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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BNKU
BNKU charges 0.95% annually. There are 97 ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Efficient U.S. Plus International Equit... | 0.35% | 43.18M | Mar 2026 | BNKU vs NTSD | |
| Corgi BRKB 2x Daily ETF | 0.45% | — | Jul 2026 | BNKU vs BRKL | |
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | 48.07M | Sep 2021 | BNKU vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF | 0.60% | 260.25M | May 2014 | BNKU vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long XYZ Daily ETF | 0.75% | 3.02M | Apr 2025 | BNKU vs XYZG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BNKU
BNKU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 50 ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | 3.86B | Oct 2024 | BNKU vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | 531.06M | Nov 2024 | BNKU vs MULL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 98 | 22.69M | Apr 2021 | BNKU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 97 | 20.37M | Apr 2021 | BNKU vs QTAP | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF | 97 | 282.58M | Feb 2025 | BNKU vs INTW |
Top Performing BNKU Alternatives (YTD)
BNKU is at 31.56% YTD. There are 80 ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 699.96%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares 2x Long DELL Daily ETF | 699.96% | 101.24M | Feb 2025 | BNKU vs DLLL | |
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 378.90% | 3.86B | Oct 2024 | BNKU vs MUU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 365.77% | 531.06M | Nov 2024 | BNKU vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily INTC Bull 2X Shares | 266.23% | 63.06M | Nov 2025 | BNKU vs LINT | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF | 265.05% | 282.58M | Feb 2025 | BNKU vs INTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BNKU
BNKU has 59.32% 1-year volatility. There are 149 ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 4.89% | 22.69M | Apr 2021 | BNKU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 6.61% | 20.37M | Apr 2021 | BNKU vs QTAP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 7.75% | 13.42M | Jul 2021 | BNKU vs XTJL | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 10.94% | 69.34M | Apr 2021 | BNKU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 11.73% | 19.11M | Jul 2021 | BNKU vs QTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BNKU
BNKU has a 1-year max drawdown of -40.97%. There are 111 ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | -1.72% | 22.69M | Apr 2021 | BNKU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -2.81% | 20.37M | Apr 2021 | BNKU vs QTAP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -5.12% | 13.42M | Jul 2021 | BNKU vs XTJL | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -8.48% | 19.11M | Jul 2021 | BNKU vs QTJL | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -9.60% | 69.34M | Apr 2021 | BNKU vs XDSQ |
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Often Compared With BNKU
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