Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF

ERX

Valor de mercado US$ 272 mi

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares offers leveraged exposure to the Energy Select Sector Index, targeting 2x daily performance before fees. The recent drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline has sharply reduced oil supply and highlighted persistent vulnerabilities in global energy infrastructure. With oil markets undersupplied and inventories plunging, I expect oil prices to rise until demand destruction occurs, favoring a long ERX position in the near term.

Brent crude nears $100 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply risks, putting oil and energy ETFs in focus while pressuring retail, airline and India-focused funds.

Don't worry. The “curse” largely boils down to Iran War's impact on renewable energy stocks.

The two largest U.S. integrated supermajors, Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX), reported second-quarter profits that surged on rising oil prices due to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. With these two firms accounting for large allocations in many energy ETFs, their earnings serve as a primary catalyst for the entire energy ETF landscape.

Shipping disruptions and supply risks could keep oil prices elevated, with Goldman seeing a path to $120 Brent. Here are some energy ETFs worth watching.

Oil prices spiked after the U.S. announced a Hormuz blockade. Leveraged oil ETFs like ERX, GUSH, DIG and OILU could benefit.

A relative period of calm in the oil market may well be over, following last week's goings on in the Middle East. Most notably, the U.S. renewed military strikes against Iran, with President Trump potentially unnerving the oil market by saying the already fragile peace deal between the two countries is over.

Oil surges over 5% on extended Iran blockade fears. Leveraged energy ETFs like GUSH, ERX and OILU come into focus for short-term traders.

Energy ETFs gain appeal as oil prices are expected stay above pre-conflict levels, with supply shocks, stalled Iran talks & tight markets indicating sustained price strength.

Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X ETF surged 84.4% in Q1 2026, outperforming XLE's 37% gain amid energy sector strength. U.S. energy companies benefit from geopolitical tensions, supportive U.S. policy, and global supply concerns, positioning XLE and ERX for continued profitability. ERX's leverage offers high reward but carries significant risk and time decay, making it suitable only for short-term tactical trades with disciplined stops.