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Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

CUSIP
82889N764
Issuer
Simplify
Inception Date
Nov 1, 2021
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Alternatives
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Simplify Hedged Equity 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT) has returned -1.40% so far this year and 11.66% over the past 12 months.


Simplify Hedged Equity ETF

1D
2.01%
1M
-2.74%
YTD
-1.40%
6M
1.48%
1Y
11.66%
3Y*
12.53%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 2021, HEQT's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -4.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, HEQT closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.25%0.12%-2.74%-1.40%
20252.07%-0.56%-4.23%0.19%2.97%2.27%1.30%1.08%1.84%1.71%0.46%0.74%10.08%
20240.91%2.65%1.63%-1.66%3.90%2.60%0.83%1.97%1.79%-0.03%3.93%-1.42%18.30%
20233.74%-0.57%1.85%1.90%0.91%2.44%1.61%-0.08%-2.95%-1.84%6.27%2.50%16.61%
2022-3.68%-1.90%1.51%-4.59%-0.13%-1.23%3.92%-1.19%-3.51%2.62%2.24%-2.22%-8.25%
2021-0.54%2.71%2.16%

Benchmark Metrics

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.97%, beta of 0.45, and R² of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 03, 2021.

  • This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (53.43%) than losses (47.76%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.97% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.45 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
3.97%
Beta
0.45
0.84
Upside Capture
53.43%
Downside Capture
47.76%

Expense Ratio

HEQT has an expense ratio of 0.53%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

HEQT ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


HEQT Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
HEQT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7575
Sharpe Ratio Rank
HEQT Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
HEQT Omega Ratio Rank: 7878
Omega Ratio Rank
HEQT Calmar Ratio Rank: 8080
Calmar Ratio Rank
HEQT Martin Ratio Rank: 8484
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


HEQTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.39

0.90

+0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.00

1.39

+0.61

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.21

+0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.30

1.40

+0.91

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.06

6.61

+3.45

Explore HEQT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF provided a 1.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021
Dividend$0.40$0.38$0.38$1.04$0.89$0.07

Dividend yield

1.27%1.19%1.29%4.10%3.94%0.27%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Simplify Hedged Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.10
2025$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.38
2024$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.38
2023$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.80$1.04
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.81$0.89
2021$0.07$0.07

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 Simplify Hedged 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 Simplify Hedged Equity ETF was 11.51%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 243 trading sessions.

The current Simplify Hedged Equity ETF drawdown is 3.19%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-11.51%Jan 5, 2022113Jun 16, 2022243Jun 6, 2023356
-10.57%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202571Jul 22, 2025105
-5.87%Aug 31, 202341Oct 27, 202316Nov 20, 202357
-5.09%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-5.04%Jul 17, 202416Aug 7, 20248Aug 19, 202424

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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