets get volatile, investors tend to flock to safe haven sectors that can offer stability regardless of whether experts deem the economy to be in a recession. One of those sectors is utilities.

Recession or Not, Utilities Can Thrive in Current Market

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Editor's note: Any and all references to time frames longer than one trading day are for purposes of market context only, and not recommendations of any holding time frame. Daily rebalancing ETFs are not meant to be held unmonitored for long periods.

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All three major bourses hit record highs this month, touching new milestones. We highlight a bunch of the best-performing leveraged equity ETFs from different corners of the market that are leaders in their segments.

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

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 05/12/2024

The recent volatility in the S&P 500 could be shaking out investors, but the utilities sector is offering an ideal safe haven. If volatility persists, traders may want to give utilities a closer look as not only a safe haven play, but also a backdoor play on artificial intelligence (AI).

Amid Volatility, Utilities Emerge as a Backdoor AI Play

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While there are many ways to gamble in the equities sector, targeting the best leveraged ETFs for April could be a recipe for success. To be sure, you're going to have to accept a heightened risk profile.

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Bank of Montreal - MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETNs

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With big tech leading the current market rally, a risk-on sentiment fueled by the anticipation of rate cuts may have pushed safe haven sectors like utilities in the background. That said, a rebound could be underway that could potentially push utilities higher.

Despite Recent Underperformance, Utilities Could Rebound

The stock market has stumbled out of the gate early in 2024. But investors can look to positive earnings reports during the fourth quarter.

2 Leveraged ETFs to Consider as Corporate Earnings Rise

As the higher-for-longer inflation narrative continues to play out, institutional investors may be cycling into more defensive plays. European hedge funds are doing just that, and traders may want to consider mirroring that move.

Traders Can Lean Into Defense With This Utilities ETF Play

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The Israel-Gaza war grabbed all attention last week. This dragged down the bond yields and boosted volatility in the equity market.

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Wall Street delivered mixed-to-downbeat performances last week due to rising rates.

Best Leveraged ETF Areas of Last Week

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Top Performing Levered/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 04/09/2023

Boeing

BuildABear

Celsius Holdings

Cisco Systems

Enphase Energy

Intel

McDonald's

Merck

Microsoft

Northern Oil and Gas

Procter & Gamble

Tactile Systems

Walmart

Two new Breakout Stocks for Week 15 with better than 10% short-term upside, ETF updates and a Dow 30 Picks. Average cumulative returns for 2023 are +48.5% YTD. Last week peak stock gains were in ATEX +11.62% continuing the streak of 10% gainers. Active ETF portfolio continues up +17.4% YTD.

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The utilities sector is undergoing its own renaissance as clean energy initiatives come into the forefront. As such, it's turning into somewhat of a growth sector, pushing aside its staid nature.

The Evolving Utilities Sector Presents Opportunities in These 2 ETFs

With aggressive global plans to reduce carbon emissions and attain net-zero, clean energy plays are an ideal move in the market. With the help of the U.S. government's regulatory measures bolstering these initiatives, traders can capitalize further with leveraged exchange traded funds (ETFs).

2 ETFs That Stand to Benefit From Clean Energy Initiatives

It's been risk-on the past few months as investor confidence returns, putting safety on the back burner. As such, growth names are back in vogue on the stock market while safe-haven sectors may languish as economic prospects improve.

These 2 ETFs Show Growth Is Back in Style and Safe Is Yesterday's News

Utility sector has limited growth and high valuation. The utility sector stocks have done better than most sectors in 2022, but the future returns are likely limited.

UTSL: An ETF To Avoid

The default play for traders in 2023 may be to simply bet on sectors that were hit the hardest in 2022 and hope for a dead cat bounce. However, in a market still full of unknowns, some precaution is necessary, so here are a few leveraged exchange traded funds (ETFs) traders may want to consider.

3 Triple Leveraged ETFs Traders Can Consider in 2023

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares

Compared to the general market in 2022, the utilities sector has actually fared quite well, supporting the notion that the sector can hold up in a down market. One leveraged fund worth noting is the Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (UTSL), which is up about 20% over the past month.

This Leveraged Utilities ETF Is Up 20% the Past Month

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