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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Essential 40 Stock ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Essential 40 Stock ETF (ESN) has returned 2.06% so far this year and 15.22% over the past 12 months.
Essential 40 Stock ETF
- 1D
- 1.89%
- 1M
- -4.60%
- YTD
- 2.06%
- 6M
- 3.60%
- 1Y
- 15.22%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2024, ESN's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +5.2%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -5.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, ESN closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.04% | 2.83% | -4.60% | 2.06% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.09% | 2.20% | -2.97% | -1.93% | 3.13% | 3.37% | -0.29% | 3.68% | 2.89% | 0.36% | 1.40% | -0.24% | 16.52% |
| 2024 | -2.63% | 5.16% | -5.24% | -2.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
Essential 40 Stock ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.70%, beta of 0.69, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 22, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (88.52%) than losses (70.29%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.70% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.70%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 88.52%
- Downside Capture
- 70.29%
Expense Ratio
ESN has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ESN ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Essential 40 Stock ETF (ESN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ESN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.05 | 0.90 | +0.16 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.55 | 1.39 | +0.17 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.52 | 1.40 | +0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.20 | 6.61 | +0.60 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Essential 40 Stock ETF provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.16 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 0.89% | 0.91% | 0.76% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Essential 40 Stock 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2024 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
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 Essential 40 Stock 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 Essential 40 Stock ETF was 13.60%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 55 trading sessions.
The current Essential 40 Stock ETF drawdown is 4.65%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.6% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 89 |
| -6.42% | Mar 3, 2026 | 20 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.6% | Dec 2, 2024 | 22 | Jan 2, 2025 | 28 | Feb 13, 2025 | 50 |
| -4.9% | Oct 28, 2025 | 18 | Nov 20, 2025 | 29 | Jan 5, 2026 | 47 |
| -3.18% | Jul 11, 2025 | 16 | Aug 1, 2025 | 10 | Aug 15, 2025 | 26 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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