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MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Levera...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US0636797245
CUSIP
063679633
Issuer
BMO
Inception Date
Apr 9, 2019
Region
North America (U.S.)
Leveraged
3x
Index Tracked
Solactive MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index (-300%)
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap

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 Oil Index -3X Inverse 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN (NRGD) has returned -69.03% so far this year and -79.06% over the past 12 months.


MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN

1D
5.43%
1M
-38.99%
YTD
-69.03%
6M
-68.32%
1Y
-79.06%
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, NRGD's average daily return is -0.41%, while the average monthly return is -8.86%.

Historically, 29% of months were positive and 71% were negative. The best month was Apr 2025 with a return of +32.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -39.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, NRGD closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 3, 2025 with a return of +30.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 9, 2025 at -28.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-29.21%-28.29%-38.99%-69.03%
20259.91%-9.00%32.04%-14.46%-15.40%-16.89%-16.08%-0.82%6.73%-9.92%6.39%-32.37%

Benchmark Metrics

MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN has an annualized alpha of -57.56%, beta of -2.35, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 21, 2025.

  • This ETF participated in 232.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -204.40% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of -2.35 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.25 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R² of 0.25 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
-57.56%
Beta
-2.35
0.25
Upside Capture
-204.40%
Downside Capture
232.82%

Expense Ratio

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


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NRGD ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


NRGD Risk / Return Rank: 11
Overall Rank
NRGD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NRGD Sortino Ratio Rank: 00
Sortino Ratio Rank
NRGD Omega Ratio Rank: 00
Omega Ratio Rank
NRGD Calmar Ratio Rank: 00
Calmar Ratio Rank
NRGD Martin Ratio Rank: 22
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 Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN (NRGD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NRGDBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.89

0.90

-1.79

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.86

1.39

-3.24

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.79

1.21

-0.42

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.89

1.40

-2.29

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.30

6.61

-7.91

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Dividends

Dividend History


MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN 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 Oil Index -3X Inverse 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 U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN was 89.38%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN drawdown is 88.63%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-89.38%Apr 9, 2025243Mar 27, 2026
-28.1%Mar 6, 202515Mar 26, 20257Apr 4, 202522
-5.51%Feb 27, 20252Feb 28, 20251Mar 3, 20253
-0.16%Feb 24, 20251Feb 24, 20251Feb 25, 20252

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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