- 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
Share Price Chart
Loading charts...
Compare stocks, funds, or ETFs
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
SSXU Performance Chart
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF (SSXU) is up 4.6% since the beginning of the year. SSXU is currently trading at $36 per share.
Loading charts...
Returns By Period
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF (SSXU) has returned 4.58% so far this year and 19.79% over the past 12 months.
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF
- 1D
- -0.17%
- 1M
- -0.13%
- YTD
- 4.58%
- 6M
- 4.61%
- 1Y
- 19.79%
- 3Y*
- 12.76%
- 5Y*
- —
- 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%
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 +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 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% | -1.56% | 4.58% | ||||||
| 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 -0.20%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 01, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 72.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.53% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.68 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
- -0.20%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 61.53%
- Downside Capture
- 72.31%
Expense Ratio
SSXU has a high expense ratio of 1.15%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SSXU ranks 41 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.
Return / Risk — by 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 | -0.60 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.86 | 2.78 | -0.93 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.32 | 12.44 | -6.12 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF provided a 2.54% 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 | 2.54% | 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 | ||||||
| 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.
Loading charts...
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 3.96%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -13.91%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 24d | 7mo 7dSep 2024 - May 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -13.45%Oct 2022 | 2mo | 1mo 18d | 3mo 18dAug 2022 - Dec 2022 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.71%Mar 2026 | 22d | — | 3mo 27dFeb 2026 - now |
2023 correction2023 | -10.58%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 3mo 28d | 6mo 25dAug 2023 - Feb 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -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 | -3.96% | -1.80% | -2.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.23% | -10.71% | +7.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.14% | 2.03% | +1.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading charts...
Build a portfolio with SSXU
Add Day Hagan/Ned Davis Research Smart Sector International ETF to a portfolio and analyze allocations for your target — whether that's maximizing returns, minimizing drawdowns, or balancing risk across holdings.
Open Portfolio Analyzer with SSXU