- Issuer
- WEBs
- Inception Date
- Jul 22, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Utilities Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Syntax Defined Volatility XLU Index
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 12
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $333.66
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Performance
DVUT Performance Chart
WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF (DVUT) is up 4.9% since the beginning of the year. DVUT is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF (DVUT) has returned 4.94% so far this year and 3.76% over the past 12 months.
WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF
- 1D
- -0.88%
- 1M
- -4.44%
- 6M
- 3.42%
- YTD
- 4.94%
- 1Y
- 3.76%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 7.01%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
DVUT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 2025, DVUT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +17.8%, while the worst month was Dec 2025 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, DVUT closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 23, 2026 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2026 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.47% | 17.78% | -8.39% | 4.39% | -8.00% | 3.86% | -3.90% | 4.94% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.83% | -3.48% | 7.43% | 3.37% | 2.73% | -9.80% | 2.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.55%, beta of 0.32, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 41.61% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 35.74% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.32 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- 4.55%
- Beta
- 0.32
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 35.74%
- Downside Capture
- 41.61%
Expense Ratio
DVUT has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DVUT ranks 15 for risk / return — above 15% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF (DVUT) 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.
| DVUT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.25 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.57 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.25 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.23 | 2.00 | -1.77 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.45 | 8.49 | -8.04 |
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 WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility 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 WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF was 18.27%, occurring on Jan 7, 2026. Recovery took 32 trading sessions.
The current WEBs Utilities XLU Defined Volatility ETF drawdown is 12.19%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-18.27%Jan 2026 | 2mo 23d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 11dOct 2025 - Feb 2026 | — |
-15.84%Jun 2026 | 3mo 1d | — | 5mo 3dMar 2026 - now | — |
-10.98%Sep 2025 | 1mo 4d | 23d | 1mo 27dAug 2025 - Oct 2025 | — |
-2.37%Jul 2025 | 0s | 1d | 1dJul 2025 - Jul 2025 | — |
-1.58%Oct 2025 | 1d | 4d | 5dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| DVUT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.27% | -56.78% | +38.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.27% | -9.10% | -9.17% |
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 | -12.19% | -1.58% | -10.61% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.98% | -10.70% | +2.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.37% | 2.14% | +7.23% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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