MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN (NRGU) Alternatives
MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETN (NRGU) 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 NRGU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to NRGU
NRGU charges 0.95% annually. Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NRGU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN | 0.45% | Sep 14, 2021 | NRGU vs IFED | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares | 0.64% | May 28, 2014 | NRGU vs SPUU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSLA Daily ETF | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2024 | NRGU vs TSLG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long RTX Daily ETF | 0.75% | Jun 5, 2025 | NRGU vs RTXG | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long ADBE Daily ETF | 0.75% | Mar 20, 2025 | NRGU vs ADBG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NRGU
Among ETFs in the Leveraged Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | 98 | Oct 9, 2024 | NRGU vs MUU | |
| Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 98 | Apr 10, 2013 | NRGU vs KORU | |
| GraniteShares 2x Long MU Daily ETF | 98 | Nov 11, 2024 | NRGU vs MULL | |
| Direxion Daily GOOGL Bull 2X Shares | 96 | Sep 6, 2022 | NRGU vs GGLL | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TSM Daily ETF | 95 | Jan 14, 2025 | NRGU vs TSMG |
Top Performing NRGU Alternatives (YTD)
NRGU alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN | 113.23% | Feb 16, 2023 | NRGU vs WTIU | |
| Leverage Shares 2X Long TER Daily ETF | 102.79% | Nov 17, 2025 | NRGU vs TERG | |
| Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Product... | 87.03% | Apr 1, 2020 | NRGU vs GUSH | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 71.72% | Apr 1, 2020 | NRGU vs ERX | |
| ProShares Ultra Oil & Gas | 71.38% | Jan 30, 2007 | NRGU vs DIG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NRGU
NRGU alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | 14.33% | Apr 1, 2021 | NRGU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | 16.31% | Apr 1, 2021 | NRGU vs QTAP | |
| Roundhill BRKB WeeklyPay ETF | 17.90% | Jun 17, 2025 | NRGU vs BRKW | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | 17.99% | Apr 1, 2021 | NRGU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | 18.18% | Jul 1, 2021 | NRGU vs XTJL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NRGU
NRGU alternatives from the Leveraged Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | -11.83% | Apr 1, 2021 | NRGU vs XTAP | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April | -12.04% | Apr 1, 2021 | NRGU vs QTAP | |
| Innovator US Equity Accelerated ETF | -12.18% | Apr 1, 2021 | NRGU vs XDSQ | |
| Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly | -12.64% | Apr 1, 2021 | NRGU vs XDQQ | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July | -13.81% | Jul 1, 2021 | NRGU vs XTJL |
Other ETFs from BMO
Most popular BMO ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors FANG+ ETN | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | -10.61% | Nov 12, 2019 | NRGU vs FNGS | |
| MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 89 | -6.09% | Dec 2, 2020 | NRGU vs GDXU | |
| MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Levera... | Leveraged Equities | 50 | -28.68% | Aug 17, 2021 | NRGU vs BULZ | |
| MicroSectors Gold 3X Leveraged ETN | Leveraged Commodities | 74 | 11.56% | Feb 24, 2023 | NRGU vs SHNY | |
| MicroSectors Gold Miners -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN... | Inverse Equities, Leveraged | 1 | -57.98% | Dec 2, 2020 | NRGU vs GDXD | |
| MicroSectors FANG+™ Index -3X Inverse Leveraged ET... | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 2 | 33.64% | Jan 22, 2018 | NRGU vs FNGD | |
| MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3X... | Leveraged Commodities | 34 | 112.51% | Mar 24, 2017 | NRGU vs OILU | |
| MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation -3X Inver... | Inverse Equities | 1 | 13.44% | Aug 17, 2021 | NRGU vs BERZ | |
| MicroSectors U.S. Big Oil Index -3X Inverse Levera... | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 1 | -65.94% | Apr 9, 2019 | NRGU vs NRGD |
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