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Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares

SOXL provides 3x daily exposure to a modified market-cap-weighted index of 30 US-listed semiconductor companies.

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With the tailwinds blowing from artificial intelligence (AI), the semiconductor continues to witness expansive growth. This was further confirmed with a strong sales revenue showing in the third quarter.

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On Wednesday, Direxion expanded its fund lineup. They introduced two new pairs of single-stock Leveraged & Inverse ETFs.

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Leveraged ETFs are risky and unpredictable, and daily trading internals over the past 6 months have caused SOXL to return worse than it's target 3x factor to the underlying. Despite SOXL's impressive past gains, its recent 60% drop indicates impaired value that isn't likely to be recovered even if semiconductor stocks rebound. Alternatives to SOXL that I presented in mid-June have outperformed this leveraged ETF.

SOXL Is Down -55% Since I Suggested Alternatives; My Recommendation Doesn't Change

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Nvidia has been a prominent centerpiece when it comes to getting semiconductor exposure on the back of the artificial intelligence (AI) theme. But it could see competition from another Magnificent Seven peer: Amazon.

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Leveraged ETFs like SOXL offer high volatility, making them suitable for DIY option monetization to generate income and capitalize on AI trends. SOXL's 30-Day IV of 70-80 and active options market provide opportunities for significant weekly and monthly yields through strategic call selling. DIY option income strategies, including selling PUTs and using protective PUTs, can enhance safety and establish capital buffers.

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The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares ETF is a 3x leveraged ETF that produced nearly a 400% return from late October 2023 through July 2024. SOXL shares are highly volatile, with shareholder value getting cut roughly in half since the July top. The semiconductors currently have a rough technical setup, high valuations, and insiders have been selling.

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The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares ETF (SOXL) has been one of the best-performing funds in the past decade as demand for chips soared. The fund has jumped by more than 2,085% in the last decade and by 186% in the past five years.

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Nvidia (NVDA) has been one of the most interesting stocks of the year. The company isn't new to disruptive technology and has been known for its innovations in computer graphics and gaming years before it became a household name.

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An unintentional disclosure by semiconductor equipment specialist ASML Holding N.V. ASML penalized the broader technology sector, with the benchmark Nasdaq index losing 1% on Tuesday.

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A persistent bullish trade this year has been the semiconductor industry with the S&P 500 Semiconductors Index up over 80% for the year. As semiconductor sales grow, this gives traders various options for bullishness, including 5 ETFs from Direxion.

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Driven by demand from cloud computing and AI, semiconductor sales have skyrocketed in recent months as pressure due to supply chain concerns and inflation has eased. The specialized chips that power these popular technologies are in such high demand that makers of these products now represent three of the 10 largest companies in the world by market capitalization—NVIDIA Corp., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

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On Thursday, Direxion expanded its single-stock leveraged and inverse ETF selection with new funds that focus on Netflix and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC). Staying Engaged With Streaming Looking at Netflix, the Direxion Daily Direxion Daily NFLX Bull 2X Shares (NFXL) aims to provide 200% of the daily performance of Netflix's common shares.

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We have highlighted 10 ETFs that have seen higher average volumes in the third quarter and are thus the top 10 funds in terms of trading volume.

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Semiconductor stocks continue to rally and will continue to do so as long as the artificial intelligence (AI) and data center themes stay hot. So far, it appears that trend could persist for some time.

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As the Nasdaq-100 continues to push higher, it doesn't appear as though certain hedge funds are sensing any frothiness. Per a Reuters report, hedge funds continue to load up on technology stocks as rate cuts loom.

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AI stocks, especially semiconductor companies like Nvidia, have outperformed the S&P and Nasdaq since 2021 but come with high volatility and risk. The SOXX ETF offers a better risk-return ratio compared to the leveraged SOXL, making it a safer choice for investors. Reducing volatility to 14% for individual stocks like Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD can still yield impressive returns while managing risk.

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Semiconductor stocks are volatile but appear poised for a year-end rally; patience should be rewarded with lower prices before the upswing. I prefer the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares ETF, or SOXL, for leveraged exposure, though it carries significant risks and requires prudent position sizing. Technical analysis of the underlying iShares Semiconductor ETF, or SOXX, shows a downtrend, but bullish indicators suggest a bottom is near, setting up for a rally.

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I have warned readers since April about the risks of owning Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares ETF, a highly leveraged Big Tech play. SOXL has dropped -25% since my original article, and the technical chart suggests a repeat of the 2022 bust. The daily rebalancing feature and high holding costs make long-term gains unlikely, with the strong potential for another -50% to -80% loss.

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Following market uncertainty in August, investors may feel compelled to reassess their portfolio allocations. With potential rate cuts from the Federal Reserve on the horizon, now may be a good time to diversify your portfolio and seek growth strategies.

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With the artificial intelligence ( AI ) story still heating up, buy semiconductor stocks on the cheap. For one, after a massive tech pullback, many are now dirt cheap, including Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ), which is just starting to regain lost momentum.

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SOXL shares doubled in value from mid-April to mid-June, prompting my cautionary article on the ETF. My timing was fortuitous, as SOXL are down ~52% since then. However, my leveraged alternatives have performed worse, leaving SOXL investors something to be grateful for. If semiconductor stocks continue to trend in one direction for several weeks at a time, SOXL could potentially outperform its target 3x factor.

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ETFs across various categories pulled in $4.4 billion in capital last week. U.S. fixed-income ETFs led the way with $3.4 billion in inflows, followed by inflows of $2.4 billion in leveraged ETFs.

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SOXL is a leveraged ETF offering high-risk, high-reward exposure to the semiconductor market, magnifying short-term trends and volatility. Recent events surrounding the Yen carry trade have led to massive unwinding, causing losses for investors and spiking market volatility. SOXL remains a strong sell due to the risks associated with the Yen carry trade unwinding and the potential for accelerated decay in volatile markets.

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ETFs across various categories pulled in $16.1 billion in capital last week, with U.S. equity ETFs leading the way with $9 billion in inflows.

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