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3 Leveraged Gold Picks That Can Turn Small Moves Into Big Ones
Authored by Nathan Reiff. Article Posted: 2/8/2026.
Key Points
- Despite a recent reversal, the price of gold is up 68% in the past year—and the price of shares of some gold mining companies has risen at an even faster rate.
- Investors willing to accept a high degree of risk in exchange for the potential to magnify single-day gains in gold or gold mining stocks might consider a leveraged ETF or ETN.
- Both 2x and 3x leveraged exposure is available via products such as SHNY, GDXU, and JNUG, although these are designed for experienced investors and remain highly speculative investments.
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A sudden reversal in the precious metals rally has left investors reassessing how gold should fit into their portfolios.
Despite plunging hundreds of dollars from a recent high near $5,600 per ounce, gold remains up 68% over the past year, and the first days of February have shown a modest recovery from the dip.
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Central banks bought more gold last year than in any year since 1967 — and the pace is accelerating just as physical demand begins to overwhelm paper supply. The next major delivery cycle opens March 31, when paper contract holders can demand physical gold from Western vaults. Dylan Jovine at Behind the Markets has identified one small company sitting on one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in North America, positioned to benefit if this supply-demand imbalance intensifies after the delivery window opens.
See Dylan Jovine's Gold Miner Pick Before the March 31 Delivery WindowOne thing seems certain: whatever direction gold takes in the near term, it will likely be highly volatile. Given that outlook, investors seeking outsized returns beyond holding physical gold or shares of gold mining stocks may consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or similar products that employ leverage.
All leveraged exchange-traded products (ETPs) carry a high degree of risk and are not appropriate for many investment strategies. Still, the following three funds may stand out to investors willing to make a larger, shorter-term bet on gold.
A Rare 3X Leveraged Play on the Price of Gold
One of several gold-focused leveraged products, the MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETNs (NYSEARCA: SHNY) is an exchange-traded note that targets the price of gold bullion. It offers 3x daily leverage, aiming to triple the daily returns of the price of gold; losses are amplified threefold as well.
SHNY does not invest in physical gold directly. Instead it provides a leveraged play on the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSEARCA: GLD), an ETF that holds bullion in vaults and is one of the most popular access points to the metal.
Because of its 3x leverage, SHNY is a more extreme way to play a short-term rise in gold and is most appropriate for investors confident in single-day price moves. For a slightly more moderate risk/reward profile, the DB Gold Double Long ETN (NYSEARCA: DGP) provides 2x leveraged exposure to gold futures.
Despite the risks, SHNY's expense ratio of 0.95% and healthy trading volume—averaging more than 184,000 shares over a recent one-month period—make it one of the more practical ways for bulls to try to capitalize on large upward moves in the price of gold.
Capitalizing on Gold Mining Companies That Have Outpaced Gold's Gains
The MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN (NYSEARCA: GDXU) is a sibling product to SHNY but focuses on gold mining stocks rather than physical bullion. Like SHNY, GDXU provides 3x leverage and achieves that exposure through a strategy of holding other ETPs.
The GDXU's holdings include the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA: GDX) and the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA: GDXJ). Together, those ETFs provide exposure to gold mining companies across a range of market capitalizations.
Gold miners offer indirect exposure to the price of gold. While they often move with gold prices, miners are also influenced by other factors—other metals they produce, individual company performance, geopolitical events, and operational risks. For that reason, GDXU may appeal to investors who want leveraged exposure to miners' upside during a prolonged metals rally while accepting additional company- and sector-specific risks.
Over the past year, GDX and GDXJ have risen roughly 126.7% and 136.5%, respectively, outpacing gold itself. That outperformance has created opportunities for GDXU to deliver sizable leveraged gains to traders.
The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.95%, and its average daily trading volume is substantially higher than SHNY's, which may appeal to investors concerned about liquidity.
A Junior Gold Mining ETF With a Dividend Bonus
The Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares (NYSEARCA: JNUG) provides 2x leverage on junior gold mining stocks.
JNUG offers a more modest 2x leverage profile and pays a dividend that yields 0.95%, which helps offset part of its higher expense ratio of 1.02%.
