- ISIN
- US3015056993
- CUSIP
- 301505699
- Issuer
- Exchange Traded Concepts
- Inception Date
- May 11, 2020
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $186M
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Performance
SIXL Performance Chart
ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF (SIXL) is up 5.5% since the beginning of the year. SIXL is currently trading at $38 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SIXL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,212.
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Returns By Period
ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF (SIXL) has returned 5.54% so far this year and 6.99% over the past 12 months.
ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -0.02%
- 1M
- -1.13%
- YTD
- 5.54%
- 6M
- 3.37%
- 1Y
- 6.99%
- 3Y*
- 8.78%
- 5Y*
- 3.92%
- 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%
SIXL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 11, 2020, SIXL's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SIXL closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.60% | 4.80% | -4.69% | 2.96% | -2.76% | 0.89% | 5.54% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.29% | 1.02% | -0.91% | -1.69% | -0.29% | -0.45% | -1.33% | 3.48% | -0.08% | -3.29% | 4.39% | -2.48% | -0.61% |
| 2024 | -0.23% | 2.37% | 3.35% | -3.26% | 3.12% | -0.60% | 5.72% | 2.81% | 0.26% | -1.17% | 6.59% | -5.01% | 14.13% |
| 2023 | 2.45% | -1.55% | -2.33% | 0.09% | -5.01% | 3.26% | 3.59% | -2.28% | -3.24% | -0.65% | 4.16% | 4.46% | 2.38% |
| 2022 | -6.58% | -0.46% | 4.29% | -4.18% | 0.94% | -3.26% | 4.09% | -3.02% | -8.22% | 9.65% | 3.86% | -3.38% | -7.49% |
| 2021 | 3.35% | 0.99% | 4.32% | 1.52% | 1.51% | 0.96% | 0.85% | 0.84% | -4.23% | 3.74% | -2.19% | 7.19% | 20.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.13%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.50 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 11, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 65.86% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 50.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.52 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
- -0.13%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.50
- Upside Capture
- 50.22%
- Downside Capture
- 65.86%
Expense Ratio
SIXL has an expense ratio of 0.47%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SIXL ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% 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 ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF (SIXL) 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.
| SIXL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.08 | 2.78 | -1.71 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.88 | 12.44 | -9.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF provided a 2.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.86 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.86 | $0.84 | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.48 | $0.24 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 2.26% | 2.31% | 1.28% | 1.48% | 1.45% | 0.67% | 0.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy 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 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.32 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.13 | $0.84 |
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.48 |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.05 | $0.09 | $0.02 | $0.07 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.06 | $0.04 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.49 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.06 | $0.02 | $0.05 | $0.09 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.24 |
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 ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy 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 ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF was 16.08%, occurring on Oct 7, 2022. Recovery took 398 trading sessions.
The current ETC 6 Meridian Low Beta Equity Strategy ETF drawdown is 4.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -16.08%Oct 2022 | 9mo 7d | 1y 7mo | 2y 4moJan 2022 - May 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.65%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 10mo 3d | 1y 2moDec 2024 - Feb 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -7.53%Jun 2020 | 17d | 1mo 3d | 1mo 20dJun 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -7.12%Sep 2020 | 1mo 14d | 19d | 2mo 3dAug 2020 - Oct 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.52%Mar 2026 | 17d | — | 3mo 22dMar 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| SIXL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.08% | -56.78% | +40.70% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.52% | -9.10% | +2.58% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.65% | -18.90% | +7.25% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.08% | -25.43% | +9.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.11% | -1.80% | -2.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.56% | -10.71% | +6.15% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.44% | 2.03% | +0.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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