- Issuer
- Leuthold Group
- Inception Date
- Jan 21, 2025
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $49M
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Performance
LST Performance Chart
Leuthold Select Industries ETF (LST) is up 15.7% since the beginning of the year. LST is currently trading at $46 per share.
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Returns By Period
Leuthold Select Industries ETF (LST) has returned 15.69% so far this year and 33.41% over the past 12 months.
Leuthold Select Industries ETF
- 1D
- 1.00%
- 1M
- 1.69%
- YTD
- 15.69%
- 6M
- 14.16%
- 1Y
- 33.41%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LST Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 21, 2025, LST's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, LST closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.56% | 4.23% | -6.67% | 9.42% | 5.10% | -0.15% | 15.69% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.80% | -4.13% | -4.79% | 0.61% | 7.04% | 5.11% | -0.43% | 4.05% | 4.72% | -0.97% | 2.00% | 1.04% | 15.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
Leuthold Select Industries ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.50%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 21, 2025.
- This ETF captured 104.92% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 69.15% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.50% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.80, 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
- 6.50%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 104.92%
- Downside Capture
- 69.15%
Expense Ratio
LST has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LST ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Leuthold Select Industries ETF (LST) 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.
| LST | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.22 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.09 | 2.78 | +0.31 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.63 | 12.44 | +0.19 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Leuthold Select Industries ETF provided a 1.16% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 | $0.54 |
Dividend yield | 1.16% | 1.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Leuthold Select Industries 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 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.39 | $0.15 | $0.54 |
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 Leuthold Select Industries 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 Leuthold Select Industries ETF was 19.47%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current Leuthold Select Industries ETF drawdown is 1.69%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -19.47%Apr 2025 | 2mo 1d | 2mo 17d | 4mo 18dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.85%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 1mo 1d | 2mo 2dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.12%Nov 2025 | 7d | 8d | 15dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.36%Jun 2026 | 5d | — | 18d 8hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.13%Oct 2025 | 17d | 14d | 1mo 1dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| LST | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.47% | -56.78% | +37.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.85% | -9.10% | -1.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
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 | -1.69% | -1.80% | +0.11% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.88% | -10.71% | +7.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.65% | 2.03% | +0.62% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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