MTUL vs. FBGX

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Momentum Factor TR ETN (MTUL) and UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN (FBGX).

MTUL and FBGX are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. MTUL is a passively managed fund by UBS that tracks the performance of the MSCI USA Momentum Index. It was launched on Feb 5, 2021. FBGX is a passively managed fund by UBS that tracks the performance of the Russell 1000 Growth Index (200%). It was launched on Jun 11, 2014. Both MTUL and FBGX are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

MTUL vs. FBGX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Momentum Factor TR ETN (MTUL) and UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN (FBGX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

MTUL vs. FBGX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MTUL ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Momentum Factor TR ETN	-5.77%	27.42%	58.70%	10.66%	-37.97%	7.00%
FBGX UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN	0.00%	0.00%	35.73%	83.74%	-56.41%	44.91%

Returns By Period

MTUL

• 1D: 5.38%
• 1M: -7.85%
• YTD: -5.77%
• 6M: -9.38%
• 1Y: 23.21%
• 3Y*: 32.85%
• 5Y*: 9.76%
• 10Y*: —

FBGX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

MTUL vs. FBGX - Expense Ratio Comparison

MTUL has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is lower than FBGX's 1.29% expense ratio.

FBGX

UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN

MTUL

ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Momentum Factor TR ETN

Return for Risk

MTUL vs. FBGX — Risk / Return Rank

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

MTUL

MTUL Risk / Return Rank: 33
MTUL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 26
MTUL Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
MTUL Omega Ratio Rank: 32
MTUL Calmar Ratio Rank: 36
MTUL Martin Ratio Rank: 39

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.

MTUL vs. FBGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ETRACS 2x Leveraged MSCI US Momentum Factor TR ETN (MTUL) and UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN (FBGX). 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.

	MTUL	FBGX	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.50	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.98	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.14	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.99	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	3.95	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	MTUL	FBGX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.50	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.23	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.16	—	—

Correlation

The correlation between MTUL and FBGX is 0.62, 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

MTUL vs. FBGX - Dividend Comparison

Neither MTUL nor FBGX has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	MTUL	FBGX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-56.83%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-26.88%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-56.83%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-12.23%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-23.34%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.74%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MTUL	FBGX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	19.43%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	34.76%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	46.87%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	42.02%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	43.00%	—	—