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SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (SIMS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US78468R6971
CUSIP
78468R697
Inception Date
Dec 26, 2017
Region
Developed Markets (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
S&P Kensho Intelligent Infrastructure Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures 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

SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (SIMS) has returned 0.39% so far this year and 36.91% over the past 12 months.


SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF

1D
3.19%
1M
-6.56%
YTD
0.39%
6M
-0.54%
1Y
36.91%
3Y*
7.72%
5Y*
-0.69%
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 Dec 27, 2017, SIMS's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +19.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, SIMS closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -11.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.18%2.14%-6.56%0.39%
2025-0.04%-3.58%-5.85%-1.42%9.25%6.52%6.38%4.74%7.69%11.50%-8.08%-3.34%23.75%
2024-7.70%7.30%1.50%-5.39%6.47%-4.38%8.43%-3.50%-0.63%0.30%7.85%-8.40%-0.27%
202312.28%-3.77%-1.44%-6.25%1.50%9.70%5.97%-9.04%-7.91%-10.38%12.68%7.79%7.43%
2022-11.95%-1.18%3.41%-12.05%1.10%-11.29%16.31%-1.84%-11.59%8.60%2.32%-8.48%-27.13%
20212.09%3.10%2.71%2.43%1.52%1.67%-3.16%1.50%-7.01%8.40%-2.98%-0.80%9.00%

Benchmark Metrics

SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.25%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 28, 2017.

  • This ETF participated in 130.24% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 109.90% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This ETF had an annualized alpha of -5.25% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 1.10 and R² of 0.66, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
-5.25%
Beta
1.10
0.66
Upside Capture
109.90%
Downside Capture
130.24%

Expense Ratio

SIMS has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SIMS ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% 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.


SIMS Risk / Return Rank: 7070
Overall Rank
SIMS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7373
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SIMS Sortino Ratio Rank: 7272
Sortino Ratio Rank
SIMS Omega Ratio Rank: 6767
Omega Ratio Rank
SIMS Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
SIMS Martin Ratio Rank: 5858
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 SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (SIMS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SIMSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.35

0.90

+0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.88

1.39

+0.50

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.31

1.40

+0.91

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.95

6.61

-0.65

Explore SIMS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF provided a 0.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.27 per share.


0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018
Dividend$0.27$0.28$0.30$0.52$0.48$0.44$0.24$0.40$0.21

Dividend yield

0.65%0.66%0.88%1.49%1.48%0.97%0.58%1.24%0.85%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures 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$0.06$0.06
2025$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.28
2024$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.01$0.30
2023$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.52
2022$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.48
2021$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.44

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 SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures 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 SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF was 43.97%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 141 trading sessions.

The current SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF drawdown is 11.64%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-43.97%Nov 9, 2021856Apr 8, 2025141Oct 29, 2025997
-40.67%Feb 13, 202027Mar 23, 202099Aug 12, 2020126
-25.83%Sep 24, 201864Dec 24, 2018216Nov 1, 2019280
-15.79%Oct 30, 202516Nov 20, 2025
-11.01%Jun 9, 202182Oct 4, 202122Nov 3, 2021104

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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