Direxion CEO Douglas Yones sees the technology and energy sectors as key growth areas as investors look to navigate the volatile global market landscape in 2025.
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, he argued that while widespread market uncertainty remains, the semiconductor and energy industries are poised to stand out.
Semiconductors: Key growth areas
Yones points to the semiconductor industry, which is largely driven by the growing demand for AI technology. “Technology, particularly AI and the semiconductor industry, stand out as key areas of growth,” he says.
As AI applications expand, the need for more advanced chips will increase, making this an area of great potential. For traders who want to take advantage of this, Yones recommends leveraged ETFs such as Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3XShares. SOXLoffers significant opportunities to the semiconductor industry.
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Policy shift revitalizes energy sector
The energy sector is also expected to grow in 2025, with favorable policies likely to boost the growth of fossil fuel companies. “The Trump administration has been very clear about its position on drilling, and the administration could become friendlier to fossil fuel companies,” Yones said.
He thinks this will likely hurt alternative energy stocks, but he thinks it will create an energy ETF like the Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2x Stock. ERX An attractive option for traders.
Looking to the future: growth potential in 2025
We expect both semiconductor and energy stocks to dominate investors’ portfolios over the next year as AI drives technological progress and President-elect Donald Trump’s administration continues its pro-fossil fuel stance. has been done.
“We expect energy and semiconductor stocks to benefit from both technology trends and government policy,” Yones said.
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