SPXL is trading 3.1% down today as tech valuation concerns and hawkish Fed commentary pressure growth-heavy S&P 500 exposure.
- Tech and semiconductor stocks are leading the decline due to valuation concerns and high capital expenditure expectations.
- Geopolitical tensions involving Iran are driving oil prices higher, while hawkish Fed commentary revives fears of sustained high interest rates.
- As a 3x leveraged ETF, SPXL is experiencing magnified losses in pre-market trading relative to the underlying S&P 500 index.