MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs (BNKU) Alternatives
MicroSectors U.S. Big Banks Index 3X Leveraged ETNs (BNKU) belongs to the Leveraged Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BNKU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BNKU
BNKU charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BNKU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | BNKU vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | BNKU vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long NVDA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | BNKU vs NVDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long AMD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jan 24, 2025 | BNKU vs AMDG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long HOOD Daily ETF | 0.75% | Mar 20, 2025 | BNKU vs HOOG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNKU
Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 98 | Apr 10, 2013 | BNKU vs KORU | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | BNKU vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | BNKU vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | BNKU vs GGLL | |
| Direxion Daily TSM Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Oct 3, 2024 | BNKU vs TSMX |
Top Performing BNKU Alternatives (YTD)
BNKU alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN | 168.34% | Apr 9, 2019 | BNKU vs NRGU | |
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 141.86% | Feb 16, 2023 | BNKU vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | BNKU vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 102.61% | Apr 1, 2020 | BNKU vs GUSH | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 85.56% | Jan 30, 2007 | BNKU vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNKU
BNKU alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 14.33% | Apr 1, 2021 | BNKU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | BNKU vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.95% | Jun 17, 2025 | BNKU vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | BNKU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | BNKU vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNKU
BNKU alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | -11.83% | Apr 1, 2021 | BNKU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | BNKU vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | BNKU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | BNKU vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | BNKU vs XTJL |
Other ETFs from Bank of Montreal
Most popular Bank of Montreal ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors FANG+™ Index 3X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 24 | -38.12% | Jan 22, 2018 | BNKU vs FNGU | |
| MicroSectors FANG+ Index 2X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 34 | -25.13% | Aug 1, 2018 | BNKU vs FNGO |
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