- ISIN
- US86280R8299
- Issuer
- Day Hagan
- Inception Date
- Jun 30, 2022
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $37M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 2K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $55.86K
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Performance
SSXU Performance Chart
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF (SSXU) is up 3.3% since the beginning of the year. SSXU is currently trading at $35 per share.
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Returns By Period
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF (SSXU) has returned 3.34% so far this year and 15.87% over the past 12 months.
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF
- 1D
- -0.42%
- 1M
- 0.13%
- 6M
- -1.00%
- YTD
- 3.34%
- 1Y
- 15.87%
- 3Y*
- 10.75%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 11.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
SSXU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 2022, SSXU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -8.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SSXU closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.39% | 4.01% | -7.84% | 5.16% | 0.97% | -2.92% | 0.20% | 3.34% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.68% | 1.56% | 0.17% | 2.38% | 4.75% | 2.27% | -1.02% | 4.93% | 3.03% | 1.17% | 0.63% | 1.82% | 27.09% |
| 2024 | -0.20% | 3.00% | 2.73% | -2.69% | 4.02% | -1.92% | 1.76% | 3.01% | 3.00% | -4.09% | -0.24% | -2.78% | 5.28% |
| 2023 | 9.05% | -4.17% | 2.77% | 1.45% | -4.15% | 4.38% | 3.45% | -4.78% | -3.51% | -1.68% | 3.81% | 3.59% | 9.56% |
| 2022 | 2.35% | -3.18% | -8.27% | 1.30% | 12.92% | -1.77% | 2.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.61%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 01, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 74.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.53% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.69 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
- -0.61%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 61.53%
- Downside Capture
- 74.33%
Expense Ratio
SSXU has a high expense ratio of 1.15%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SSXU ranks 42 for risk / return — above 42% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is near the middle of the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF (SSXU) 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.
| SSXU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.20 | 1.25 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.48 | 2.00 | -0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.38 | 8.49 | -4.11 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF provided a 2.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.91 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.76 | $0.56 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 2.57% | 2.66% | 2.74% | 2.07% | 0.65% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International 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 | $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 | $0.91 | $0.91 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.76 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2022 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
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 Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International 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 Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF was 13.91%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 17 trading sessions.
The current Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF drawdown is 5.10%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-13.91%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 24d | 7mo 7dSep 2024 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-13.45%Oct 2022 | 2mo | 1mo 18d | 3mo 18dAug 2022 - Dec 2022 | Bear market2022 |
-10.71%Mar 2026 | 22d | — | 5mo 7dFeb 2026 - now | — |
-10.58%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 3mo 28d | 6mo 25dAug 2023 - Feb 2024 | — |
-8.70%Mar 2023 | 1mo 11d | 3mo 2d | 4mo 13dFeb 2023 - Jun 2023 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| SSXU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.91% | -56.78% | +42.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.71% | -9.10% | -1.61% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.91% | -18.90% | +4.99% |
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 | -5.10% | -1.58% | -3.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.30% | -10.70% | +7.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.62% | 2.14% | +1.48% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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