- Issuer
- Aptus
- Inception Date
- May 13, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
DEFR Performance Chart
Aptus Deferred Income ETF (DEFR) is down 0.5% since the beginning of the year. DEFR is currently trading at $27 per share.
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Returns By Period
Aptus Deferred Income ETF (DEFR) has returned -0.46% so far this year and 4.83% over the past 12 months.
Aptus Deferred Income ETF
- 1D
- -0.35%
- 1M
- 0.51%
- YTD
- -0.46%
- 6M
- -0.61%
- 1Y
- 4.83%
- 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%
DEFR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 14, 2025, DEFR's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +2.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -2.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, DEFR closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 29, 2025 with a return of +1.0%, while the worst single day was Jul 15, 2025 at -1.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.04% | 2.32% | -2.71% | 0.08% | 0.13% | -0.26% | -0.46% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.73% | 1.80% | -0.18% | 1.61% | 0.95% | 0.88% | 1.17% | -0.34% | 6.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Aptus Deferred Income ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.13%, beta of 0.20, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (19.59%) than losses (15.29%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.20 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.22 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 0.22 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
- 1.13%
- Beta
- 0.20
- R²
- 0.22
- Upside Capture
- 19.59%
- Downside Capture
- 15.29%
Expense Ratio
DEFR has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DEFR ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of ETFs 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Aptus Deferred Income ETF (DEFR) 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.
| DEFR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.37 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.25 | 2.78 | -1.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.19 | 12.44 | -9.25 |
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 Aptus Deferred Income 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 Aptus Deferred Income ETF was 3.90%, occurring on May 19, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Aptus Deferred Income ETF drawdown is 2.76%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -3.90%May 2026 | 2mo 18d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.47%Nov 2025 | 8d | 21d | 29dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.33%Jul 2025 | 14d | 14d | 28dJul 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.25%Jan 2026 | 1mo 23d | 20d | 2mo 13dNov 2025 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.96%Sep 2025 | 2d | 4d | 6dSep 2025 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DEFR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -3.90% | -56.78% | +52.88% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.90% | -9.10% | +5.20% |
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 | -2.76% | -1.80% | -0.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.01% | -10.71% | +9.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.52% | 2.03% | -0.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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