- ISIN
- US0636797245
- CUSIP
- 063679633
- Issuer
- BMO
- Inception Date
- Apr 9, 2019
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 3x
- Index Tracked
- Solactive MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index (-300%)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Assets Under Management
- $25M
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Performance
NRGD Performance Chart
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN (NRGD) is down 62.3% since the beginning of the year. NRGD is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN (NRGD) has returned -62.34% so far this year and -69.06% over the past 12 months.
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN
- 1D
- -4.96%
- 1M
- 19.91%
- YTD
- -62.34%
- 6M
- -63.34%
- 1Y
- -69.06%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
NRGD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 20, 2025, NRGD's average daily return is -0.27%, while the average monthly return is -6.38%.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% 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 3 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -29.21% | -28.29% | -38.99% | 2.16% | 11.69% | 6.58% | -62.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.99% | -9.00% | 32.04% | -14.46% | -15.40% | -16.89% | -16.08% | -0.82% | 6.73% | -9.92% | 6.39% | -35.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN has an annualized alpha of -31.85%, beta of -1.77, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 20, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 214.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -121.41% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -1.77 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.13 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 0.13 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
- -31.85%
- Beta
- -1.77
- R²
- 0.13
- Upside Capture
- -121.41%
- Downside Capture
- 214.06%
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.
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 S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| NRGD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.95 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.37 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.83 | 1.37 | -0.54 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.86 | 2.78 | -3.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.39 | 12.44 | -13.83 |
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 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 89.64%, occurring on May 19, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN drawdown is 86.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -89.64%May 2026 | 1y 1mo | — | 1y 2moApr 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -28.10%Mar 2025 | 20d | 9d | 29dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -5.51%Feb 2025 | 1d | 3d | 4dFeb 2025 - Mar 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -4.48%Feb 2025 | 0s | 1d | 1dFeb 2025 - Feb 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.16%Feb 2025 | 0s | 1d | 1dFeb 2025 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NRGD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -89.64% | -56.78% | -32.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -80.03% | -9.10% | -70.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -86.17% | -1.80% | -84.37% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -59.74% | -10.71% | -49.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 49.71% | 2.03% | +47.68% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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