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Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF (SHDG)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US89832P1509
Inception Date
Nov 30, 2016
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Alternatives
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF (SHDG) has returned -4.91% so far this year and 10.92% over the past 12 months.


Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF

1D
0.19%
1M
-5.49%
YTD
-4.91%
6M
-2.56%
1Y
10.92%
3Y*
11.83%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 24, 2022, SHDG's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -5.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, SHDG closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.19%-0.57%-5.49%-4.91%
20252.33%-1.00%-5.67%-0.40%4.51%2.64%2.18%1.79%2.44%1.58%0.52%0.36%11.46%
20241.45%4.22%1.82%-3.12%3.71%3.49%1.03%2.09%2.00%-0.52%4.60%-2.35%19.66%
20234.06%-1.03%3.77%1.09%0.51%5.28%2.27%-1.08%-5.05%-1.55%7.04%1.80%17.84%
20221.56%3.82%-2.74%2.55%

Benchmark Metrics

Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.24%, beta of 0.70, and R² of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 25, 2022.

  • This ETF participated in 80.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.68% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.70 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
1.24%
Beta
0.70
0.94
Upside Capture
74.68%
Downside Capture
80.32%

Expense Ratio

SHDG has an expense ratio of 0.53%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SHDG ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


SHDG Risk / Return Rank: 4848
Overall Rank
SHDG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SHDG Sortino Ratio Rank: 4545
Sortino Ratio Rank
SHDG Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
SHDG Calmar Ratio Rank: 4444
Calmar Ratio Rank
SHDG Martin Ratio Rank: 5757
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF (SHDG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SHDGBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.84

0.90

-0.05

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.30

1.39

-0.08

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.20

1.21

-0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.19

1.40

-0.21

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.73

6.61

-0.87

Explore SHDG risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF provided a 0.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.16 per share.


0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.20$0.25$0.30$0.352022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022
Dividend$0.16$0.16$0.18$0.30$0.19

Dividend yield

0.52%0.49%0.62%1.24%0.90%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$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$0.16$0.16
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.18
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.30
2022$0.19$0.19

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 Soundwatch Hedged 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 Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF was 15.82%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 71 trading sessions.

The current Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF drawdown is 6.45%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-15.82%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202571Jul 22, 2025105
-8.69%Aug 1, 202363Oct 27, 202331Dec 12, 202394
-6.62%Feb 3, 202639Mar 30, 2026
-6.49%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202419Aug 30, 202433
-4.63%Feb 16, 202316Mar 10, 202315Mar 31, 202331

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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