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MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN
GDXU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -51.32% | -4.75% | -5.35% | +289.43% | +312.71% | +35.77% |
| Flows | - | - | - | - | +$154M | +$270M |
Characteristics
The MicroSectors Gold Miners 3X Leveraged ETN is built to track the S-Network MicroSectors Gold Miners Index - USD. The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Leveraged |
| Provider | BMO |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | December 7, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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GDXU's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +189.49% | +142.03% | +112.18% | +110.74% |
Max drawdown | -73.19% | -73.19% | -75.03% | -93.31% |
Max drawdown duration | 63d | 63d | 729d | 1596d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 409d | 596d |
Replication quality
Data as of April 4, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GDXU?
GDXU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by BMO.
What index does GDXU track?
GDXU tracks the S-Network MicroSectors Gold Miners Index - USD.
What does GDXU invest in?
This ETN provides leveraged exposure (3x) to Gold Miners Equities. It is part of the segment: Leveraged Equity.
What is the expense ratio of GDXU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GDXU is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GDXU launched?
GDXU was launched on December 7, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GDXU?
GDXU is issued by BMO.
What is the AUM of GDXU?
As of April 1, 2026, GDXU manages $1.96 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GDXU performed recently?
As of April 1, 2026, GDXU delivered a return of -51.32% over the past month (1M performance), -4.75% over the past three months (3M), and -5.35% year-to-date (YTD).
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