Question 1

Who is the provider of NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN?

Accepted Answer

NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN is offered by NEXT NOTES, a leading player in the field of passive investments.

Question 2

What is the ISIN of NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN?

Accepted Answer

The ISIN of NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN is JP5528250003.

Question 3

What does leveraged daily exposure mean for NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN?

Accepted Answer

NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN aims to deliver 1 times the daily return of NEXT (short/inverse). The leverage resets each trading day, so multi-day returns can differ materially from 1X the underlying's cumulative return.

Question 4

What is volatility decay and how does it affect NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN?

Accepted Answer

Volatility decay (also called compounding drag) occurs because NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN rebalances daily. In choppy, sideways markets the cumulative return can significantly trail 1X the underlying's period return — even if the underlying ends flat. The effect intensifies with higher leverage factors and longer holding periods.

Question 5

Is NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investing?

Accepted Answer

Leveraged ETFs like NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN are designed for short-term, tactical trading — typically intraday or a few days. Holding them for weeks or months exposes investors to compounding risk and potential tracking deviation. Most issuers explicitly recommend against long-term holding.

Question 6

What is the underlying asset of NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN?

Accepted Answer

NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN provides 1X daily short/inverse exposure to NEXT. When NEXT moves +1% in a day, NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN targets approximately 1% (before fees).

Question 7

What is the Total Expense Ratio (TER) of NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN?

Accepted Answer

The total expense ratio of NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN is 0.8%, which means that investors pay 80 JPY per 10,000 JPY in investment capital annually.

Question 8

What currency is NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN listed in?

Accepted Answer

The ETF is listed in JPY.

Question 9

What additional costs can European investors incur?

Accepted Answer

European investors may incur additional costs for currency exchange and transaction fees.

Question 10

Is NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN UCITS-compliant?

Accepted Answer

No, NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN does not comply with the EU UCITS investor protection directives.

Question 11

What index is replicated by NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN?

Accepted Answer

NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN tracks the performance of the Nikkei-JPX Inverse Gold Index - JPY - Benchmark TR Gross.

Question 12

Where is NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN domiciled?

Accepted Answer

NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN is domiciled in JP.

Question 13

When was NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN launched?

Accepted Answer

The fund was launched on 4/4/2013.

Question 14

In which segment does NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN primarily invest?

Accepted Answer

The NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN mainly invests in Gold companies.

Question 15

What is the Net Asset Value (NAV) of NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN?

Accepted Answer

The NAV of NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN amounts to 1.21 B JPY.

Question 16

How can I invest in this ETF?

Accepted Answer

Investments can be made through brokers or financial institutions that provide access to trading ETFs.

Question 17

How is the ETF traded?

Accepted Answer

The ETF is traded on the stock exchange, similar to stocks.

Question 18

Can I hold the ETF in my portfolio?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ETF can be held in a regular securities account.

Question 19

Is the ETF suitable for short-term or long-term investments?

Accepted Answer

The ETF is suitable for both short-term and long-term investment strategies, depending on the investor's goals.

Question 20

How often is the ETF valued?

Accepted Answer

The ETF is valued on a daily stock exchange basis.

Question 21

Are there dividends for this ETF?

Accepted Answer

Information on dividends should be requested from the provider's website or your broker.

Question 22

What are the risks associated with this ETF?

Accepted Answer

The risks include market fluctuations, currency risks, and the risk associated with smaller companies.

Question 23

How transparent is the ETF regarding its investments?

Accepted Answer

The ETF is obligated to report regularly and transparently on its investments.

Question 24

How can I track the current performance of the ETF?

Accepted Answer

The performance can be viewed on Eulerpool or directly on the provider's website.

Question 25

Where can I find more information about the ETF?

Accepted Answer

Further information can be found on the official website of the provider.

NEXT NOTES Gold Futures Bear ETN