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Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF (QIS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
Simplify
Inception Date
Jul 10, 2023
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Alternatives

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative 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

Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF (QIS) has returned -18.32% so far this year and -47.24% over the past 12 months.


Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF

1D
-4.55%
1M
-14.21%
YTD
-18.32%
6M
-36.75%
1Y
-47.24%
3Y*
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 Jul 11, 2023, QIS's average daily return is -0.08%, while the average monthly return is -1.88%.

Historically, 39% of months were positive and 61% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +3.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -14.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, QIS closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -19.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.13%-7.68%-14.21%-18.32%
20250.71%-1.39%-3.38%-4.84%-0.67%0.73%-6.81%-4.87%-1.18%0.75%-10.67%-13.96%-38.02%
20240.91%0.37%1.41%0.64%-0.37%-0.19%-1.32%-0.50%-0.38%-1.53%2.30%-1.07%0.19%
20230.16%1.44%2.00%-0.72%-0.97%0.08%1.96%

Benchmark Metrics

Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF has an annualized alpha of -22.10%, beta of 0.28, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 12, 2023.

  • This ETF participated in 141.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -20.51% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.28 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 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 0.03 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
-22.10%
Beta
0.28
0.03
Upside Capture
-20.51%
Downside Capture
141.55%

Expense Ratio

QIS has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

QIS ranks 0 for risk / return — in the bottom 0% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


QIS Risk / Return Rank: 00
Overall Rank
QIS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 00
Sharpe Ratio Rank
QIS Sortino Ratio Rank: 00
Sortino Ratio Rank
QIS Omega Ratio Rank: 00
Omega Ratio Rank
QIS Calmar Ratio Rank: 00
Calmar Ratio Rank
QIS Martin Ratio Rank: 11
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 Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF (QIS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


QISBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-1.16

0.90

-2.06

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.70

1.39

-3.08

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.77

1.21

-0.44

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.91

1.40

-2.31

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.62

6.61

-8.23

Explore QIS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF provided a 1.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$0.20$0.50$0.26$0.81

Dividend yield

1.65%3.37%1.07%3.29%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative 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$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.50
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.26
2023$0.81$0.81

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 Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative 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 Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF was 52.12%, occurring on Mar 25, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Simplify Multi-Qis Alternative ETF drawdown is 52.11%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-52.12%Oct 2, 2024370Mar 25, 2026
-4.21%May 29, 202449Aug 7, 202438Oct 1, 202487
-2.56%Oct 6, 20237Oct 16, 202392Feb 28, 202499
-1.33%Apr 4, 20243Apr 8, 202413Apr 25, 202416
-1.17%Aug 29, 20232Aug 30, 20234Sep 6, 20236

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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