- Issuer
- Columbia Threadneedle
- Inception Date
- Dec 11, 2025
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Beta Advantage Research Enhanced International Equity Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
REFA Performance Chart
Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF (REFA) is up 11.1% since the beginning of the year. REFA is currently trading at $23 per share.
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Returns By Period
Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF
- 1D
- 1.35%
- 1M
- 2.81%
- 6M
- 9.75%
- YTD
- 11.14%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.93%
- 6M
- 9.11%
- YTD
- 9.32%
- 1Y
- 19.17%
- 3Y*
- 18.87%
- 5Y*
- 11.45%
- 10Y*
- 13.53%
REFA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2025, REFA's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 88% of months were positive and 13% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +5.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -7.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, REFA closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 3, 2026 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.66% | 5.37% | -7.08% | 3.08% | 2.33% | 1.29% | 0.55% | 11.14% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.33% | 0.33% |
Benchmark Metrics
Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.75%, beta of 1.05, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 11, 2025.
- This ETF captured 59.10% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -0.63%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.75% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.05 and R2 of 0.60, 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
- 4.75%
- Beta
- 1.05
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 59.10%
- Downside Capture
- -0.63%
Expense Ratio
REFA has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF (REFA) 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.
| REFA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.29 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.23 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 9.69 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF provided a 0.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.03% | 0.03% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity 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 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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 Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity 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 International Equity ETF was 11.23%, occurring on Mar 20, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Columbia Research Enhanced International Equity ETF drawdown is 0.36%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -11.23%Mar 2026 | 22d | — | 4mo 8dFeb 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.70%Feb 2026 | 1d | 1d | 2dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.25%Jan 2026 | 2d | 4d | 6dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.20%Dec 2025 | 6d | 2d | 8dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.19%Jan 2026 | 0s | 2d | 2dJan 2026 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| REFA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.23% | -56.78% | +45.55% |
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 | -0.36% | -1.66% | +1.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.79% | -10.71% | +7.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.09% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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