Merrill Edge ETFs

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Merrill Edge ETFs, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 23, 2023, Merrill Edge ETFs's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -3.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Merrill Edge ETFs closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.

Merrill Edge ETFs has an annualized alpha of 11.34%, beta of 0.44, and R² of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 23, 2023.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (72.50%) than losses (24.14%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 11.34% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• Beta of 0.44 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Merrill Edge ETFs has an expense ratio of 0.41%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Merrill Edge ETFs ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Merrill Edge ETFs Sharpe ratios as of Apr 3, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.86
• All Time: 2.16

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.98 to 1.66, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Merrill Edge ETFs compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Merrill Edge ETFs provided a 3.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Merrill Edge ETFs. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Merrill Edge ETFs was 8.48%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.

The current Merrill Edge ETFs drawdown is 2.69%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.