The leveraged exchange-traded fund Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares (MUU) experienced a sharp pre-market plummet of 11.18%. The fund, which aims to deliver twice the daily performance of Micron Technology Inc. (MU), was caught in a broad downturn affecting semiconductor and AI-related stocks.
The selloff was primarily triggered by investor disappointment following Broadcom Inc.'s latest quarterly earnings report. While the chipmaker delivered strong results, it declined to raise its fiscal year 2027 AI revenue guidance beyond previously stated targets. This was interpreted by the market as a signal that the explosive growth rate for AI infrastructure demand might be slowing, sparking a sector-wide retreat. This sentiment quickly spread, pulling down major memory chip stocks including Micron Technology, the underlying asset for the MUU ETF.
As a 2x leveraged product, MUU amplified the downward move in its underlying stock. The decline was exacerbated by broader market concerns about high valuations in the tech sector and potential profit-taking after a significant rally, leading to a pronounced correction during the pre-market session.
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