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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF, 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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Returns By Period
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) has returned -5.77% so far this year and -0.78% over the past 12 months.
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF
- 1D
- 2.17%
- 1M
- -7.22%
- YTD
- -5.77%
- 6M
- -5.35%
- 1Y
- -0.78%
- 3Y*
- 8.80%
- 5Y*
- 7.95%
- 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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 21, 2016, CWS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Dec 2018 at -13.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, CWS closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.10% | 1.66% | -7.22% | -5.77% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.62% | -1.02% | -2.38% | -0.74% | 5.30% | 2.30% | -2.13% | 0.71% | -0.54% | -2.03% | 2.87% | -0.34% | 6.43% |
| 2024 | 1.43% | 2.24% | 3.53% | -4.77% | 3.10% | -0.58% | 6.36% | 2.19% | 1.69% | -1.46% | 5.68% | -8.97% | 9.82% |
| 2023 | 7.13% | -2.01% | 1.87% | 0.03% | -3.66% | 10.08% | 2.71% | -0.37% | -5.50% | -5.19% | 11.88% | 7.46% | 25.06% |
| 2022 | -8.06% | -3.45% | 1.92% | -6.43% | -0.98% | -5.93% | 10.05% | -4.04% | -7.49% | 10.19% | 8.41% | -2.66% | -10.42% |
| 2021 | -3.08% | 0.76% | 4.68% | 5.49% | -1.30% | 0.35% | 3.00% | 1.79% | -5.01% | 6.16% | 0.34% | 7.84% | 22.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.83%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 2016.
- This ETF participated in 94.87% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.32% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.83%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 90.32%
- Downside Capture
- 94.87%
Expense Ratio
CWS has an expense ratio of 0.77%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CWS ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| CWS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.05 | 0.90 | -0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.05 | 1.39 | -1.34 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 1.21 | -0.20 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.02 | 1.40 | -1.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.06 | 6.61 | -6.66 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF provided a 0.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.38 | $0.15 | $0.24 | $0.08 | $0.12 | $0.15 | $0.60 | $0.09 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.32% | 0.31% | 0.59% | 0.25% | 0.50% | 0.16% | 0.27% | 0.39% | 2.07% | 0.29% | 0.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AdvisorShares Focused Equity 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
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 AdvisorShares Focused Equity 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 AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF was 33.82%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF drawdown is 10.01%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.82% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 122 |
| -24.87% | Jan 3, 2022 | 115 | Jun 16, 2022 | 250 | Jun 15, 2023 | 365 |
| -18.4% | Sep 14, 2018 | 70 | Dec 24, 2018 | 111 | Jun 5, 2019 | 181 |
| -16.56% | Dec 2, 2024 | 87 | Apr 8, 2025 | 191 | Jan 12, 2026 | 278 |
| -13.07% | Aug 2, 2023 | 62 | Oct 27, 2023 | 24 | Dec 1, 2023 | 86 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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