Nearly 90% of leveraged single-stock ETF trading in the U.S. is now attributed to individual investors, according to a new study by Direxion, Vanda Research, and The Compound Insights. These ETFs, which allow speculation on short-term stock movements, have seen a 318% increase in listings since January 2025, with retail traders accounting for up to 40% of market activity during volatile periods.
24 Feb 2026-12:21
24 Feb 2026-12:21
