- CUSIP
- 00775Y645
- Issuer
- Strategas
- Inception Date
- Jan 25, 2022
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $321M
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Performance
SAMT Performance Chart
Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF (SAMT) is up 20.0% since the beginning of the year. SAMT is currently trading at $46 per share.
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Returns By Period
Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF (SAMT) has returned 19.97% so far this year and 39.83% over the past 12 months.
Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF
- 1D
- 0.39%
- 1M
- 0.96%
- YTD
- 19.97%
- 6M
- 17.75%
- 1Y
- 39.83%
- 3Y*
- 27.93%
- 5Y*
- —
- 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%
SAMT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 25, 2022, SAMT's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -9.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SAMT closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.96% | -0.31% | -1.60% | 10.26% | 6.07% | 0.59% | 19.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.50% | -3.03% | -3.87% | 1.29% | 9.79% | 6.05% | 3.34% | -1.49% | 6.33% | 2.39% | -1.23% | 2.89% | 33.10% |
| 2024 | 3.10% | 4.43% | 2.28% | -2.70% | 3.74% | 2.15% | 0.73% | 3.30% | 1.92% | 0.21% | 12.01% | -5.18% | 28.15% |
| 2023 | 0.78% | -3.19% | -0.91% | 1.15% | -3.37% | 6.89% | 1.30% | -1.07% | -4.10% | -0.78% | 4.36% | 0.74% | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 3.15% | 0.76% | 3.91% | -7.56% | 1.07% | -9.40% | 5.11% | -1.55% | -8.30% | 9.32% | 2.89% | -3.97% | -6.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.15%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 25, 2022.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (90.30%) than losses (73.58%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.15% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.15%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 90.30%
- Downside Capture
- 73.58%
Expense Ratio
SAMT has an expense ratio of 0.66%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SAMT ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF (SAMT) 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.
| SAMT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.91 | 2.78 | +2.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.25 | 12.44 | +0.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF provided a 0.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.27 | $0.27 | $0.41 | $0.34 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.58% | 0.70% | 1.40% | 1.49% | 0.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities 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 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
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 Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities 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 Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF was 20.57%, occurring on Mar 23, 2023. Recovery took 311 trading sessions.
The current Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF drawdown is 0.92%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -20.57%Mar 2023 | 11mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 2y 2moMar 2022 - Jun 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.27%Apr 2025 | 1mo 26d | 2mo 11d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.15%Nov 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 2d | 2mo 8dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -8.01%Mar 2022 | 19d | 21d | 1mo 10dFeb 2022 - Mar 2022 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.73%Feb 2026 | 16d | 2mo 7d | 2mo 23dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SAMT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -20.57% | -56.78% | +36.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.15% | -9.10% | +0.95% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.27% | -18.90% | +0.63% |
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 | -0.92% | -1.80% | +0.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.66% | -10.71% | +3.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.01% | 2.03% | +0.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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