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IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF (MNA) Sharpe Ratio: 0.86

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

MNA is a passive ETF by New York Life tracking the investment results of the IQ Merger Arbitrage Index. MNA launched on Nov 17, 2009 and has a 0.77% expense ratio.

MNA's Sharpe Ratio of 0.86 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.86 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 25, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

MNA Sharpe Ratio Rank

MNA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 25.926
Below Average

MNA ranks above 25.9% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

MNA Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows MNA's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.82 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.82 to 2.07
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.07 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.88+
  • Median: 1.51 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Hedge Fund category across multiple time periods, showing how MNA's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 25, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
MRGRProshares Merger ETF2.63
RLYSPDR SSgA Multi-Asset Real Return ETF2.14
WTMFWisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund2.10
GDMAGadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF1.80
FMFFirst Trust Managed Futures Strategy Fund1.75
QTRGlobal X NASDAQ 100 Tail Risk ETF1.66
SHUSSyntax Stratified U.S. Total Market Hedged ETF1.65
ARBAltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF1.63
ADMEAptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF1.51
GMOMCambria Global Momentum ETF1.49
MNAIQ Merger Arbitrage ETF0.86

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows MNA's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when MNA consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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