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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in HEQT, 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.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.30% | 0.09% | 8.18% | 8.17% | 23.42% | 19.88% | 11.91% | 13.45% |
Portfolio HEQT | 0.23% | -1.30% | 5.87% | 7.44% | 22.11% | 19.16% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
AAAU Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.21% | -8.45% | 0.26% | 3.13% | 30.40% | 29.97% | 17.79% | — |
BDMIX BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | -1.21% | 3.62% | 11.87% | 14.41% | 21.04% | 21.66% | 12.77% | 8.32% |
FAGIX Fidelity Capital & Income Fund | -1.47% | 0.16% | 6.93% | 7.48% | 16.45% | 12.79% | 6.79% | 7.88% |
HEQT Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | 0.15% | 0.30% | 4.14% | 4.74% | 13.43% | 13.06% | — | — |
LVHI Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | 0.37% | 0.77% | 11.45% | 13.55% | 29.27% | 20.97% | 15.67% | — |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | -0.11% | -0.90% | 0.95% | 0.97% | 4.81% | 3.70% | 0.88% | 2.45% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 2021, HEQT's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, HEQT closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.48% | 4.51% | -4.38% | 2.19% | 0.50% | -1.27% | 5.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.15% | 0.96% | 0.41% | 0.87% | 2.49% | 1.12% | 1.29% | 2.78% | 3.63% | 2.18% | 2.67% | 1.43% | 25.46% |
| 2024 | 0.43% | 2.36% | 3.65% | -0.50% | 3.33% | 0.74% | 2.52% | 1.98% | 2.09% | 0.64% | 1.78% | -1.40% | 18.97% |
| 2023 | 4.58% | -1.35% | 2.71% | 2.00% | -0.69% | 1.72% | 2.14% | -0.92% | -2.18% | 0.16% | 5.11% | 2.17% | 16.26% |
| 2022 | -1.22% | -0.34% | 1.42% | -2.33% | -0.10% | -2.67% | 2.05% | -1.83% | -3.82% | 2.48% | 4.99% | -1.05% | -2.74% |
| 2021 | -1.41% | 3.56% | 2.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
HEQT has an annualized alpha of 9.41%, beta of 0.38, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 02, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (54.06%) than losses (25.68%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 9.41% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.38 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 9.41%
- Beta
- 0.38
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 54.06%
- Downside Capture
- 25.68%
Expense Ratio
HEQT has an expense ratio of 0.42%, 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HEQT ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for HEQT and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.53 | 1.94 | +0.60 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.28 | 2.63 | +0.66 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.51 | 1.35 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.12 | 2.59 | +0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.10 | 11.84 | +0.26 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AAAU Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 34 | 1.15 | 1.53 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 3.83 |
BDMIX BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | 91 | 3.05 | 4.48 | 1.58 | 6.00 | 16.98 |
FAGIX Fidelity Capital & Income Fund | 87 | 2.68 | 3.80 | 1.53 | 4.80 | 20.14 |
HEQT Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | 71 | 2.10 | 2.97 | 1.43 | 2.65 | 12.09 |
LVHI Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | 92 | 3.10 | 4.24 | 1.58 | 4.84 | 19.99 |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 48 | 1.43 | 2.21 | 1.26 | 2.45 | 7.37 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
HEQT provided a 2.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.11% | 2.14% | 1.89% | 4.57% | 4.36% | 1.45% | 1.27% | 2.14% | 3.41% | 1.08% | 0.65% | 0.00% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
AAAU Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BDMIX BlackRock Global Long/Short Equity Fund Class I | 7.99% | 8.94% | 13.26% | 7.42% | 0.00% | 1.23% | 0.30% | 6.78% | 0.94% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.86% |
FAGIX Fidelity Capital & Income Fund | 4.49% | 4.74% | 5.02% | 5.28% | 10.25% | 6.08% | 4.59% | 5.00% | 5.67% | 5.05% | 4.57% | 4.51% |
HEQT Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | 1.20% | 1.19% | 1.29% | 4.10% | 3.94% | 0.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
LVHI Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF | 4.79% | 4.92% | 3.98% | 8.12% | 7.74% | 4.13% | 3.97% | 6.67% | 10.67% | 3.38% | 2.02% | 0.00% |
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF | 3.78% | 3.46% | 2.52% | 2.73% | 6.96% | 4.28% | 1.17% | 1.75% | 2.71% | 2.07% | 1.48% | 0.34% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the HEQT. 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 HEQT was 9.45%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 66 trading sessions.
The current HEQT drawdown is 3.08%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -9.45%Oct 2022 | 9mo 4d | 3mo 8d | 1y 7dJan 2022 - Jan 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.55%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 21d | 2mo 9dFeb 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.12%Mar 2026 | 23d | — | 3mo 8dMar 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.56%Aug 2024 | 19d | 14d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.40%Oct 2023 | 2mo 4d | 1mo 11d | 3mo 15dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 6 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.68, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your portfolio is dominated by one or two holdings, which significantly increases concentration risk. Consider rebalancing toward more even weights or adding additional positions.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.34 | 1.36 | 1.36 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.36, in line with the typical range across portfolios. There's room to improve by adding less correlated assets.
HEQT correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.59 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.69 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 2, 2021 | 0.75 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. HEQT has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.92, while AAAU has the lowest at 0.12.
Asset Correlations Table
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