PortfoliosLab logoPortfoliosLab logo

Documentation

Upgrade your plan

VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF (VSDA) Sharpe Ratio: 1.35

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 23, 2026

VSDA is a passive ETF by Crestview tracking the investment results of the Nasdaq Victory Dividend Accelerator Index. VSDA launched on Apr 18, 2017 and has a 0.35% expense ratio.

VSDA's Sharpe Ratio of 1.35 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.35 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 23, 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.

VSDA Sharpe Ratio Rank

VSDA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 39.339
Below Average

VSDA ranks above 39.3% 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

VSDA Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows VSDA'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%): 0.86 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.86 to 2.31
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.31 or higher
  • Top 1%: 7.32+
  • Median: 1.68 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend category across multiple time periods, showing how VSDA'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 23, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
LVHIFranklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF3.34
DARPGrizzle Growth ETF3.18
VEGNUS Vegan Climate ETF3.00
NACPImpact Shares NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF2.96
INCEFranklin Income Equity Focus ETF2.90
FMTMMarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF2.86
BIBLInspire 100 ETF2.77
HLALWahed FTSE USA Shariah ETF2.76
DGREWisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund2.74
IQDYFlexShares International Quality Dividend Dynamic Index Fund2.74
VSDAVictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF1.35

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows VSDA'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 VSDA consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

Loading charts...

Sharpe Ratio Calculator

How does VSDA fit in your portfolio?

Add your other holdings to see your portfolio's Sharpe Ratio and find out.

Analyze Your Portfolio