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Nations SkewDex (^SDEX)
Performance
Return for Risk
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Volatility

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Nations SkewDex

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^SDEX vs. EURUSD=X

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Nations SkewDex, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Nations SkewDex (^SDEX) has returned 4.13% so far this year and 6.08% over the past 12 months.


Nations SkewDex

1D
1.15%
1M
-8.01%
YTD
4.13%
6M
-0.96%
1Y
6.08%
3Y*
2.17%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 2022, ^SDEX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Mar 2023 with a return of +9.6%, while the worst month was Jun 2023 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, ^SDEX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 5, 2024 with a return of +17.2%, while the worst single day was Aug 6, 2024 at -9.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.14%4.68%-8.01%4.13%
20252.05%5.24%-2.62%7.36%-2.06%-4.05%6.48%-0.96%0.66%-1.94%-1.95%-1.08%6.54%
20244.95%-7.19%2.92%3.21%-0.24%0.11%5.10%6.33%5.24%1.61%-7.14%-1.95%12.41%
20238.84%-6.59%9.64%4.51%-0.47%-11.44%-1.95%-2.67%7.06%1.36%-9.21%-1.28%-4.68%
2022-0.34%-0.34%

Benchmark Metrics

Nations SkewDex has an annualized alpha of 36.39%, beta of -1.08, and R² of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 30, 2022.

  • This index captured 10.73% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -20.10%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of -1.08 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.19 this index is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this index's risk.
  • R² of 0.19 means this index moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
36.39%
Beta
-1.08
0.19
Upside Capture
10.73%
Downside Capture
-20.10%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

^SDEX ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of indices on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


^SDEX Risk / Return Rank: 2626
Overall Rank
^SDEX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2525
Sharpe Ratio Rank
^SDEX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2525
Sortino Ratio Rank
^SDEX Omega Ratio Rank: 2424
Omega Ratio Rank
^SDEX Calmar Ratio Rank: 3131
Calmar Ratio Rank
^SDEX Martin Ratio Rank: 2626
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nations SkewDex (^SDEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


^SDEXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.20

0.90

-0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.53

1.39

-0.85

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.06

1.21

-0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.55

1.40

-0.84

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.86

6.61

-5.75

Explore ^SDEX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

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 Nations SkewDex. 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 Nations SkewDex was 28.12%, occurring on Dec 13, 2023. Recovery took 160 trading sessions.

The current Nations SkewDex drawdown is 12.07%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-28.12%May 16, 2023147Dec 13, 2023160Aug 5, 2024307
-21.17%Aug 6, 202410Aug 19, 202485Dec 18, 202495
-20.22%Dec 19, 202421Jan 22, 202553Apr 8, 202574
-18.53%Apr 9, 202572Jul 23, 2025
-11.19%Feb 17, 20238Mar 1, 202310Mar 15, 202318

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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