- ISIN
- US26922A5039
- CUSIP
- 26922A503
- Issuer
- Vident
- Inception Date
- Jan 22, 2014
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Vident U.S. Quality Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $657M
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Performance
VUSE Performance Chart
Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF (VUSE) is up 9.1% since the beginning of the year. VUSE is currently trading at $72 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VUSE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,735.
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Returns By Period
Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF (VUSE) has returned 9.14% so far this year and 19.65% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VUSE has returned 12.68% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF
- 1D
- -0.41%
- 1M
- 2.32%
- YTD
- 9.14%
- 6M
- 7.98%
- 1Y
- 19.65%
- 3Y*
- 16.70%
- 5Y*
- 11.65%
- 10Y*
- 12.68%
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%
VUSE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 22, 2014, VUSE's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, VUSE closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.26% | 0.75% | -5.24% | 8.60% | 5.70% | -0.15% | 9.14% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.22% | -1.35% | -5.93% | 1.33% | 5.61% | 4.00% | 0.66% | 1.61% | 3.31% | -0.62% | 0.11% | 0.01% | 13.18% |
| 2024 | 1.14% | 3.79% | 1.61% | -4.77% | 2.25% | 2.42% | 2.11% | 1.27% | 2.46% | 0.46% | 7.21% | -4.63% | 15.77% |
| 2023 | 7.96% | -2.69% | 2.51% | -0.14% | -0.46% | 8.07% | 2.84% | -1.24% | -3.54% | -2.99% | 7.32% | 5.39% | 24.36% |
| 2022 | -4.89% | 0.99% | 1.71% | -6.31% | 3.71% | -11.80% | 9.46% | -3.44% | -8.81% | 11.85% | 6.02% | -5.35% | -9.42% |
| 2021 | 2.73% | 8.13% | 8.12% | 2.70% | 4.13% | -0.96% | -1.28% | 2.31% | -3.06% | 2.80% | -0.34% | 6.15% | 35.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.11%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.81 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 22, 2014.
- This ETF participated in 104.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.71% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.81, 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
- -1.11%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.81
- Upside Capture
- 96.71%
- Downside Capture
- 104.20%
Expense Ratio
VUSE has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VUSE ranks 44 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 Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF (VUSE) 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.
| VUSE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.64 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | 2.78 | -0.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.77 | 12.44 | -4.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF provided a 0.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.33 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.49 | $0.59 | $0.65 | $0.54 | $0.46 | $0.53 | $0.43 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.43 |
Dividend yield | 0.45% | 0.47% | 0.84% | 1.15% | 1.57% | 1.16% | 1.33% | 1.61% | 1.55% | 1.16% | 1.25% | 1.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vident U.S. Equity Strategy 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 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.31 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.49 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.65 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.54 |
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 Vident U.S. Equity Strategy 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 Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF was 43.92%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF drawdown is 1.14%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -43.92%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 8mo 16d | 2y 3moAug 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -21.34%Sep 2022 | 8mo 24d | 8mo 20d | 1y 5moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.42%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 9mo 7d | 1y 4moJun 2015 - Nov 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.93%Apr 2025 | 1mo 23d | 2mo 23d | 4mo 16dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2018 correction2018 | -10.13%Feb 2018 | 11d | 6mo 13d | 6mo 24dJan 2018 - Aug 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VUSE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.92% | -56.78% | +12.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.28% | -9.10% | -0.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.93% | -18.90% | -0.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.34% | -25.43% | +4.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.92% | -33.92% | -10.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.14% | -1.80% | +0.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.61% | -10.71% | +5.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.54% | 2.03% | +0.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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