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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN, 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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Returns By Period
MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN (GDXU) has returned -17.35% so far this year and 237.00% over the past 12 months.
MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN
- 1D
- 21.36%
- 1M
- -58.05%
- YTD
- -17.35%
- 6M
- -1.70%
- 1Y
- 237.00%
- 3Y*
- 56.52%
- 5Y*
- 3.51%
- 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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2020, GDXU's average daily return is +0.23%, while the average monthly return is +4.24%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Aug 2025 with a return of +77.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -58.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, GDXU closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 4, 2022 with a return of +29.5%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -38.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.58% | 68.99% | -58.05% | -17.35% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 44.15% | 0.89% | 51.18% | 10.54% | 5.45% | 4.36% | -8.67% | 77.64% | 73.70% | -24.91% | 45.49% | 8.86% | 796.47% |
| 2024 | -30.37% | -19.61% | 66.40% | 8.46% | 19.77% | -16.98% | 30.92% | -0.27% | 6.83% | 3.57% | -22.99% | -27.15% | -18.60% |
| 2023 | 30.57% | -38.17% | 53.21% | 5.88% | -24.58% | -11.99% | 9.08% | -20.49% | -26.12% | 7.53% | 36.41% | -3.75% | -21.36% |
| 2022 | -21.28% | 40.38% | 31.46% | -26.46% | -30.66% | -41.96% | -9.98% | -29.86% | -5.16% | -5.41% | 57.96% | -3.35% | -62.82% |
| 2021 | -17.60% | -29.84% | 5.67% | 13.63% | 47.81% | -38.27% | 1.56% | -21.35% | -29.25% | 26.79% | -1.74% | 1.06% | -54.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN has an annualized alpha of 36.74%, beta of 2.07, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 203.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 197.60% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R² of 0.10 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 36.74%
- Beta
- 2.07
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 197.60%
- Downside Capture
- 203.92%
Expense Ratio
GDXU has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GDXU ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN (GDXU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| GDXU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.71 | 0.90 | +0.81 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.24 | 1.39 | +0.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.32 | 1.40 | +1.92 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.41 | 6.61 | +2.80 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
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 Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN. 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 Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN was 94.39%, occurring on Feb 28, 2024. Recovery took 469 trading sessions.
The current MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN drawdown is 61.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -94.39% | Jan 6, 2021 | 791 | Feb 28, 2024 | 469 | Jan 12, 2026 | 1260 |
| -73.16% | Jan 29, 2026 | 36 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -18.21% | Dec 8, 2020 | 5 | Dec 14, 2020 | 3 | Dec 17, 2020 | 8 |
| -14.93% | Dec 18, 2020 | 3 | Dec 22, 2020 | 7 | Jan 4, 2021 | 10 |
| -3.92% | Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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