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Leveraged ETFs see a surge in 2026 as volatility concerns grow

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Leveraged ETFs have been booming in 2026, according to MarketWatch.

Some investors view the products' tendency to amplify swings in underlying stocks as a feature, while others warn they could add volatility to the broader stock market.

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MarketWatchRisky leveraged ETFs are booming in 2026. Some worry they could be making the stock market more volatile.
MarketWatchRisky leveraged ETFs are booming in 2026. Some worry they could be making the stock market more volatile.

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