- Issuer
- Aura
- Inception Date
- Apr 8, 2026
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Aerospace & Defense
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Solactive U.S. Defense Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $3M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 2K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $43.98K
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Performance
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Returns By Period
U.S. Defense ETF
- 1D
- 1.16%
- 1M
- 5.55%
- 6M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.07%
- 1M
- 0.80%
- 6M
- 6.66%
- YTD
- 8.29%
- 1Y
- 16.04%
- 3Y*
- 17.39%
- 5Y*
- 10.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.05%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.07%
DUTY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 8, 2026, DUTY's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +16.8%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, DUTY closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 11, 2026 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 3, 2026 at -3.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.05% | 16.80% | -6.49% | 0.47% | 3.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
U.S. Defense ETF has an annualized alpha of -15.07%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 08, 2026.
- This ETF participated in 261.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 59.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- 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
- -15.07%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 59.22%
- Downside Capture
- 261.84%
Expense Ratio
DUTY has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for U.S. Defense ETF (DUTY) 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.
| DUTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.23 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 1.78 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 7.60 | — |
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 U.S. Defense 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 U.S. Defense ETF was 13.42%, occurring on Jun 25, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current U.S. Defense ETF drawdown is 6.51%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-13.42%Jun 2026 | 23d | — | 1mo 26dJun 2026 - now | — |
-6.98%Apr 2026 | 21d | 15d | 1mo 6dApr 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-1.94%May 2026 | 0s | 1d | 1dMay 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-1.43%May 2026 | 0s | 3d | 3dMay 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-0.79%May 2026 | 0s | 1d | 1dMay 2026 - May 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| DUTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.42% | -56.78% | +43.36% |
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 | -6.51% | -2.58% | -3.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.93% | -10.70% | +5.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.12% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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