--- title: "Lumentum, AST SpaceMobile Stocks Get Their 2X Funds As Traders Chase AI And Space Plays" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287269982.md" description: "REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management launched two 2X leveraged ETFs targeting AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Lumentum Holdings (LITE) stocks, aiming to deliver 200% of their daily performance. The funds capitalize on trends in AI infrastructure and satellite connectivity. ASTS benefits from a $1.2 billion broadband initiative with AT&T and Verizon, while LITE sees growth from strong earnings and Nasdaq-100 inclusion. The launch reflects increasing investor interest in leveraged thematic ETFs." datetime: "2026-05-21T20:14:46.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/287269982.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287269982.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/287269982.md) --- # Lumentum, AST SpaceMobile Stocks Get Their 2X Funds As Traders Chase AI And Space Plays Leveraged ETF issuer **REX Shares** and **Tuttle Capital Management** expanded their growing lineup of single-stock products on Thursday with the launch of the **T-REX 2X Long ASTS Daily Target ETF** (BATS:ASUP) and the **T-REX 2X Long LITE Daily Target ETF** (BATS:LITU). The new funds are designed to deliver 200% of the daily performance of **AST SpaceMobile Inc** (NASDAQ:ASTS) and **Lumentum Holdings Inc** (NASDAQ:LITE), respectively. **Read Also: Space Stocks Are Back In Orbit As SpaceX IPO Hype Builds** **Key features of the newly launched ETFs:** - **ASUP** seeks to deliver 200% of the daily performance of AST SpaceMobile stock. - **AST SpaceMobile** is building a low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation designed to connect directly to standard, unmodified smartphones. - AST SpaceMobile's strategic partners include **AT&T Inc** (NYSE:T), **Verizon Communications Inc** (NYSE:VZ), **Vodafone Group PLC** (NASDAQ:VOD) and **Rakuten**. - **LITU** seeks to deliver 200% of the daily performance of Lumentum Holdings stock. Lumentum manufactures optical chips, components, modules and subsystems used in cloud data centers, AI/ML infrastructure and networking equipment. The company also supplies lasers used in semiconductor, display, EV and battery manufacturing markets. REX and Tuttle noted that investing in the funds is not equivalent to investing directly in ASTS or LITE shares. ## Why ASTS And LITE Matter AST SpaceMobile shares climbed Thursday supported by optimism around a reported $1.2 billion satellite broadband initiative backed by AT&T and Verizon, alongside a new carrier-led direct-to-device connectivity venture. Further, the company said its first BlueBird Block 2 satellites are headed to Cape Canaveral for a mid-June launch, possibly easing concerns over deployment delays and advancing its space-based mobile broadband ambitions. Meanwhile, Lumentum stock gained momentum following **Nvidia Corp's** strong earnings posted on Wednesday, which reinforced confidence in the AI infrastructure boom. Lumentum’s own record fiscal Q3 2026 results, with revenue surging 90% year over year to $808.4 million and non-GAAP EPS reaching $2.37, while guiding for even stronger Q4 growth, were also an added boost. Additional tailwinds included its recent **Nasdaq-100** inclusion and a new stake from **Tiger Global Management** worth about $132 million. ## Bottom Line The launches arrive as investor appetite for leveraged and thematic ETFs continues to climb, particularly around AI infrastructure and next-generation connectivity plays. REX and Tuttle said the products are aimed at traders seeking amplified exposure to two closely watched technology themes: satellite-based mobile broadband and the optical backbone supporting AI and cloud computing demand. The rollout further expands the T-REX ETF suite, which now includes more than 40 leveraged and inverse single-stock ETFs, including products tied to **Robinhood Markets Inc**, **Nvidia Corp** and **Tesla, Inc**. _Photo: Shutterstock_ **Read Also: SpaceX Mania Hits ETFs: XOVR Raises Stake Ahead Of Blockbuster IPO** ### Related Stocks - [LITE.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/LITE.US.md) - [ASTS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ASTS.US.md) - [ASTX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ASTX.US.md) - [T.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/T.US.md) - [VZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VZ.US.md) - [VOD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VOD.US.md) - [4755.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/4755.JP.md) - [NVDA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVDA.US.md) - [.NDX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.NDX.US.md) - [HOOD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HOOD.US.md) - [TSLA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSLA.US.md) - [T-A.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/T-A.US.md) - [TBB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TBB.US.md) - [T-C.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/T-C.US.md) - [VOD.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VOD.UK.md) - [NVD.DE](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NVD.DE.md) ## Related News & Research - [Defiance Launches ASTY: The 2X Long ETF for AST SpaceMobile, Inc.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287228747.md) - [$100 Invested In AST SpaceMobile 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286971455.md) - [AI Needs Power. 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