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Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF (NFLT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US26923G7079
CUSIP
26923G707
Issuer
Virtus
Inception Date
Aug 10, 2015
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Domicile
United States
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Bond

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond 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

Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF (NFLT) has returned -0.18% so far this year and 6.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NFLT has returned 4.13% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF

1D
0.44%
1M
-1.60%
YTD
-0.18%
6M
1.38%
1Y
6.64%
3Y*
6.97%
5Y*
3.17%
10Y*
4.13%

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 Aug 11, 2015, NFLT's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.34%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 17.0 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NFLT closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 7, 2020 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -3.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.74%0.69%-1.60%-0.18%
20251.14%1.17%-0.51%-0.41%1.48%1.59%0.24%1.14%1.06%0.52%0.82%0.21%8.77%
20240.60%-0.05%0.76%-1.13%1.30%0.84%1.75%1.45%1.53%-1.45%1.29%-0.93%6.05%
20233.09%-1.50%1.11%0.95%-0.64%0.56%1.01%-0.07%-1.52%-1.30%4.41%2.90%9.16%
2022-1.47%-1.20%-1.64%-2.37%-1.09%-3.40%2.72%-1.00%-3.55%0.44%3.08%-0.20%-9.49%
2021-0.52%-0.46%-0.70%1.17%0.54%0.85%0.10%0.46%-0.28%-0.05%-0.93%1.02%1.18%

Benchmark Metrics

Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.24%, beta of 0.07, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 12, 2015.

  • This ETF participated in 23.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 22.75% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.07 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 0.07 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
3.24%
Beta
0.07
0.07
Upside Capture
22.75%
Downside Capture
23.32%

Expense Ratio

NFLT has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NFLT ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% 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.


NFLT Risk / Return Rank: 7777
Overall Rank
NFLT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7373
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NFLT Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
NFLT Omega Ratio Rank: 6868
Omega Ratio Rank
NFLT Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
NFLT Martin Ratio Rank: 8686
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 Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF (NFLT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NFLTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.36

0.90

+0.46

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.91

1.39

+0.52

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.21

+0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.67

1.40

+1.27

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.69

6.61

+4.09

Explore NFLT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF provided a 5.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.29 per share.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.29$1.32$1.29$1.35$0.91$0.86$0.93$1.07$1.13$1.57$1.34$0.17

Dividend yield

5.66%5.74%5.76%6.02%4.16%3.41%3.63%4.33%4.81%6.23%5.30%0.67%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.06$0.10$0.09$0.25
2025$0.07$0.11$0.10$0.12$0.11$0.11$0.10$0.11$0.11$0.10$0.13$0.15$1.32
2024$0.08$0.11$0.09$0.12$0.10$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.10$0.11$0.15$1.29
2023$0.08$0.12$0.09$0.11$0.11$0.10$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.11$0.15$0.15$1.35
2022$0.04$0.08$0.06$0.07$0.07$0.08$0.07$0.07$0.07$0.09$0.08$0.12$0.91
2021$0.05$0.08$0.07$0.06$0.07$0.08$0.07$0.07$0.07$0.08$0.08$0.09$0.86

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 Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond 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 Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF was 15.17%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. Recovery took 89 trading sessions.

The current Virtus Newfleet Multi-Sector Bond ETF drawdown is 1.68%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-15.17%Feb 25, 202018Mar 19, 202089Jul 27, 2020107
-13.42%Sep 15, 2021279Oct 21, 2022396May 21, 2024675
-3.72%Jan 8, 2018241Dec 20, 201851Mar 7, 2019292
-3.37%Nov 2, 201553Jan 19, 201643Mar 21, 201696
-2.89%Mar 4, 202530Apr 14, 202525May 20, 202555

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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