Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 03/29/2026

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

1. OILU – MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. 3x Leveraged ETN

OILU, which provides 3x daily leveraged exposure to a tier-weighted index of US firms involved in oil and gas exploration and production, topped the list of levered ETFs with over 20% weekly gains. Global oil prices are skyrocketing as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran ignite fears of a multi-front war and significant supply disruptions. The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil, has triggered extreme market volatility. Consequently, skyrocketing transportation costs and regional instability are placing immense pressure on the global energy sector.

2. OILU – MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. 3x Leveraged ETN

OILU, which provides 3x daily leveraged exposure to a tier-weighted index of US firms involved in oil and gas exploration and production, topped the list of levered ETFs with over 20% weekly gains. U.S./Israel strikes on Iran have sent oil prices surging as geopolitical conflict threatens a multi-front war and supply disruptions.

3. NRGU – MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil 3 Leveraged ETN

NRGU, which tracks three times the performance of an index of US Oil & Gas companies, also featured on the levered weekly list, returning ~19%.

4. WTIU – MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETNs

Another energy-focused fund, WTIU, an exchange-traded note that tracks 3x of the daily price movements of an index of US-listed energy and oil companies, ranked among the top-performing leveraged contenders last week.

5. UVIX – 2x Long VIX Futures ETF

UVIX, which offers daily 2x leveraged exposure to short-term VIX futures, was another contender on the list of leveraged ETFs last week. U.S. market volatility spiked as the collision of Middle East conflict, surging energy costs, and weak labor data fueled stagflation fears. This triple threat has left investors on edge, balancing the risks of a slowing economy against the pressure of rising global prices.

6. GDXU – MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN

GDXU is a leveraged equity fund that provides 3x exposure to an index comprised of two of the largest gold miners’ ETFs that invest in the global gold mining industry. GDXU returned over 17% last week. Gold prices climbed last week as Middle East tensions fueled safe-haven demand, supported by a weaker dollar and falling Treasury yields.
7. FNGD – MicroSectors FANG+™ Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN

The FNGD ETF, which provides inverse exposure to US big tech equity, was on the list of top inverse ETFs as the technology sector lost ~5% and was the worst-performing sector in the last five days. The Tech sector tumbled as oil price surge and geopolitical conflicts rattled markets.

8. BERZ – MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN

Another tech-focused fund, the BERZ ETF, which provides daily -3x inverse exposure to an index of FANG and technology companies, also featured on the list of top-performing inverse ETFs with ~15% weekly returns.

9. MSTZ – T-Rex 2X Inverse MSTR Daily Target ETF

MSTZ aims to provide inverse exposure to the daily price movement of MicroStrategy Inc. stock (NASDAQ: MSTR) also featured on the inverse ETFs list last week. MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares dipped last week after the company broke its 13-week Bitcoin buying streak, cooling investor momentum. This pause in aggressive accumulation signaled a shift in strategy, leading to a pull-back from recent highs.

10. UVXY – ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF

UVXY, which offers leveraged exposure to an index of short-term VIX futures contracts, was another volatility-focused fund on the top-performing levered ETFs last week amid Middle East conflict, rising energy prices, and weak jobs data.

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