Broadcom, Micron Traders Get New Tools With Direxion's Latest Leveraged Bull And Bear ETFs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 10 2024
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Source: Benzinga
New Leveraged ETFs Launched: Direxion has introduced new leveraged ETFs for Broadcom and Micron, allowing traders to amplify or inverse their exposure to these semiconductor stocks with products like the Daily AVGO Bull 2X Shares and Daily MU Bear 1X Shares.
Target Audience and Risks: These ETFs are designed for experienced traders with a high risk tolerance, as they focus on short-term trading strategies and are not suitable for long-term investment approaches due to the inherent risks of leveraged products.
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Analyst Views on MU
Wall Street analysts forecast MU stock price to fall
26 Analyst Rating
24 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 731.990
Low
235.00
Averages
336.12
High
500.00
Current: 731.990
Low
235.00
Averages
336.12
High
500.00
About MU
Micron Technology, Inc. provides memory and storage solutions. The Company delivers a portfolio of high-performance dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through its Micron and Crucial brands. The Company's products enable advancing in artificial intelligence (AI) and compute-intensive applications. Its segments include Cloud Memory Business Unit (CMBU), Core Data Center Business Unit (CDBU), Mobile and Client Business Unit (MCBU) and Automotive and Embedded Business Unit (AEBU). CMBU is focused on memory solutions for large hyperscale cloud customers, and high bandwidth memory (HBM) for all data center customers. CDBU is focused on memory solutions for mid-tier cloud, enterprise, and OEM data center customers and storage solutions for all data center customers. MCBU is focused on memory and storage solutions for mobile and client segments. AEBU is focused on memory and storage solutions for the automotive, industrial, and consumer segments.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
- Price Surge Context: Micron Technology's stock has surged over 600% in the past year, rising from around $100 to over $700, making a stock split more plausible, especially as it approaches $1,000, a price point where management typically considers splitting to reduce employee stock option costs.
- Historical Split Record: It has been over 25 years since Micron last split its stock, with the last splits occurring in 1995 and 2000 at a 2-for-1 ratio, indicating the company's cautious approach to high stock prices.
- Strong Market Demand: The supply of server memory chips is nearly sold out due to surging AI data center demand, with future production already purchased in advance, allowing Micron and its peers to significantly raise prices, thereby driving rapid revenue and profit growth.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: AI memory chip demand is expected to triple from 2025 to 2028, and although Micron plans to increase production capacity in the coming years, the supply crunch may persist, which will likely support continued upward pressure on its stock price.
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- Economic Stability: US weekly initial unemployment claims fell by 3,000 to 209,000, close to the expected 210,000, indicating stability in the labor market and boosting investor confidence in economic recovery.
- Manufacturing Expansion: The May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose by 0.8 to 55.3, surpassing expectations of 53.8, marking the strongest pace of expansion in four years, which could drive investment and growth in related sectors.
- Oil Price Volatility: WTI crude oil prices retreated after an initial 4% gain, influenced by market reactions to the situation in Iran, highlighting the uncertainty in the energy market that may impact the overall economy.
- Corporate Earnings Performance: So far, 83% of the 466 S&P 500 companies have beaten earnings estimates, with Q1 earnings projected to climb 12% year-over-year, providing support for the stock market despite a slowdown in the tech sector.
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- Market Growth Potential: According to Grand View Research, the generative AI market is projected to expand at a 40.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, indicating a strong trend of widespread industry adoption that attracts investor interest.
- ETF Investment Opportunity: The Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) has reached $1.75 billion in assets under management since its May 2023 launch, holding 43 stocks and providing a convenient option for investing in the generative AI space, especially with its nearly 240% rise since inception.
- Portfolio Performance: CHAT's top six holdings include Nvidia (7.06%), Alphabet (6.56%), and AMD (5.70%), outperforming the S&P 500's 76% and Nasdaq's 106% gains, highlighting its significance in the AI ecosystem.
- Cost vs. Returns Comparison: Although CHAT's management fee is 0.57% higher than the passively managed Invesco QQQ ETF, its growth rate since inception remains substantial, indicating that investors can achieve higher return potential through CHAT amid the AI market expansion.
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- Oil Price Surge Impacts Market: The S&P 500 index fell 0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 index decreased 0.51% as crude oil prices rose over 2% due to tensions between the US and Iran, indicating market concerns over potential energy supply disruptions.
- Mixed Economic Data: Initial US weekly unemployment claims fell by 3,000 to 209,000, close to expectations, while the May Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey unexpectedly dropped to -0.4, reflecting uncertainty in economic recovery that could affect investor confidence.
- Weak Performance in Tech Stocks: Nvidia's earnings beat expectations but its stock fell over 1% amid rising competition, and Intuit plummeted more than 19% due to revenue falling short of forecasts, highlighting challenges within the tech sector.
- International Market Volatility: Overseas markets showed mixed results, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.02%, China's Shanghai Composite falling 2.04%, while Japan's Nikkei index rose 3.14%, reflecting global economic uncertainty and divergent investor sentiment.
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- Market Growth Potential: According to Grand View Research, the generative AI market is projected to grow at a 40.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, indicating ample investment opportunities as more industries adopt these tools.
- Asset Management Scale: Since its launch in May 2023, the CHAT ETF has amassed $1.75 billion in assets under management and holds 43 stocks, with Nvidia comprising 7.06% of its portfolio, highlighting its significance in AI infrastructure investments.
- Investment Returns: The CHAT ETF has surged nearly 240% since inception, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 76% and Nasdaq's 106% gains, reflecting its successful investment strategy in AI chipmakers.
- Fee Structure Comparison: CHAT's expense ratio is 0.75%, which is 0.57% higher than the passively managed Invesco QQQ ETF; nevertheless, CHAT is still viewed as a straightforward way to profit from the ongoing expansion of the AI market.
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- Oil Price Surge Affects Markets: Crude oil prices jumped over 3% due to doubts about a US-Iran peace deal, leading the S&P 500 to decline by 0.44%, the Dow Jones by 0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 by 0.49%, indicating market sensitivity to geopolitical risks.
- Mixed Economic Data: Initial US weekly unemployment claims fell by 3,000 to 209,000, close to the expected 210,000, while the May Philadelphia Fed business outlook unexpectedly dropped by 27.1 to -0.4, reflecting uncertainty in economic recovery that could impact investor confidence.
- Divergent Tech Stock Performance: Nvidia's earnings report exceeded expectations, yet its stock fell by 0.60% amid rising competition, highlighting the challenges tech companies face in sustaining growth in a highly competitive environment.
- International Market Volatility: Overseas stock markets showed mixed results, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.52% and Japan's Nikkei up 3.14%, reflecting varying responses to economic conditions across different regions, which may influence investors' asset allocation strategies.
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