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The 'Squid Game' market: Risky leveraged ETFs boomed in 2024. Now comes the bust.


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 at 10:21 GMT by MarketWatch   Print publication without navigation

  • In the public imagination, ETFs have long been typecast as staid, index-tracking products designed to help investors build wealth over time. But a newer generation of funds is turning that ethos on its head.

The article from MSN discusses the surge and subsequent decline of leveraged ETFs, particularly those linked to the "Squid Game" market phenomenon in 2024. Leveraged ETFs, which aim to deliver multiples of the daily performance of an index or asset, experienced a boom due to speculative trading and the allure of high returns. However, these financial instruments are inherently risky due to their daily reset mechanism, which can lead to significant losses over time, especially in volatile markets. The article highlights how these ETFs, which saw a peak in popularity, are now facing a bust as market conditions change, with investors potentially facing substantial losses. It warns of the dangers of these products, emphasizing the need for investors to understand the mechanics and risks involved in leveraged ETFs before diving into such high-stakes investments.

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