- Issuer
- Virtus
- Inception Date
- Dec 2, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend
- 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
- $18M
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Performance
VUS Performance Chart
Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF (VUS) is up 19.3% since the beginning of the year. VUS is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF
- 1D
- 1.08%
- 1M
- 1.34%
- YTD
- 19.26%
- 6M
- 19.43%
- 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%
VUS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 3, 2025, VUS's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.
Historically, 86% of months were positive and 14% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -5.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, VUS closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -2.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.08% | 2.67% | -5.67% | 11.43% | 4.15% | 0.02% | 19.26% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.88% | 0.88% |
Benchmark Metrics
Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF has an annualized alpha of 20.33%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2025.
- This ETF captured 142.61% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 42.58% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 20.33% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.04 and R2 of 0.87, 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
- 20.33%
- Beta
- 1.04
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 142.61%
- Downside Capture
- 42.58%
Expense Ratio
VUS has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF (VUS) 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.
| VUS | 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
Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF provided a 0.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.22 per share.
| Period | TTM |
|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 0.74% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Virtus U.S. Dividend 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 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 |
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 Virtus U.S. Dividend 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 Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF was 9.45%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 10 trading sessions.
The current Virtus U.S. Dividend ETF drawdown is 1.14%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -9.45%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.13%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 19d 23hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.86%Feb 2026 | 7d | 6d | 13dJan 2026 - Feb 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.82%Dec 2025 | 5d | 5d | 10dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.42%May 2026 | 4d | 7d | 11dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VUS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -9.45% | -56.78% | +47.33% |
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 | -1.14% | -2.49% | +1.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.50% | -10.72% | +9.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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