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03 Aug 2026, 15:44 UTC · 2h ago
Leveraged ETFs Watchlist And Focus On SPXL History
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SPXL simulation since 2000 shows a maximum drawdown of -98% and underperformance relative to SPY for buy-and-hold strategies. — Extremely high drawdown risk and long-term underperformance discourage long-term holding of leveraged ETFs.
-0.80SPXL suffers from leverage-induced drift and decay, with an average 12-month drift of -2.25%. — Constant value erosion due to volatility decay reduces the efficiency of the instrument for investors.
-0.40SPXL's long-term annualized return since inception is nearly 30%, outpacing the S&P 500. — Positive historical returns demonstrate the potential for significant gains during strong bull markets.
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The article highlights leverage-induced drift, decay, and significant potential drawdowns for the ETF.
The article notes that SPY would have outperformed SPXL in a long-term simulated buy-and-hold scenario.
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