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MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETN...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US0636798235
CUSIP
063679823
Inception Date
Apr 2, 2019
Region
North America (U.S.)
Leveraged
3x
Index Tracked
Solactive MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index (-300%)
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Value

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs (BNKU) has returned -21.78% so far this year and 63.35% over the past 12 months.


MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs

1D
10.05%
1M
-5.87%
YTD
-21.78%
6M
-6.06%
1Y
63.35%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 20, 2025, BNKU's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +2.18%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +26.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -27.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, BNKU closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +26.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -26.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.25%-19.51%-5.87%-21.78%
2025-3.31%-27.67%-14.47%26.57%24.87%8.84%11.69%5.81%-4.15%4.44%19.96%46.04%

Benchmark Metrics

MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs has an annualized alpha of 17.34%, beta of 3.36, and R² of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 21, 2025.

  • This ETF captured 521.98% of S&P 500 Index gains and 263.64% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 17.34% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 3.36 means this ETF moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index — expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.

Alpha
17.34%
Beta
3.36
0.68
Upside Capture
521.98%
Downside Capture
263.64%

Expense Ratio

BNKU has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BNKU ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


BNKU Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
BNKU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4545
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BNKU Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
BNKU Omega Ratio Rank: 5757
Omega Ratio Rank
BNKU Calmar Ratio Rank: 6363
Calmar Ratio Rank
BNKU Martin Ratio Rank: 4646
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs (BNKU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BNKUBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.86

0.90

-0.03

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.44

1.39

+0.05

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.22

1.21

+0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.66

1.40

+0.26

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.49

6.61

-2.12

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Dividends

Dividend History


MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs was 58.03%, occurring on Apr 4, 2025. Recovery took 60 trading sessions.

The current MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs drawdown is 33.69%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-58.03%Feb 21, 202531Apr 4, 202560Jul 2, 202591
-40.97%Feb 10, 202623Mar 13, 2026
-19.21%Sep 22, 202515Oct 10, 202523Nov 12, 202538
-15.65%Nov 13, 20256Nov 20, 20258Dec 3, 202514
-15.51%Jan 7, 202612Jan 23, 202610Feb 6, 202622

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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