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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Nicholas Global Equity and Income 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
Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF (GIAX) has returned -8.92% so far this year and 9.24% over the past 12 months.
Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF
- 1D
- 5.62%
- 1M
- -7.07%
- YTD
- -8.92%
- 6M
- -9.08%
- 1Y
- 9.24%
- 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 Jul 30, 2024, GIAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, GIAX closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.97% | -2.93% | -7.07% | -8.92% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.68% | -2.99% | -6.48% | 2.14% | 7.85% | 4.09% | 1.69% | 0.69% | 2.33% | 2.56% | -1.04% | -1.65% | 11.73% |
| 2024 | 1.04% | 0.72% | 1.61% | -0.76% | 4.77% | -3.51% | 3.74% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF has an annualized alpha of -7.57%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 128.62% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.66% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -7.57% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.07 and R² of 0.76, 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
- -7.57%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 78.66%
- Downside Capture
- 128.62%
Expense Ratio
GIAX has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GIAX ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% 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 Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF (GIAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| GIAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.39 | 0.90 | -0.51 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.72 | 1.39 | -0.67 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.21 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.49 | 1.40 | -0.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.18 | 6.61 | -4.43 |
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
Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF provided a 28.86% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.07 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.07 | $4.21 | $1.98 |
Dividend yield | 28.86% | 25.62% | 10.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nicholas Global Equity and Income 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 | $0.39 | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.96 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.33 | $0.35 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.35 | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.34 | $0.31 | $4.21 |
| 2024 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.38 | $1.98 |
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 Nicholas Global Equity and 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 Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF was 20.38%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 47 trading sessions.
The current Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF drawdown is 12.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.38% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 47 | Jun 16, 2025 | 81 |
| -17.62% | Jan 13, 2026 | 53 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.63% | Dec 11, 2025 | 5 | Dec 17, 2025 | 16 | Jan 12, 2026 | 21 |
| -6.55% | Nov 3, 2025 | 14 | Nov 20, 2025 | 9 | Dec 4, 2025 | 23 |
| -6.37% | Aug 1, 2024 | 3 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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