- CUSIP
- 88636R586
- Issuer
- Return Stacked
- Inception Date
- Dec 17, 2024
- Category
- Leveraged Bonds
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
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Performance
RSBA Performance Chart
Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF (RSBA) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. RSBA is currently trading at $21 per share.
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Returns By Period
Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF (RSBA) has returned 0.31% so far this year and 3.97% over the past 12 months.
Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- 1.06%
- YTD
- 0.31%
- 6M
- 0.42%
- 1Y
- 3.97%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
RSBA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 18, 2024, RSBA's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.41%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.1 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Feb 2025 with a return of +2.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, RSBA closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 24, 2025 with a return of +1.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -1.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.29% | 1.00% | -1.77% | 0.24% | 0.06% | 0.51% | 0.31% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.34% | 2.08% | 0.63% | 0.44% | -0.69% | 2.02% | -0.29% | 1.38% | 0.58% | 0.68% | 1.07% | -0.73% | 7.73% |
| 2024 | -0.11% | -0.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.65%, beta of 0.05, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 18, 2024.
- This ETF captured 11.73% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -11.80%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.05 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
- 4.65%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 11.73%
- Downside Capture
- -11.80%
Expense Ratio
RSBA has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RSBA ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF (RSBA) 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.
| RSBA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.90 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.11 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.32 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.45 | 2.46 | -1.00 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.84 | 10.92 | -7.08 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF provided a 3.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.70 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.70 | $0.70 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 3.36% | 3.37% | 0.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage 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 | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| 2024 | $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 Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage 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 Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF was 2.83%, occurring on Apr 11, 2025. Recovery took 49 trading sessions.
The current Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF drawdown is 1.02%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -2.83%Apr 2025 | 7d | 2mo 14d | 2mo 21dApr 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.74%Mar 2026 | 1mo 8d | — | 4mo 7dFeb 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.36%Jan 2025 | 21d | 14d | 1mo 5dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.25%Jul 2025 | 14d | 17d | 1mo 1dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.20%Dec 2025 | 11d | 2mo 2d | 2mo 13dNov 2025 - Feb 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| RSBA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -2.83% | -56.78% | +53.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.74% | -9.10% | +6.36% |
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 | -1.02% | -3.21% | +2.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.83% | -10.71% | +9.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.04% | 2.04% | -1.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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