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MicroSectors™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN ()
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(as of Aug 26)
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MicroSectors™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN Overview
MicroSectors™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN (FNGD) is a passively managed Miscellaneous Trading--Inverse Equity exchange-traded fund (ETF). BMO Capital Markets launched the ETF in 2018.
The investment seeks return linked to a three times inverse leveraged participation in the daily performance of the NYSE Fang+™ Index, total return (the “index”).
The notes are intended to be daily trading tools for sophisticated investors to manage daily trading risks as part of an overall diversified portfolio. The index is an equal-dollar weighted index designed to represent a segment of the technology and consumer discretionary sectors consisting of highly-traded growth stocks of technology and tech-enabled companies.
About MicroSectors™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN (FNGD)
There are 1 members of the management team with an average tenure of 8.53 years: No Manager (2018). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: NYSE FANG+ TR USD index with a weighting of -300%. MicroSectors™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN 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™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN is part of the Other global asset class and is within the Miscellaneous ETF group. MicroSectors™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN 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™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $68 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.
FNGD 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™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Trading--Inverse Equity category. MicroSectors™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN has an expense ratio of 0.95%, which is 17% 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™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN 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™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN returned -7.2%, which earned it a grade of D, 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™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 5.32% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income 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™ FANG+™ -3X Invrs Lvrgd ETN Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned -34.5%, 8.6 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of D. The fund has returned -44.2% over the past year (grade of D), -64.8% over the past three years (grade of F) and -63.2% per year over the past five years (grade of F).
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FNGD 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 |
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| FNGD Return (NAV) | -7.2% | -23.9% | -44.2% | -64.8% | -63.2% | na |
| FNGD Return (Price) | -7.5% | -24.3% | -44.4% | -64.7% | -63.2% | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.360% | 0.377% | 0.228% | -0.011% | 0.038% | na |
| Trading--Inverse Equity Avg | 7.3% | -12.0% | -29.4% | -28.2% | -22.9% | -29.6% |
| FNGD Grade (NAV) | D | D | D | F | F | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -14.5% | -11.9% | -14.8% | -36.6% | -40.3% | na |
| FNGD Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | na |
FNGD Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| FNGD Return (NAV) | -34.5% | -61.6% | -76.5% | -90.1% | 50.8% | -59.9% | -95.6% | -72.6% | na | na | na |
| FNGD Return (Price) | -34.8% | -61.4% | -76.6% | -90.1% | 52.2% | -60.0% | -95.6% | -72.5% | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.010% | -0.002% | 0.000% | 0.000% | 0.028% | 0.003% | 0.000% | -0.1% | 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% |
| FNGD Grade (NAV) | D | F | F | F | A | F | F | F | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -8.6% | -26.3% | -50.1% | -63.9% | 35.6% | -26.4% | -43.3% | -32.8% | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | -3.63 |
| R-Squared: | 60% |
| Standard Deviation: | 61.1% |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.58 |
| Category Risk Rating: | High |
| Total Risk Index: | 4.98 |
| Total Risk Rating: | High |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 0.0% |
| Total Assets: | $ 69 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 69 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.95% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | NYSE FANG+ TR USD |
| Index Weighting: | -300% |
| Leveraged: | Yes |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | Yes |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 1 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 8.5 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 8.5 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Manager No (2018) | |||
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: | 800-732-0330 |
| Website: | |
| Inception Date: | January 22, 2018 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.95% (Rating: High) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.15% |
