BAR vs. MSFL

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) and GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF (MSFL).

BAR and MSFL are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. BAR is a passively managed fund by GraniteShares that tracks the performance of the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt). It was launched on Aug 31, 2017. MSFL is an actively managed fund by GraniteShares. It was launched on Mar 15, 2024.

Performance

BAR vs. MSFL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) and GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF (MSFL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

BAR vs. MSFL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
BAR GraniteShares Gold Trust	8.57%	64.12%	21.21%
MSFL GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF	-43.95%	16.99%	-9.07%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BAR achieves a 8.57% return, which is significantly higher than MSFL's -43.95% return.

BAR

• 1D: 3.76%
• 1M: -11.05%
• YTD: 8.57%
• 6M: 21.20%
• 1Y: 49.58%
• 3Y*: 33.22%
• 5Y*: 21.84%
• 10Y*: —

MSFL

• 1D: 6.35%
• 1M: -12.11%
• YTD: -43.95%
• 6M: -52.20%
• 1Y: -14.43%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

BAR vs. MSFL - Expense Ratio Comparison

BAR has a 0.17% expense ratio, which is lower than MSFL's 1.15% expense ratio.

MSFL

GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF

BAR

GraniteShares Gold Trust

Return for Risk

BAR vs. MSFL — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

BAR

BAR Risk / Return Rank: 87
BAR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
BAR Sortino Ratio Rank: 86
BAR Omega Ratio Rank: 86
BAR Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
BAR Martin Ratio Rank: 87

MSFL

MSFL Risk / Return Rank: 8
MSFL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7
MSFL Sortino Ratio Rank: 9
MSFL Omega Ratio Rank: 9
MSFL Calmar Ratio Rank: 8
MSFL Martin Ratio Rank: 7

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.

BAR vs. MSFL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) and GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF (MSFL). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	BAR	MSFL	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.80	-0.27	+2.08
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.24	-0.04	+2.28
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.33	0.99	+0.34
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.70	-0.27	+2.97
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	9.99	-0.69	+10.67
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

BAR vs. MSFL - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BAR Sharpe Ratio is 1.80, which is higher than the MSFL Sharpe Ratio of -0.27. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BAR and MSFL, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	BAR	MSFL	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.80	-0.27	+2.08
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	1.24	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.97	-0.47	+1.44

Correlation

The correlation between BAR and MSFL is 0.03, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

BAR vs. MSFL - Dividend Comparison

Neither BAR nor MSFL has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

BAR vs. MSFL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BAR drawdown since its inception was -21.53%, smaller than the maximum MSFL drawdown of -59.39%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BAR and MSFL.

Drawdown Indicators

	BAR	MSFL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-21.53%	-59.39%	+37.86%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-19.19%	-59.39%	+40.20%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-20.91%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-13.22%	-56.32%	+43.10%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.29%	-19.41%	+13.12%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.19%	23.60%	-18.41%

Volatility

BAR vs. MSFL - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for GraniteShares Gold Trust (BAR) is 11.01%, while GraniteShares 2x Long MSFT Daily ETF (MSFL) has a volatility of 13.12%. This indicates that BAR experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MSFL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	BAR	MSFL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.01%	13.12%	-2.11%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	24.13%	39.15%	-15.02%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	27.63%	52.83%	-25.20%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.65%	47.91%	-30.26%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	16.30%	47.91%	-31.61%