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MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs ()
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MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs Overview
MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs (BNKD) is a passively managed Miscellaneous Trading--Inverse Equity exchange-traded fund (ETF). BMO Capital Markets launched the ETF in 2025.
The investment seeks to provide three times leveraged inverse participation in the gross total return version of the Solactive MicroSectors™ U.S. Big Banks Index.
The ETNs are senior unsecured medium-term notes issued by Bank of Montreal with a return linked to a three times leveraged inverse participation in the performance of the index, compounded daily, less a Daily Financing Charge, the Daily Investor Fee and, if applicable, the Redemption Fee Amount.
About MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs (BNKD)
There are 1 members of the management team with an average tenure of 1.44 years: No Manager (2025). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: Solactive MicroSect US Big Banks GR USD index with a weighting of -300%. MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs has 10 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 100.0% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs is part of the Other global asset class and is within the Miscellaneous ETF group. MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs has 0.0% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 100.0% There is 0.0% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $921 million in total assets, which is below the $75 million average for the Trading--Inverse Equity category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
BNKD Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Trading--Inverse Equity category. MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs has an expense ratio of 0.35%, which is 69% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 1085% for the Trading--Inverse Equity category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs returned -13.2%, which earned it a grade of F, as the Trading--Inverse Equity category had an average return of 7.3%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 5.32% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
MicroSectors US Big Bks 3x Inv Lvr ETNs Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned -42.9%, 17.0 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of D. The fund has returned -66.4% over the past year (grade of F).
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BNKD Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| BNKD Return (NAV) | -13.2% | -34.8% | -66.4% | na | na | na |
| BNKD Return (Price) | -15.1% | -32.3% | -66.7% | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 1.917% | -2.504% | 0.267% | na | na | na |
| Trading--Inverse Equity Avg | 7.3% | -12.0% | -29.4% | -28.2% | -22.9% | -29.6% |
| BNKD Grade (NAV) | F | F | F | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -20.5% | -22.8% | -37.0% | na | na | na |
| BNKD Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.0% | na | na | na |
BNKD Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| BNKD Return (NAV) | -42.9% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| BNKD Return (Price) | -44.2% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.032% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Trading--Inverse Equity Avg | -25.8% | -35.3% | -26.4% | -26.2% | 15.2% | -33.5% | -52.3% | -39.8% | 9.5% | -34.8% | -33.2% |
| BNKD Grade (NAV) | D | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -17.0% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 0.0% |
| Total Assets: | $ 1 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 1 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.35% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | Solactive MicroSect US Big Banks GR USD |
| Index Weighting: | -300% |
| Leveraged: | Yes |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | Yes |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 1 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 1.4 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 1.4 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Manager No (2025) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 10 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 100.0% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 0.0% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 100.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 0.0% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Uncollateralized Debt Instrument |
| Fund Family: | BMO Capital Markets |
| Phone Number: | 877-369-5412 |
| Website: | |
| Inception Date: | February 20, 2025 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.35% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.15% |