JNUG is primarily based on the GDXJ—with additional holdings used to achieve leverage—giving it exposure to small- and mid-cap gold mining firms. Because of that narrower focus, it may appeal to investors targeting smaller names that could see significant upside during an extended gold rally.
Wendy's Stock Is Cheap, But Can the Turnaround Actually Work?
Authored by Thomas Hughes. Article Posted: 2/17/2026.
Key Points
- Wendy's is well-positioned to rebound, but the timing is questionable amid competitors taking market share.
- Analysts are trimming targets but remain highly confident in the Hold rating.
- Institutions and short-sellers have the market set up to be squeezed when a catalyst emerges.
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Wendy’s (NASDAQ: WEN) stock is down significantly from its highs, creating a deep-value opportunity for investors. Trading at roughly 12X current-year earnings and under 8X a 2030 forecast, the valuation implies a large upside versus industry leaders. The international growth story remains intact and underpins results today. The problem is largely self-inflicted in the core U.S. market, which will weigh on results this year.
The good news is management recognizes several missteps and is taking corrective action. The bad news is public perception is slow to change: the company lost market share to competitors such as McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) and is struggling to regain traffic. Several quarters of declining U.S. comps, margin pressure, and weak guidance have taken their toll.
Analysts Lead Wendy’s Stock to Long-Term Low
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See Dylan Jovine's Gold Miner Pick Before the March 31 Delivery WindowWendy’s analyst trends are bearish, skewing toward the low end of the target range. Those trends suggest another low, single-digit decline from mid-February trading levels, but there is a silver lining.
Some indicators are negative, such as price-target revisions, but others are more constructive. The number of analysts covering Wendy's rose in 2025 and is up about 30% to 26 analysts in Q1 2026. Despite the headwinds, the consensus rating is Hold, with a relatively high 62% conviction rate and an even split between Buy and Sell ratings.
Analysts point to a price floor near $7, consistent with recent lows, and see potential for roughly 30% upside. The obvious question is what would catalyze that move. A clear catalyst would be improving earnings that translate into stronger cash flow and a credible capital-return outlook.
Wendy’s has already trimmed its dividend and curtailed buybacks. If results don't improve, the dividend could be cut again or suspended.
As it stands, free cash flow is declining but positive and sufficient to cover current payments. The 2025 free-cash-flow payout ratio is roughly 62%, which is high but still leaves room for debt coverage. Balance-sheet highlights show lower cash, decreased current and total assets, and higher long-term debt and liabilities, producing an equity decline of more than 50%. Shareholders' equity is modest at $117.3 million and leverage is elevated: long-term debt is roughly 23X equity and about 0.6X total assets.
Short-Sellers Set Wendy’s Market Up For Rebound
Short sellers remain a headwind for Wendy’s investors. Short interest isn't at record levels but is trending near historical highs — about 20% of the float as of late January. That level makes a sustained rebound less likely until the short position moderates, but when it does unwind, any rally could be vigorous.
Institutional ownership is high, with institutions holding more than 85% of the stock. That concentrated ownership has accumulated shares through the sell-off, and buying activity in early 2026 outpaced selling by about two to one, offering a potential tailwind once a turnaround begins.
From a technical perspective, the next critical support is the long-term low set during the COVID-19 panic, around $6.82 — just below the low-end analyst target of $7. Momentum indicators such as the MACD and stochastic show the stock is deeply oversold, and the increased trading volume on the decline suggests buyers are already picking up bargains.
Volume has risen as the price fell, indicating accumulation rather than purely capitulation. However, if upcoming results disappoint or fail to show improvement, the rebound could stall and the stock risks testing new lows, which might trigger a deeper selloff. Management expects weak comp sales to persist, plans additional store closures to improve footprint efficiency, and has guided revenue and earnings below consensus.
Consumer Tailwinds Can Be a Catalyst for Wendy’s
Early signs point to consumer tailwinds forming in 2026. Labor markets remain resilient, supporting broad employment, and early data suggest this year’s tax refunds are larger than last year’s — reportedly averaging more than 10% higher than in 2025. That would be positive for consumers and for consumer stocks generally.
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