- Issuer
- Defiance
- Inception Date
- Jul 21, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
Share Price Chart
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Performance
VSTL Performance Chart
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long VST ETF (VSTL) is down 17.7% since the beginning of the year. VSTL is currently trading at $31 per share.
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Returns By Period
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long VST ETF
- 1D
- 6.62%
- 1M
- 6.18%
- YTD
- -17.71%
- 6M
- -19.63%
- 1Y
- —
- 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%
VSTL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 22, 2025, VSTL's average daily return is -0.09%, while the average monthly return is -4.21%.
Historically, 42% of months were positive and 58% were negative. The best month was Jul 2025 with a return of +21.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -29.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VSTL closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 9, 2026 with a return of +20.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2026 at -25.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -9.03% | 16.86% | -29.00% | 7.50% | -0.28% | 1.71% | -17.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 21.75% | -19.70% | 4.44% | -11.26% | -12.42% | -21.11% | -37.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long VST ETF has an annualized alpha of -55.95%, beta of 3.13, and R2 of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 22, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 320.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -71.70% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.16 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -55.95%
- Beta
- 3.13
- R²
- 0.16
- Upside Capture
- -71.70%
- Downside Capture
- 320.36%
Expense Ratio
VSTL has a high expense ratio of 1.29%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Defiance Daily Target 2X Long VST ETF (VSTL) 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.
| VSTL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.35 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.66 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 11.86 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Defiance Daily Target 2X Long VST 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 Defiance Daily Target 2X Long VST ETF was 71.42%, occurring on May 19, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Defiance Daily Target 2X Long VST ETF drawdown is 59.63%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -71.42%May 2026 | 9mo 17d | — | 10mo 21dAug 2025 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -7.36%Jul 2025 | 1d | 5d | 6dJul 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.63%Aug 2025 | 0s | 3d | 3dAug 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VSTL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -71.42% | -56.78% | -14.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
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 | -59.63% | -2.49% | -57.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -41.22% | -10.72% | -30.50% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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