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GraniteShares 2x Long AMD Daily ETF(AMDL)
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Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AMDL
09/14/2026: AMDL (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
AMDL is a leveraged ETF designed to provide 2x the daily performance of AMD stock through the use of swap agreements. Its primary advantage is the ability for active traders to amplify tactical exposure without using margin, though it carries significant risks including high volatility and performance decay over time. It is best suited for experienced investors with a short-term momentum strategy who monitor their positions daily. Investors must be aware that the fund is designed for short-term trading and can result in substantial losses in volatile or declining markets, with performance often diverging significantly from the long-term returns of AMD.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | This fund is designed for short-term tactical trading rather than long-term capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum traders can utilize the 2x leverage to amplify gains during strong upward trends in AMD. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The fund's leveraged strategy and daily rebalancing objective contradict the philosophy of long-term value investing. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The fund does not focus on income generation and may suffer from tracking errors and decay that erode capital. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The 2x leverage profile creates high volatility risk unsuitable for conservative investors. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is an experienced, active day trader with a high tolerance for risk and a specific short-term thesis on AMD.
Suitability
AMDL is strictly for active traders seeking intraday or very short-term leverage; it is not suitable for passive index followers or long-term investors.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | The 2x daily leverage amplifies the volatility of the underlying AMD stock significantly. |
| Market risk | High | The ETF is directly exposed to the price fluctuations of a single technology stock. |
| Concentration | High | Exposure is concentrated entirely on the performance of AMD, lacking diversification. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium / high | Compounding of daily returns and management fees can lead to significant divergence from the underlying stock's long-term performance. |
| Liquidity | Medium | While liquid, secondary market liquidity is dependent on the trading volume of the underlying security. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The semiconductor industry is cyclical and highly competitive, impacting the risk profile of the underlying asset. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AMDL exhibits extremely high volatility due to its 2x multiplier, making it inappropriate for non-tactical investors.
Market Risk
The fund is tethered to the performance of AMD, inheriting all company-specific and semiconductor-industry risks.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivatives | Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) — seeks 2x daily return | 95 | The fund uses swap agreements to provide double the daily performance of AMD stock. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | Short-term cash holdings act as collateral for the derivative contracts held by the ETF. |
Price Behavior

Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 164.23% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | ETF Returns Performance |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 15, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $991.99M |
| Issuer | Graniteshares |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Distribution Yield | 0% |
| Inception | Mar 15, 2024 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +270.87% |
| 1 Year | +499.48% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 249.48% |
| 3Y Volatility | 0% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0 |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 0.00% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
| Distribution Yield | 0% |
Upturn AI Summary
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