- Issuer
- T. Rowe Price
- Inception Date
- Mar 26, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Equity Hedged
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $37M
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Performance
THEQ Performance Chart
T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF (THEQ) is up 6.4% since the beginning of the year. THEQ is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF (THEQ) has returned 6.42% so far this year and 17.54% over the past 12 months.
T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF
- 1D
- 0.84%
- 1M
- 0.01%
- YTD
- 6.42%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 17.54%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.71%
- YTD
- 8.39%
- 6M
- 8.57%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 18.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.24%
- 10Y*
- 13.54%
THEQ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 27, 2025, THEQ's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.17%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, THEQ closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.27% | 0.15% | -3.97% | 6.52% | 3.45% | -0.84% | 6.42% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.89% | -0.61% | 3.35% | 3.39% | 1.33% | 1.56% | 2.77% | 1.42% | 0.08% | -0.24% | 12.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.67%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 62.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 61.72% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.65 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
- 0.67%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 61.72%
- Downside Capture
- 62.53%
Expense Ratio
THEQ has an expense ratio of 0.46%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
THEQ ranks 60 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 T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF (THEQ) 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.
| THEQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.01 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.35 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.80 | 2.66 | +0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.93 | 11.86 | +0.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF provided a 0.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.22 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.22 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity 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 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
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 T. Rowe Price 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 T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF was 8.20%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF drawdown is 1.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -8.20%Apr 2025 | 12d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 16dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.17%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 16d | 1mo 18dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.60%Nov 2025 | 22d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 28dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.17%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 19d 23hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.24%Oct 2025 | 1d | 14d | 15dOct 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| THEQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.20% | -56.78% | +48.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.17% | -9.10% | +2.93% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
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 | -1.19% | -2.49% | +1.30% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.04% | -10.72% | +9.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.45% | 2.03% | -0.58% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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