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Academy Veteran Bond ETF (VETZ) Sharpe Ratio: 1.28

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

VETZ is an actively managed ETF by Academy. VETZ launched on Aug 1, 2023 and has a 0.35% expense ratio.

VETZ's Sharpe Ratio of 1.28 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.28 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 24, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

VETZ Sharpe Ratio Rank

VETZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 38.939
Below Average

VETZ ranks above 38.9% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

VETZ Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows VETZ's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.83 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.83 to 2.16
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.16 or higher
  • Top 1%: 7.06+
  • Median: 1.57 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Academy Veteran Bond ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Mortgage Backed Securities category across multiple time periods, showing how VETZ's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 24, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
FTSDFranklin Short Duration U.S. Government ETF3.04
LMBSFirst Trust Low Duration Mortgage Opportunities ETF2.86
VABSVirtus Newfleet ABS/MBS ETF1.97
PMBSPIMCO Mortgage-Backed Securities Active Exchange-Traded Fund1.56
DEEDFirst Trust TCW Securitized Plus ETF1.53
JMBSJanus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF1.47
MTBASimplify MBS ETF1.43
SPMBSPDR Portfolio Mortgage Backed Bond ETF1.40
VMBSVanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF1.40
SMBSSchwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF1.38
VETZAcademy Veteran Bond ETF1.28

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows VETZ's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when VETZ consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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