- ISIN
- US92046L3539
- Issuer
- Kovitz
- Inception Date
- Dec 28, 2011
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- NONE
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 21K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $587.93K
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Performance
EQTY Performance Chart
Kovitz Core Equity ETF (EQTY) is up 7.6% since the beginning of the year. EQTY is currently trading at $29 per share.
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Returns By Period
Kovitz Core Equity ETF (EQTY) has returned 7.62% so far this year and 16.25% over the past 12 months.
Kovitz Core Equity ETF
- 1D
- 0.74%
- 1M
- 2.16%
- 6M
- 4.72%
- YTD
- 7.62%
- 1Y
- 16.25%
- 3Y*
- 14.87%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 17.62%
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%
EQTY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 2022, EQTY's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, EQTY closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.77% | -0.58% | -7.72% | 7.54% | 1.68% | 0.43% | 3.93% | 7.62% | |||||
| 2025 | 5.77% | -2.94% | -4.92% | -1.72% | 4.61% | 5.03% | 1.69% | 1.60% | -0.78% | 1.29% | 1.93% | 1.88% | 13.63% |
| 2024 | 0.79% | 6.17% | 3.12% | -5.04% | 2.14% | 1.78% | 2.31% | 2.39% | 2.45% | 0.02% | 5.26% | -2.60% | 19.89% |
| 2023 | 9.75% | -2.03% | 1.68% | 2.02% | -1.31% | 7.64% | 3.43% | -1.54% | -4.59% | -3.27% | 8.12% | 5.47% | 26.97% |
| 2022 | -3.12% | -3.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
Kovitz Core Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.20%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 12, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 94.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.84, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 0.20%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 90.54%
- Downside Capture
- 94.11%
Expense Ratio
EQTY has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EQTY ranks 40 for risk / return — above 40% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kovitz Core Equity ETF (EQTY) 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.
| EQTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.35 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.41 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.25 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.20 | 2.00 | -0.81 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.39 | 8.49 | -4.10 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Kovitz Core Equity ETF provided a 0.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.33% | 0.26% | 0.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Kovitz Core 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 | $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 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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 Kovitz Core 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 Kovitz Core Equity ETF was 17.28%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 58 trading sessions.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-17.28%Apr 2025 | 2mo | 2mo 25d | 4mo 25dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-11.85%Mar 2026 | 1mo 27d | 3mo 6d | 5mo 3dJan 2026 - Jul 2026 | — |
-11.46%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 1mo 17d | 4mo 13dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 | — |
-9.60%Mar 2023 | 1mo 8d | 3mo 1d | 4mo 9dFeb 2023 - Jun 2023 | — |
-6.79%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| EQTY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.28% | -56.78% | +39.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.85% | -9.10% | -2.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.28% | -18.90% | +1.62% |
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 | 0.00% | -1.58% | +1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.64% | -10.70% | +8.06% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.22% | 2.14% | +1.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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