Leveraged ETFs use derivatives to magnify daily returns of an index (e.g., 2x or 3x). They're designed for short-term trading, not long-term holding. Compounding of daily returns can cause significant drift from the underlying index over time.
Example
A 2x S&P 500 ETF aims to double the index's daily move.
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