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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AB US Low Volatility 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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Returns By Period
AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF (LOWV) has returned -5.53% so far this year and 6.95% over the past 12 months.
AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF
- 1D
- 2.26%
- 1M
- -5.35%
- YTD
- -5.53%
- 6M
- -5.60%
- 1Y
- 6.95%
- 3Y*
- 14.15%
- 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 Mar 22, 2023, LOWV's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, LOWV closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.51% | -0.70% | -5.35% | -5.53% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.63% | 0.00% | -3.37% | -0.06% | 4.30% | 3.61% | 0.68% | 1.11% | 3.05% | -0.30% | 1.09% | -0.86% | 12.26% |
| 2024 | 3.19% | 3.03% | 2.42% | -3.75% | 3.67% | 4.20% | 1.81% | 2.56% | 1.14% | -0.96% | 4.22% | -2.42% | 20.43% |
| 2023 | 3.41% | 2.75% | 0.54% | 4.72% | 1.89% | -0.47% | -3.76% | 0.14% | 7.38% | 2.55% | 20.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.38%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 23, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (76.30%) than losses (73.78%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Alpha
- 1.38%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 76.30%
- Downside Capture
- 73.78%
Expense Ratio
LOWV has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LOWV ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% 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 AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF (LOWV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| LOWV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.47 | 0.90 | -0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.77 | 1.39 | -0.62 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.21 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.68 | 1.40 | -0.72 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.68 | 6.61 | -3.92 |
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
AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF provided a 0.99% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.73 | $0.66 | $0.65 | $0.45 |
Dividend yield | 0.99% | 0.85% | 0.92% | 0.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB US Low Volatility 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 | $0.15 | $0.15 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.66 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.65 |
| 2023 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.45 |
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 AB US Low Volatility 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 AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF was 13.87%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 39 trading sessions.
The current AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF drawdown is 7.32%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.87% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 39 | Jun 4, 2025 | 73 |
| -9.59% | Jan 13, 2026 | 52 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.28% | Jul 26, 2023 | 67 | Oct 27, 2023 | 10 | Nov 10, 2023 | 77 |
| -5.6% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
| -4.29% | Oct 29, 2025 | 17 | Nov 20, 2025 | 34 | Jan 12, 2026 | 51 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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