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Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF (MEDX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US53656G5633
Issuer
Horizon
Inception Date
Sep 30, 1999
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Horizon Kinetics Medical 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

Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF (MEDX) has returned 0.32% so far this year and 21.85% over the past 12 months.


Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF

1D
2.94%
1M
-5.94%
YTD
0.32%
6M
12.78%
1Y
21.85%
3Y*
6.41%
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 Jan 31, 2023, MEDX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 12.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2025 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2023 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, MEDX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 1, 2025 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.92%5.69%-5.94%0.32%
20254.59%5.02%-3.60%-1.86%-3.97%2.20%2.74%4.41%4.57%4.48%8.64%-0.96%28.62%
20240.94%6.16%-0.59%-6.36%2.36%4.58%2.57%4.35%-4.27%-4.33%-2.70%-6.42%-4.68%
2023-5.69%1.53%1.95%-1.22%1.36%-1.34%0.85%-3.74%-6.45%4.78%2.22%-6.22%

Benchmark Metrics

Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.90%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 01, 2023.

  • This ETF participated in 104.08% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.76% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.55 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.24 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R² of 0.24 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-2.90%
Beta
0.55
0.24
Upside Capture
56.76%
Downside Capture
104.08%

Expense Ratio

MEDX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MEDX ranks 56 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.


MEDX Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
MEDX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MEDX Sortino Ratio Rank: 5757
Sortino Ratio Rank
MEDX Omega Ratio Rank: 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
MEDX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
MEDX Martin Ratio Rank: 5353
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 Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF (MEDX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MEDXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.02

0.90

+0.13

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.52

1.39

+0.13

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.19

1.21

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.70

1.40

+0.30

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.47

6.61

-1.14

Explore MEDX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF provided a 1.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20$1.40202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$0.41$0.41$0.50$1.38

Dividend yield

1.23%1.23%1.92%4.94%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Horizon Kinetics Medical 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$0.00$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$0.41$0.41
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.50
2023$1.38$1.38

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 Horizon Kinetics Medical 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 Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF was 23.10%, occurring on Apr 10, 2025. Recovery took 119 trading sessions.

The current Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF drawdown is 6.03%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-23.1%Sep 3, 2024152Apr 10, 2025119Oct 1, 2025271
-15.48%May 11, 2023118Oct 27, 202383Feb 28, 2024201
-10.25%Feb 29, 202436Apr 19, 202456Jul 11, 202492
-9.98%Feb 25, 202618Mar 20, 2026
-9.31%Feb 14, 202318Mar 10, 202339May 5, 202357

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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