- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Nov 15, 2023
- Category
- Short-Term Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $13M
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Performance
SDCP Performance Chart
Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF (SDCP) is up 1.2% since the beginning of the year. SDCP is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF (SDCP) has returned 1.16% so far this year and 4.48% over the past 12 months.
Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- YTD
- 1.16%
- 6M
- 1.53%
- 1Y
- 4.48%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
SDCP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 2023, SDCP's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 88% of months were positive and 13% were negative. The best month was Dec 2023 with a return of +1.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2024 at -1.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, SDCP closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 20, 2024 with a return of +0.6%, while the worst single day was May 30, 2024 at -0.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.34% | 0.62% | -0.54% | 0.43% | 0.28% | 0.02% | 1.16% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.62% | 0.69% | -0.10% | 0.43% | 0.54% | 0.71% | 0.25% | 0.84% | 0.04% | 0.33% | 0.59% | 0.31% | 5.37% |
| 2024 | 0.51% | 0.06% | 0.73% | -0.40% | 0.78% | 0.50% | 1.08% | 1.06% | 0.96% | -0.96% | 0.60% | 0.21% | 5.24% |
| 2023 | 0.37% | 1.60% | 1.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 5.19%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 17, 2023.
- This ETF captured 15.05% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.27%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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
- 5.19%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 15.05%
- Downside Capture
- -1.27%
Expense Ratio
SDCP has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SDCP ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF (SDCP) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| SDCP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.10 | 2.39 | +0.71 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.04 | 3.25 | +1.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.77 | 1.43 | +0.33 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.46 | 3.11 | +2.34 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 20.38 | 14.38 | +5.99 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF provided a 5.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.34 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.34 | $1.33 | $1.35 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 5.22% | 5.16% | 5.25% | 0.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond 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 | $0.04 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.43 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.23 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.16 | $1.33 |
| 2024 | $0.08 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.12 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.20 | $1.35 |
| 2023 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
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 Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond 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 Virtus Newfleet Short Duration Core Plus Bond ETF was 1.00%, occurring on Oct 31, 2024. Recovery took 51 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 pullback2024 | -1.00%Oct 2024 | 1mo 6d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 23dSep 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.83%Feb 2024 | 14d | 19d | 1mo 3dFeb 2024 - Mar 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.82%Mar 2026 | 25d | 21d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 selloff2025 | -0.75%Apr 2025 | 6d | 18d | 24dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.68%Apr 2024 | 23d | 15d | 1mo 8dMar 2024 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SDCP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -1.00% | -56.78% | +55.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.82% | -9.10% | +8.28% |
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 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.18% | -10.72% | +10.54% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.22% | 1.97% | -1.75% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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