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Featured Content from MarketBeat Big Risk, Potentially Bigger Return For These 3 Leveraged ETF'sWritten by Nathan Reiff. Article Posted: 1/18/2026. 
Key Points- Despite a climb of 17% in the last year in the S&P 500, market turbulence may present opportunities for leveraged ETFs to shine.
- 2x leveraged funds focused on silver or crude oil futures can capitalize on the precious metals rally and on quick changes in the oil market driven by geopolitical developments.
- A narrowly focused leveraged play on the FANG stocks and several other major tech names provides a bet that some of these leaders will return to outperforming in 2026.
With the S&P continuing its upward climb into 2026 despite broad economic uncertainty, bullish investors may try to capitalize on rising stocks and commodities using leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These products carry unusually high risk and require active management, so they are not suitable for everyone. Below are two commodity funds—one tied to the red-hot silver market and one to crude oil—and a leveraged product targeting major tech and internet companies that could appeal to investors seeking a high-risk, potentially high-reward play. Double Leverage on Silver for Traders Betting the Rally ContinuesThere are five truths reshaping America's financial future — and ignoring them could be costly. From an overextended government and vanishing savings to AI-driven job displacement and a widening wealth divide, the warning signs are clear. But according to Porter Stansberry, these same forces are also driving one of the largest wealth transfers in history. His new exposé, The Final Displacement, reveals the economic blueprint behind these shifts — and the final step he believes every American must take to protect and grow their wealth before it's too late. Click here to watch The Final Displacement for free Active traders bullish on daily price movements in silver bullion may consider the ProShares Ultra Silver ETF (NYSEARCA: AGQ). AGQ seeks 2x the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex and resets daily — meaning multi-day returns can diverge from a simple 2x multiple of the underlying due to compounding. Because direct retail access to silver futures is limited, AGQ can provide leveraged exposure without the margin requirements or contract-management of trading futures directly. The Bloomberg Silver Subindex itself is a rolling futures index and does not hold physical metal. AGQ charges an expense ratio of 0.95%, in line with many other 2x leveraged commodities funds, so investors should expect higher ongoing costs than with non-leveraged ETFs. The fund has roughly $3 billion in assets under management and strong liquidity, with a one-month average trading volume above 7 million shares. Because AGQ resets daily, it is generally better suited for short-term trades rather than buy-and-hold exposure. That said, with silver having rallied strongly over the past year, traders who expect the trend to continue may view AGQ as a way to amplify short-term gains. Equal-Weight Exposure to FANG+ Names, but Watch Liquidity2025 was a volatile year for the so-called FANG stocks and adjacent tech names, yet Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) emerged as a standout with returns of about 65% for the year. The MicroSectors FANG+ Index 2X Leveraged ETN (NYSEARCA: FNGO) may appeal to investors expecting prominent tech and internet companies to press higher in 2026. FNGO tracks an index of 10 tech and internet/media companies, expanding beyond the original FANG group to include names such as CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR). The ETN assigns relatively equal weight to each holding, which helps prevent the largest market-cap names from dominating performance. FNGO carries an expense ratio of 0.95% and offers 2x daily leverage, so like AGQ it is intended for short-term use and its multi-day returns can be affected by compounding. Consider FNGO a targeted, short-term way to gain exposure to this group—for example, to capitalize on a one-day tech catalyst. Be aware that FNGO's average trading volume is low, so liquidity can be a concern. Despite Higher Costs and Risks, UCO Can Magnify Oil GainsEarly 2026 could be a volatile period for oil, as geopolitical developments—such as potential U.S. involvement affecting Venezuela and Iran—may keep prices moving. Investors anticipating a sharp, short-term rise in oil might consider the ProShares Ultra DJ-UBS Crude Oil ETF (NYSEARCA: UCO). Although its expense ratio is relatively high at 1.43%, its 2x daily leverage can magnify gains on big oil moves. UCO generally has healthy trading volume, so active traders can typically enter and exit positions without excessive slippage. Because it resets daily, UCO is designed for short-term trading rather than long-term buy-and-hold. The ETF tracks oil futures rather than physical crude, so its performance usually follows spot oil but can diverge due to futures roll costs and market structure (contango or backwardation). For traders willing to accept the added cost and risk, UCO's 2x leverage can amplify short-term positive moves in the oil market.
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