- Inception Date
- Oct 14, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- US
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
NELS Performance Chart
Nelson Select ETF (NELS) is up 10.9% since the beginning of the year. NELS is currently trading at $29 per share.
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Returns By Period
Nelson Select ETF
- 1D
- 0.68%
- 1M
- 1.41%
- YTD
- 10.94%
- 6M
- 11.30%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
NELS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 15, 2025, NELS's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.45%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, NELS closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +2.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -2.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.58% | 0.38% | -5.66% | 9.80% | 5.73% | -0.65% | 10.94% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.83% | 0.02% | -0.02% | 1.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nelson Select ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.33%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 15, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.57%) than losses (76.23%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.89, 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
- 1.33%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 93.57%
- Downside Capture
- 76.23%
Expense Ratio
NELS has a high expense ratio of 1.69%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nelson Select ETF (NELS) 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.
| NELS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Nelson Select 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 Nelson Select ETF was 9.30%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 12 trading sessions.
The current Nelson Select ETF drawdown is 1.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -9.30%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 17d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.09%Nov 2025 | 7d | 1mo 3d | 1mo 10dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.05%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 19d 23hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.16%Jan 2026 | 7d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 13dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.39%May 2026 | 4d | 7d | 11dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NELS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.30% | -56.78% | +47.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
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 | -1.60% | -2.49% | +0.89% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.65% | -10.72% | +9.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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