- ISIN
- US00768Y7682
- CUSIP
- 00768Y768
- Issuer
- AdvisorShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 17, 2012
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $88M
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Performance
VEGA Performance Chart
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) is up 7.0% since the beginning of the year. VEGA is currently trading at $53 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VEGA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,411.
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Returns By Period
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) has returned 7.03% so far this year and 17.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VEGA has returned 8.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF
- 1D
- -0.14%
- 1M
- 1.89%
- YTD
- 7.03%
- 6M
- 7.86%
- 1Y
- 17.82%
- 3Y*
- 13.20%
- 5Y*
- 7.13%
- 10Y*
- 8.07%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
VEGA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 18, 2012, VEGA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VEGA closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.23% | 0.73% | -4.55% | 5.72% | 3.17% | -0.18% | 7.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.53% | 0.34% | -2.69% | -0.11% | 3.70% | 3.50% | 1.03% | 1.79% | 2.62% | 1.50% | 0.25% | 0.50% | 15.83% |
| 2024 | 0.57% | 2.45% | 2.48% | -3.16% | 2.80% | 2.05% | 1.48% | 1.96% | 0.73% | -0.99% | 3.23% | -2.66% | 11.20% |
| 2023 | 5.49% | -2.40% | 1.64% | 1.58% | -0.64% | 3.75% | 2.47% | -2.28% | -3.79% | -2.33% | 6.84% | 4.49% | 15.12% |
| 2022 | -3.81% | -1.93% | 1.65% | -6.92% | 0.48% | -6.28% | 5.68% | -3.97% | -7.42% | 4.85% | 5.78% | -2.97% | -15.02% |
| 2021 | -1.04% | 1.61% | 2.60% | 2.21% | 0.73% | 1.94% | 0.25% | 1.85% | -2.81% | 4.02% | -1.95% | 2.53% | 12.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.43%, beta of 0.54, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 2012.
- This ETF participated in 73.64% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.09% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.54 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
- -0.43%
- Beta
- 0.54
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 56.09%
- Downside Capture
- 73.64%
Expense Ratio
VEGA has a high expense ratio of 2.02%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VEGA ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) 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.
| VEGA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.10 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.36 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.61 | 2.71 | -0.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.46 | 12.15 | -0.69 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF provided a 1.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.66 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.66 | $0.66 | $0.45 | $0.44 | $0.65 | $0.23 | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 1.26% | 1.34% | 1.05% | 1.12% | 1.89% | 0.55% | 0.28% | 0.44% | 0.45% | 0.00% | 0.81% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write 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 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.65 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
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 AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write 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 AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF was 28.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.
The current AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF drawdown is 0.58%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -28.37%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -22.78%Oct 2022 | 11mo 7d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -14.50%Dec 2018 | 3mo 20d | 4mo 6d | 7mo 26dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -13.10%Feb 2016 | 11mo 13d | 5mo 26d | 1y 5moMar 2015 - Aug 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.62%Apr 2025 | 1mo 19d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 16dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VEGA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -28.37% | -56.78% | +28.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.86% | -9.10% | +2.24% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.62% | -18.90% | +7.28% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.78% | -25.43% | +2.65% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.37% | -33.92% | +5.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.58% | -1.29% | +0.71% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.79% | -10.72% | +6.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.56% | 2.02% | -0.46% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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