Leveraged and inverse ETF trading surges, nuclear stocks and oil ETFs rise together
7Month 10~12day, leveraged and inverse ETF trading surged in the market. Over the same period, nuclear-related stocks, the Hong Kong H Index ETF, and oil investment products were strong, while the semiconductor sector saw the upward revision trend in target prices come to a halt, leaving the outlook mixed. It was also reported that the ultra-pure water facility for a major semiconductor mega-project was sent back for a fresh review.
As trading concentrated in leveraged and inverse ETFs, the ETF share of the market increased noticeably. 2026Year 7Month 12day and 10day were covered in several reports confirming the related trend.
7Month 12day, indicators showed that trading in inverse and leveraged ETFs surged together. The tendency for investors to manage short-term positions through ETFs stood out.
7Month 10day, reports highlighted that securing power is essential for operating large semiconductor fabs, and related nuclear stocks showed gains. The stock prices reflected power demand and supply issues.
On the same day and 12day, indicators showed that Hong Kong H-index tracking ETFs and crude oil investment products were strong. Global asset allocation led in part to domestic buying.
In the semiconductor sector, the trend of higher target prices stalled, and reports with mixed outlooks kept coming. 7On the 11day, there were analyses warning of peak-out concerns, while some brokerages also suggested that now was a buying opportunity.
Lastly, 7month 12day, news emerged that the design of the ultrapure-water platform center for the semiconductor mega project had been reviewed from scratch. Concerns have been raised about the project schedule and the possibility of design changes.
In sum, on 7month 10to 12day, the market simultaneously saw concentrated ETF trading, strength in energy and resource-related products, division in opinions on the semiconductor sector, and a review of the mega project’s design.