BULZ vs. SMCI

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN (BULZ) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI).

BULZ is a passively managed fund by BMO that tracks the performance of the Solactive FANG Innovation. It was launched on Aug 17, 2021.

Performance

BULZ vs. SMCI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN (BULZ) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

BULZ vs. SMCI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
BULZ MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN	-28.68%	60.09%	54.09%	394.22%	-92.26%	12.62%
SMCI Super Micro Computer, Inc.	-23.10%	-3.97%	7.23%	246.24%	86.80%	23.39%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BULZ achieves a -28.68% return, which is significantly lower than SMCI's -23.10% return.

BULZ

• 1D: 5.23%
• 1M: -12.77%
• YTD: -28.68%
• 6M: -31.57%
• 1Y: 72.81%
• 3Y*: 59.06%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SMCI

• 1D: -1.14%
• 1M: -29.28%
• YTD: -23.10%
• 6M: -57.03%
• 1Y: -35.78%
• 3Y*: 28.31%
• 5Y*: 41.56%
• 10Y*: 20.63%

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

Return for Risk

BULZ vs. SMCI — Risk / Return Rank

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

BULZ

BULZ Risk / Return Rank: 50
BULZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 40
BULZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 60
BULZ Omega Ratio Rank: 56
BULZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 53
BULZ Martin Ratio Rank: 40

SMCI

SMCI Risk / Return Rank: 23
SMCI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 21
SMCI Sortino Ratio Rank: 24
SMCI Omega Ratio Rank: 24
SMCI Calmar Ratio Rank: 24
SMCI Martin Ratio Rank: 22

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.

BULZ vs. SMCI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN (BULZ) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI). 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.

	BULZ	SMCI	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.79	-0.45	+1.24
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.58	-0.20	+1.78
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.22	0.97	+0.25
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.43	-0.52	+1.95
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	3.83	-1.03	+4.86
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

BULZ vs. SMCI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BULZ Sharpe Ratio is 0.79, which is higher than the SMCI Sharpe Ratio of -0.45. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BULZ and SMCI, 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

	BULZ	SMCI	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.79	-0.45	+1.24
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.50	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.30	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.06	0.30	-0.36

Correlation

The correlation between BULZ and SMCI is 0.52, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

BULZ vs. SMCI - Dividend Comparison

Neither BULZ nor SMCI has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

BULZ vs. SMCI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BULZ drawdown since its inception was -94.44%, which is greater than SMCI's maximum drawdown of -84.84%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BULZ and SMCI.

Drawdown Indicators

	BULZ	SMCI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-94.44%	-84.84%	-9.60%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-54.22%	-66.18%	+11.96%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-84.84%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-84.84%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-46.52%	-81.05%	+34.53%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-60.15%	-31.56%	-28.59%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	20.25%	33.24%	-12.99%

Volatility

BULZ vs. SMCI - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for MicroSectors Solactive FANG & Innovation 3X Leveraged ETN (BULZ) is 29.26%, while Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) has a volatility of 45.01%. This indicates that BULZ experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SMCI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	BULZ	SMCI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	29.26%	45.01%	-15.75%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	60.63%	62.35%	-1.72%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	92.48%	79.49%	+12.99%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	91.56%	83.60%	+7.96%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	91.56%	69.68%	+21.88%