REX Shares Launches AKAL, OCNL and PENU 2X Leveraged ETFs on Cboe

REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management have expanded their lineup of leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the launch of three new T-REX products designed to provide twice the daily performance of individual U.S. technology stocks.

The newly listed funds, T-REX 2X Long Daily Target Akamai ETF (AKAL), T-REX 2X Long Daily Target DigitalOcean ETF (OCNL) and T-REX 2X Long Daily Target Penguin Solutions ETF (PENU) began trading on Cboe on August 6, according to the issuer’s announcement and exchange listing information. The products seek to deliver 200% of the daily performance of their respective underlying stocks before fees and expenses.

T-REX ETF lineup continues to expand

The launch adds three more funds to the growing T-REX family, which focuses on single-stock leveraged ETFs targeting traders seeking amplified short-term exposure to individual companies.

According to REX Shares’ official announcement, AKAL tracks Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), OCNL targets DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DOCN) and PENU follows Penguin Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: PENG). Cboe’s new listings page also confirms that all three funds commenced trading on August 6.

Unlike traditional index ETFs, leveraged single-stock ETFs are designed to achieve their stated investment objective only for a single trading day. Daily portfolio rebalancing means returns over longer holding periods can differ significantly from twice the cumulative return of the underlying stock.

Leveraged products are designed for active traders

The prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission explains that the funds use derivatives and other financial instruments to obtain leveraged exposure rather than directly holding twice the value of the underlying shares.

These products are intended primarily for sophisticated investors who actively monitor their positions. Because leverage resets daily, market volatility and compounding effects can produce performance that diverges from investor expectations when held beyond one trading session.

Industry regulators have repeatedly noted that leveraged ETFs generally suit short-term trading strategies rather than long-term investment portfolios because gains and losses are magnified relative to the underlying asset.

Why Akamai, DigitalOcean and Penguin Solutions?

The addition of Akamai, DigitalOcean and Penguin Solutions reflects continued demand for niche single-stock exposure beyond the largest technology companies.

Akamai is a long-established cloud computing and cybersecurity provider, while DigitalOcean focuses on cloud infrastructure for developers and small-to-medium businesses. Penguin Solutions, formerly operating under a different corporate structure before its rebranding, provides enterprise infrastructure and artificial intelligence-related computing solutions.

Their inclusion broadens the T-REX product suite beyond mega-cap names that have traditionally dominated leveraged ETF launches.

Leveraged ETF market continues growing

The launch also underscores continued innovation in the U.S. ETF market, where issuers have increasingly introduced specialized products targeting individual equities, thematic sectors and tactical trading strategies.

REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management have steadily expanded the T-REX range during the past two years, adding leveraged and inverse products linked to technology, artificial intelligence, energy and other actively traded stocks.

While these funds have attracted interest from active traders seeking enhanced exposure without using margin accounts directly, regulators continue to caution investors that leveraged ETFs carry substantially higher risk than conventional ETFs.

Because the products seek to deliver 2x daily returns, sharp intraday swings in the underlying shares can translate into amplified gains or losses for ETF holders.

What investors should watch next

Market participants will likely monitor the first several trading sessions for indicators including trading volume, liquidity and assets under management to gauge investor demand for the new funds.

Investors should also review each fund’s prospectus to understand its investment objective, derivatives strategy, expenses and risk disclosures before trading.

As the market for single-stock leveraged ETFs expands, issuers continue introducing products tied to an increasingly diverse range of companies, reflecting sustained demand for tactical trading instruments while reinforcing the importance of understanding the mechanics and risks associated with daily leveraged exposure.