- ISIN
- US0636798151
- CUSIP
- 06367V105
- 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
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $58M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 105K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $4.13M
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Performance
NRGU Performance Chart
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN (NRGU) is up 157.1% since the beginning of the year. NRGU is currently trading at $45 per share.
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Returns By Period
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN (NRGU) has returned 157.14% so far this year and 166.43% over the past 12 months.
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN
- 1D
- 2.86%
- 1M
- 51.26%
- 6M
- 91.25%
- YTD
- 157.14%
- 1Y
- 166.43%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 50.40%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
NRGU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 20, 2025, NRGU's average daily return is +0.32%, while the average monthly return is +6.43%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.9 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Jul 2026 with a return of +58.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -46.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, NRGU closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +29.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -30.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34.46% | 29.45% | 54.17% | -8.94% | -20.28% | -16.49% | 58.06% | 157.14% | |||||
| 2025 | -6.04% | 4.01% | -46.37% | 9.68% | 12.38% | 12.62% | 17.04% | -3.66% | -11.12% | 6.80% | -10.12% | -30.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN has an annualized alpha of 75.87%, beta of 1.62, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 20, 2025.
- This ETF captured 100.68% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -168.44%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- 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
- 75.87%
- Beta
- 1.62
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 100.68%
- Downside Capture
- -168.44%
Expense Ratio
NRGU has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NRGU ranks 74 for risk / return — above 74% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN (NRGU) 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.
| NRGU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.50 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.25 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.38 | 2.00 | +1.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.59 | 8.49 | -0.90 |
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 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 Leveraged ETN was 57.50%, occurring on Apr 10, 2025. Recovery took 205 trading sessions.
The current MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN drawdown is 11.31%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-57.50%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 10mo | 11mo 18dFeb 2025 - Feb 2026 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-43.89%Jun 2026 | 3mo 2d | — | 4mo 6dMar 2026 - now | — |
-7.60%Feb 2026 | 1d | 7d | 7dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026 | — |
-7.25%Mar 2026 | 1d | 1d | 2dMar 2026 - Mar 2026 | — |
-4.84%Feb 2026 | 2d | 2d | 4dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| NRGU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.50% | -56.78% | -0.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -43.89% | -9.10% | -34.79% |
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 | -11.31% | -1.58% | -9.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -25.74% | -10.70% | -15.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 19.55% | 2.14% | +17.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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