--- title: "U.S. Niche Equities and Leveraged ETFs See Surprising Mid-2026 Activity" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/299878681.md" description: "Niche U.S. equities and targeted ETFs are seeing renewed momentum in late 2026. I'm told institutions are paying close attention to successful billion-dollar IPOs from tech firms, while a flurry of new leveraged ETFs hit the market." datetime: "2026-09-23T10:12:25.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/299878681.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/299878681.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/299878681.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # U.S. Niche Equities and Leveraged ETFs See Surprising Mid-2026 Activity In the latter half of 2026, beneath the usual noise of Big Tech, a wave of niche U.S. equities and thematic ETFs is quietly making waves. I'm told that following a string of successful billion-dollar IPOs this summer, Wall Street is taking a fresh look at these off-the-radar assets. Meanwhile, leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to single stocks are flooding the market at a rapid clip—perhaps the most significant overhaul of retail trading tools we've seen lately. ### Bending Spoons (BSP.US) The tech company's recent expansion has been aggressive. The stock has seen a noticeable pullback recently, but the underlying business is humming. According to people familiar with the matter, after raising over a billion dollars in its July 2026 Nasdaq IPO, Bending Spoons went on a buying spree, snagging Airtable and moving to acquire Miro. Q2 2026 revenue skyrocketed, and insiders suggest the company is targeting nearly 2.8 billion dollars in full-year revenue as it solidifies its grip on the collaboration software market. ### Csquare (CSQR.US) The data center operator also pulled off a massive July 2026 IPO. Though shares have faced some downward pressure over the past month, Wall Street remains firmly on board. Csquare reported record Q2 2026 revenue with strong double-digit growth year-over-year. I understand from multiple sources that prominent analysts are maintaining their "Buy" ratings, betting on the long-term value of its 62 interconnection sites across major metropolitan markets. ### Fortrea Holdings (FTRE.US) The global contract research organization has been busy reorganizing. The stock has experienced a bumpy ride over the past year. In September 2026, Fortrea announced a definitive agreement to acquire early phase clinical assets from Worldwide Clinical Trials. Adding to the intrigue, they recently reinstated their CFO after a legal dispute. This signals a concerted effort to stabilize operations, backed by a solid Q2 revenue base of over 600 million dollars. ### Semnur Pharmaceuticals (SMNR.US) This microcap biopharma name has seen some dramatic corporate maneuvers. I'm told the company signed a binding term sheet in July 2026 for a massive 100 million-dollar strategic investment from iHolding Group. The market is closely watching its non-opioid pain management product, SP-102, though the stock remains highly volatile at depressed levels as traders await commercialization updates. ### Also - **Reitar Logtech Holdings (RITRF.US)**: The logistics firm announced a fresh share repurchase program in August 2026 and secured a multi-million dollar service arrangement, sparking recent trading interest. - **Allied Gaming & Entertainment (AIFA.US)**: Shares have slipped recently as the market awaits its next crucial earnings release scheduled for November 2026 to see if it can reverse its net losses. - **TDAQ Lift ETF (TDAX.US)**: The actively managed fund has been aggressive with its yield, declaring multiple dividends in September 2026 alone. - **Leveraged ETF Boom**: There is a growing flood of single-stock derivatives. The **T-REX 2X Long EOSE Daily Target ETF (EOSU.US)**, the **Tradr 2X Short COHR Daily ETF (COHQ.US)**, and the **Corgi COHR 2x Daily ETF (COHC.US)** have all seen active trading recently. 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