- Issuer
- American Beacon
- Inception Date
- Aug 30, 2023
- Category
- Systematic Trend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $133M
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Performance
AHLT Performance Chart
American Beacon AHL Trend ETF (AHLT) is up 9.5% since the beginning of the year. AHLT is currently trading at $29 per share.
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Returns By Period
American Beacon AHL Trend ETF (AHLT) has returned 9.50% so far this year and 34.47% over the past 12 months.
American Beacon AHL Trend ETF
- 1D
- -1.85%
- 1M
- -2.14%
- YTD
- 9.50%
- 6M
- 8.40%
- 1Y
- 34.47%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
AHLT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 31, 2023, AHLT's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Sep 2025 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst month was Nov 2023 at -9.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, AHLT closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2025 with a return of +4.3%, while the worst single day was Nov 14, 2023 at -4.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.68% | 3.88% | -4.09% | 2.02% | 1.37% | -1.30% | 9.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.55% | -4.23% | 0.61% | -7.66% | -0.23% | 2.54% | -1.94% | 3.74% | 7.78% | 3.47% | 2.58% | 3.69% | 13.73% |
| 2024 | -0.58% | 6.43% | 3.40% | 3.81% | 1.32% | -1.93% | -4.11% | -4.94% | 3.05% | -5.02% | -0.32% | 5.68% | 6.08% |
| 2023 | -0.10% | 5.96% | 0.68% | -9.30% | -5.26% | -8.42% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Beacon AHL Trend ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.28%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 2023.
- This ETF captured 18.83% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -2.66%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.43 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.14 this ETF 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 ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.14 means this ETF 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
- 0.28%
- Beta
- 0.43
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 18.83%
- Downside Capture
- -2.66%
Expense Ratio
AHLT has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AHLT ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% 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 American Beacon AHL Trend ETF (AHLT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AHLT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.19 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.32 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.19 | 2.46 | +1.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.05 | 10.92 | +0.14 |
Dividends
Dividend History
American Beacon AHL Trend ETF provided a 1.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.45 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.45 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.83 |
Dividend yield | 1.55% | 1.70% | 0.00% | 3.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for American Beacon AHL Trend 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 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.83 | $0.83 |
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 American Beacon AHL Trend 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 American Beacon AHL Trend ETF was 20.18%, occurring on May 14, 2025. Recovery took 152 trading sessions.
The current American Beacon AHL Trend ETF drawdown is 3.38%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -20.18%May 2025 | 1y 7mo | 7mo 9d | 2y 2moOct 2023 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.63%Mar 2026 | 1mo 22d | 1mo 20d | 3mo 12dJan 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.69%Jun 2026 | 26d | — | 1mo 10dMay 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.28%Dec 2025 | 2d | 6d | 8dDec 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.91%Jan 2026 | 5d | 2d | 7dJan 2026 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AHLT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.18% | -56.78% | +36.60% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.26% | -9.10% | +0.84% |
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 | -3.38% | -3.21% | -0.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.26% | -10.71% | +1.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.13% | 2.04% | +1.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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