- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- Feb 28, 2017
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $178M
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Performance
ACVU Performance Chart
Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF (ACVU) is up 11.1% since the beginning of the year. ACVU is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF (ACVU) has returned 11.06% so far this year and 23.84% over the past 12 months.
Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF
- 1D
- 0.02%
- 1M
- 4.09%
- YTD
- 11.06%
- 6M
- 12.40%
- 1Y
- 23.84%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
ACVU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 16, 2023, ACVU's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, ACVU closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.83% | 2.55% | -5.94% | 8.05% | 3.40% | 0.22% | 11.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.60% | 0.48% | -1.75% | -3.46% | 2.74% | 2.68% | -2.75% | 4.20% | 2.13% | 1.07% | 2.55% | 1.54% | 14.54% |
| 2024 | -0.35% | 2.12% | 4.50% | -2.97% | 3.38% | -0.67% | 3.41% | 2.74% | 0.61% | -0.95% | 4.58% | -6.39% | 9.83% |
| 2023 | -3.79% | 6.53% | 5.68% | 8.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.39%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 17, 2023.
- This ETF participated in 81.62% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.39% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.65 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.39%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 72.90%
- Downside Capture
- 81.62%
Expense Ratio
ACVU has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ACVU ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of ETFs 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 present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF (ACVU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ACVU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.19 | 2.24 | -0.05 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.12 | 3.07 | +0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.41 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.17 | 2.93 | +0.24 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.13 | 13.52 | -1.39 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF provided a 1.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.95 | $0.66 |
Dividend yield | 1.77% | 1.97% | 3.91% | 2.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
| 2023 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
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 Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF. 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 Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF was 13.11%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 107 trading sessions.
The current Hartford Alpha Capture Value ETF drawdown is 0.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -13.11%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 5mo 6d | 9mo 13dDec 2024 - Sep 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.56%Mar 2026 | 27d | 1mo 1d | 1mo 28dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -5.67%Oct 2023 | 9d | 19d | 28dOct 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.15%Aug 2024 | 18d | 18d | 1mo 6dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.08%Apr 2024 | 15d | 23d | 1mo 8dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ACVU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.11% | -56.78% | +43.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.56% | -9.10% | +1.54% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.13% | -0.74% | +0.61% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.97% | -10.72% | +8.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.97% | 1.97% | 0.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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