This podcast excerpt explores the suitability of leveraged ETFs (2x or 3x) versus unleveraged ETFs for different investors. It analyzes historical performance, particularly focusing on the 2022 market downturn, to highlight the potential drawbacks of leveraged ETFs when making a single, large investment at a market peak. The discussion emphasizes that higher leverage can significantly increase recovery time after a downturn and diminish returns compared to unleveraged options in such scenarios.