Edward Egilinsky is the Head of Global Sales & Distribution at Direxion, where he leads global client strategy across ETFs and alternative investment solutions.In his latest market review and outlook, Edward Egilinsky outlines how trading behaviour in 2025 has been shaped by a narrow set of dominant themes—and why 2026 is likely to be more volatile, but also richer in tactical opportunities for active investors.1. 2025 Review: Trading Activity Concentrated in AI and Mega CapsEdward notes that Semiconductors, AI, and the Magnificent 7 dominated trading activity throughout 2025, particularly within the leveraged and inverse ETF universe. Data from US-listed products shows trading volumes and fund flows heavily concentrated in Nasdaq-related exposures, semiconductor plays, and selective s