- ISIN
- US46138J7752
- CUSIP
- 46138J775
- Issuer
- Invesco
- Inception Date
- Dec 15, 2006
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Invesco Defensive Equity Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $227M
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Performance
DEF Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Invesco Defensive Equity ETF
- 1D
- -3.03%
- 1M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DEF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 8, 2026, DEF's average daily return is -3.79%, while the average monthly return is -11.11%.
Historically, 0% of months were positive and 100% were negative. The best month was Jun 2026 with a return of -11.1%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 0 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, DEF closed higher 0% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 9, 2026 with a return of 0.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 8, 2026 at -8.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.11% | -11.11% |
Expense Ratio
DEF has an expense ratio of 0.53%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Defensive Equity ETF (DEF) 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.
| DEF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.37 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.78 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 12.44 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Invesco Defensive 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 Invesco Defensive Equity ETF was 11.11%, occurring on Jun 10, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Invesco Defensive Equity ETF drawdown is 11.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -11.11%Jun 2026 | 2d | — | 15d 23hJun 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| DEF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.11% | -56.78% | +45.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
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 | -11.11% | -1.80% | -9.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.26% | -10.71% | +1.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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