The SOXL leveraged semiconductor ETF has traded $1.5 trillion in shares year-to-date in 2026, establishing a new annual volume record for leveraged ETFs with three months remaining in the year. This milestone surpasses the previous high water mark set by TQQQ last year. Trading activity has grown exponentially over the past decade, with SOXL now exceeding its entire 2016 annual volume of $3 billion on a daily basis. The record volume underscores sustained investor interest in leveraged exposure to the semiconductor sector despite broader market volatility.