US margin debt hit a record $1.4 trillion in May 2026, up 54% year-over-year, as leveraged ETFs and options trading push stock valuations to risky levels.

US margin debt hit a record $1.42 trillion in May 2026 as leveraged ETFs concentrate in tech and AI sectors, raising fears of a leverage-driven market

US margin debt hit a record $1.42 trillion in May 2026 as equity financing costs surged to their highest since December 2024, raising risks for crypto and

US margin debt hit a record $1.4 trillion in May 2026, up 54% year-over-year, as leveraged ETFs and options trading push stock valuations to risky levels.

US stock markets are facing a new hurdle as borrowing costs for financing equity positions surge. Record demand for leveraged investments and derivatives activity are straining…