- Issuer
- Defiance
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 2025
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $64M
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Performance
RGTX Performance Chart
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (RGTX) is down 76.8% since the beginning of the year. RGTX is currently trading at $11 per share.
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Returns By Period
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (RGTX) has returned -76.75% so far this year and -64.89% over the past 12 months.
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF
- 1D
- -14.46%
- 1M
- -51.00%
- 6M
- -82.06%
- YTD
- -76.75%
- 1Y
- -64.89%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.79%
- 1M
- 1.13%
- 6M
- 7.71%
- YTD
- 9.79%
- 1Y
- 20.06%
- 3Y*
- 18.60%
- 5Y*
- 11.43%
- 10Y*
- 13.27%
RGTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 2025, RGTX's average daily return is +0.74%, while the average monthly return is +14.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.4 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Sep 2025 with a return of +205.6%, while the worst month was Nov 2025 at -71.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, RGTX closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was May 21, 2026 with a return of +61.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 16, 2025 at -30.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -38.44% | -17.51% | -40.40% | 40.86% | 78.33% | -49.93% | -38.92% | -76.75% | |||||
| 2025 | 22.93% | 53.42% | -9.90% | 32.86% | 15.80% | 205.56% | 75.51% | -71.47% | -34.28% | 162.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF has an annualized alpha of 76.47%, beta of 5.33, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 01, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 561.44% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 480.25% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.18 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
- 76.47%
- Beta
- 5.33
- R²
- 0.18
- Upside Capture
- 480.25%
- Downside Capture
- 561.44%
Expense Ratio
RGTX has a high expense ratio of 1.29%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RGTX ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (RGTX) 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.
| RGTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.91 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.33 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.29 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.67 | 2.21 | -2.88 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.84 | 9.61 | -10.45 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF provided a 2.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.27 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 2.35% | 0.55% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI 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 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
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 Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI 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 Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF was 97.59%, occurring on Jul 13, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF drawdown is 97.59%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -97.59%Jul 2026 | 9mo | — | 9mo 1dOct 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -45.47%Jun 2025 | 26d | 23d | 1mo 19dMay 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2025 bear market2025 | -38.30%Aug 2025 | 6d | 22d | 28dAug 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 bear market2025 | -34.30%Aug 2025 | 14d | 13d | 27dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.79%May 2025 | 0s | 6d | 6dMay 2025 - May 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RGTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -97.59% | -56.78% | -40.81% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -97.59% | -9.10% | -88.49% |
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 | -97.59% | -1.24% | -96.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -58.16% | -10.71% | -47.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 77.13% | 2.09% | +75.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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