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JPMorgan: $26B Leveraged ETFs Sparked October Stock Selloff
10/14/2025
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- JPMorgan analysts say roughly $26 billion in leveraged ETFs contributed to the U.S. stock selloff on October 13, 2025.
- The selling was triggered by tariff threats against China from President Donald Trump.
- The report notes leveraged ETFs account for 33% of new launches yet 1% of the $12 trillion market.
- Equities rebounded the following day as Trump softened his trade rhetoric.
- GraniteShares is seeking approval for new 3x leveraged products.
