- ISIN
- US66538R7483
- CUSIP
- 66538R748
- Inception Date
- Oct 10, 2019
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- HCM Defender 100 Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $700M
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Performance
QQH Performance Chart
HCM Defender 100 Index ETF (QQH) is up 11.4% since the beginning of the year. QQH is currently trading at $86 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QQH shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,860.
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Returns By Period
HCM Defender 100 Index ETF (QQH) has returned 11.37% so far this year and 36.39% over the past 12 months.
HCM Defender 100 Index ETF
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- 1.41%
- YTD
- 11.37%
- 6M
- 10.02%
- 1Y
- 36.39%
- 3Y*
- 23.52%
- 5Y*
- 13.21%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
QQH Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 10, 2019, QQH's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -16.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, QQH closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +9.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.59% | -3.86% | -6.67% | 10.33% | 14.52% | -2.35% | 11.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.34% | -4.84% | -8.01% | -3.73% | 10.59% | 8.59% | 3.52% | 1.13% | 7.83% | 6.15% | -3.07% | -1.27% | 15.66% |
| 2024 | 0.42% | 7.34% | 1.31% | -5.76% | 9.05% | 9.04% | -0.41% | -1.92% | 4.92% | -1.81% | 7.07% | 1.35% | 33.64% |
| 2023 | 7.84% | 0.05% | 7.16% | 0.78% | 9.56% | 8.65% | 4.66% | -2.00% | -7.39% | -2.12% | 8.68% | 5.64% | 48.05% |
| 2022 | -15.36% | -2.54% | 2.37% | -16.28% | -1.01% | -6.31% | 0.83% | -1.68% | -4.32% | 1.25% | 3.05% | -6.92% | -39.60% |
| 2021 | 0.21% | -0.11% | 1.24% | 7.79% | -1.69% | 8.97% | 3.81% | 5.94% | -7.90% | 10.99% | 2.97% | 1.51% | 37.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
HCM Defender 100 Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.76%, beta of 0.94, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 10, 2019.
- This ETF captured 132.57% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.52% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.76% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.94 and R2 of 0.58, 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
- 6.76%
- Beta
- 0.94
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 132.57%
- Downside Capture
- 113.52%
Expense Ratio
QQH has a high expense ratio of 1.14%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QQH ranks 44 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for HCM Defender 100 Index ETF (QQH) 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.
| QQH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.65 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.26 | 2.78 | -0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.02 | 12.44 | -6.42 |
Dividends
Dividend History
HCM Defender 100 Index ETF provided a 0.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.16 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 0.19% | 0.21% | 0.24% | 0.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for HCM Defender 100 Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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 HCM Defender 100 Index 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 HCM Defender 100 Index ETF was 41.87%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 360 trading sessions.
The current HCM Defender 100 Index ETF drawdown is 3.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -41.87%Dec 2022 | 12mo 4d | 1y 5mo | 2y 5moDec 2021 - Jun 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -28.74%Mar 2020 | 25d | 4mo 6d | 5mo 1dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.84%Apr 2025 | 3mo 22d | 4mo 6d | 7mo 28dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 |
2020 correction2020 | -17.85%Sep 2020 | 20d | 2mo 15d | 3mo 5dSep 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.18%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 1mo 9d | 6mo 10dOct 2025 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QQH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.87% | -56.78% | +14.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.18% | -9.10% | -7.08% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.84% | -18.90% | -5.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.87% | -25.43% | -16.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.52% | -1.80% | -1.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.87% | -10.71% | -2.16% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.07% | 2.03% | +4.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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