Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF (RECS)

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Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF (RECS) is up 5.6% since the beginning of the year. RECS is currently trading at $43 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of RECS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,909.

Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF (RECS) has returned 5.58% so far this year and 23.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RECS has returned 9.79% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 2001, RECS's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.

Historically, 18% of months were positive and 82% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, RECS closed higher 15% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.8%.

Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.81%, beta of 0.27, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 15, 2001.

• This ETF participated in 30.58% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 29.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.27 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.25 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 0.25 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.

RECS has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.

RECS ranks 58 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.

Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF provided a 1.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.45 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Columbia Research Enhanced Core 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 Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF was 34.29%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.

The current Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF drawdown is 1.89%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.