- Issuer
- Applied Finance
- Inception Date
- Apr 29, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- 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
- $360M
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Performance
VSLU Performance Chart
Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF (VSLU) is up 3.2% since the beginning of the year. VSLU is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VSLU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,868.
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Returns By Period
Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF (VSLU) has returned 3.23% so far this year and 22.76% over the past 12 months.
Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF
- 1D
- -0.85%
- 1M
- -2.07%
- YTD
- 3.23%
- 6M
- 4.07%
- 1Y
- 22.76%
- 3Y*
- 20.03%
- 5Y*
- 13.31%
- 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%
VSLU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 2021, VSLU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VSLU closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -5.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.41% | -0.70% | -5.26% | 8.26% | 4.54% | -3.44% | 3.23% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.87% | -1.37% | -5.66% | -0.78% | 7.19% | 5.10% | 3.00% | 2.20% | 3.59% | 2.43% | 1.12% | 0.56% | 21.52% |
| 2024 | 2.14% | 4.56% | 2.65% | -4.27% | 4.59% | 4.81% | 1.05% | 2.31% | 1.80% | -0.60% | 4.56% | -1.61% | 23.80% |
| 2023 | 5.37% | -2.65% | 4.61% | 1.61% | 0.60% | 6.35% | 3.05% | -0.93% | -4.58% | -1.99% | 8.30% | 5.10% | 26.79% |
| 2022 | -4.46% | -4.26% | 4.13% | -6.80% | -0.09% | -8.35% | 8.30% | -4.31% | -9.05% | 7.98% | 6.63% | -4.82% | -16.05% |
| 2021 | 0.05% | -0.16% | 2.61% | 3.57% | 2.59% | -5.43% | 5.44% | -0.82% | 5.95% | 14.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.11%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 2021.
- This ETF captured 101.35% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.87% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.11% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.92, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.11%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.92
- Upside Capture
- 101.35%
- Downside Capture
- 95.87%
Expense Ratio
VSLU has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VSLU ranks 54 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 Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF (VSLU) 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.
| VSLU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.23 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.28 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.50 | 2.78 | -0.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.70 | 12.44 | -1.74 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF provided a 0.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.22 | $0.18 | $0.23 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 0.45% | 0.46% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.99% | 0.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US 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 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US 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 Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF was 23.86%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 206 trading sessions.
The current Applied Finance Valuation Large Cap US ETF drawdown is 3.66%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -23.86%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 10mo 1d | 1y 7moDec 2021 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -17.89%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 21dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -9.18%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 24d | 3mo 20dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.16%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 16d | 1mo 18dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.15%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VSLU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.86% | -56.78% | +32.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.16% | -9.10% | -0.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.89% | -18.90% | +1.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.86% | -25.43% | +1.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.66% | -1.80% | -1.86% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.86% | -10.71% | +5.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.13% | 2.03% | +0.10% |
Volatility
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