Bank of America’s latest data indicates leveraged ETFs saw $1.1 billion in inflows last week, mainly targeting energy stocks. Investors are betting on supply constraints to push crude higher, though leverage in finance magnifies exposure to downside shocks if demand weakens. Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Canadian exchanges. Slok, T., Shah, R., and Galwankar. S., Apollo Global Management (2025), Outlook for private markets 2025: Interest rates higher for longer has important implications for private markets. The rebound in real estate investment trusts (REITs) is partly due to leverage in finance used for property acquisitions. As mortgage rates cool, leverage could propel another leg higher in sector performance.