Direxion Daily FTSE China Bull 3X Shares (YINN), a leveraged ETF tracking Chinese stocks, plummeted 5.01% in Friday's trading session, reflecting a broader decline in Chinese American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). YINN, which aims to provide three times the daily performance of the FTSE China 50 Index, saw its losses amplified due to its leveraged nature.

The sell-off in Chinese ADRs was widespread, affecting companies across various sectors. Tech giants and electric vehicle makers were hit particularly hard, with Pony AI and WeRide tumbling 10%, XPeng dropping 6%, and notable declines seen in Alibaba, Bilibili, and NIO, all falling around 3%. Even market leaders like Baidu and PDD Holdings were not spared, experiencing declines of 0.9% and 1% respectively.

While the exact reasons for the broad-based decline were not immediately clear, the movement suggests a shift in investor sentiment towards Chinese stocks. This could be due to various factors, including ongoing economic concerns in China, regulatory uncertainties, or global market dynamics affecting emerging market stocks. The significant drop in YINN underscores the heightened risks associated with leveraged ETFs, especially during periods of market volatility.