- ISIN
- US2965821091
- CUSIP
- 296582109
- Issuer
- Esoterica
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 2020
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $38M
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Performance
WUGI Performance Chart
Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI) is up 32.3% since the beginning of the year. WUGI is currently trading at $96 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WUGI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,192.
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Returns By Period
Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI) has returned 32.31% so far this year and 52.26% over the past 12 months.
Esoterica NextG Economy ETF
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- 13.21%
- YTD
- 32.31%
- 6M
- 32.65%
- 1Y
- 52.26%
- 3Y*
- 38.08%
- 5Y*
- 17.00%
- 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%
WUGI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 2020, WUGI's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +19.5%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -16.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, WUGI closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -7.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.27% | -3.63% | -5.75% | 19.54% | 12.34% | 8.77% | 32.31% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.27% | -3.81% | -9.85% | 1.14% | 13.68% | 8.02% | 4.28% | 0.64% | 5.18% | 3.55% | -5.45% | 1.07% | 22.66% |
| 2024 | 6.13% | 11.15% | 2.38% | -3.85% | 7.82% | 8.39% | -4.08% | 1.29% | 4.35% | 1.07% | 4.51% | 1.22% | 47.14% |
| 2023 | 14.39% | 0.60% | 7.94% | -5.56% | 19.26% | 6.12% | 5.63% | -4.44% | -6.48% | -4.63% | 13.96% | 5.90% | 61.30% |
| 2022 | -12.79% | -3.92% | -2.09% | -16.64% | -2.64% | -10.03% | 11.04% | -5.53% | -13.16% | -4.52% | 7.57% | -9.99% | -49.55% |
| 2021 | 5.65% | 1.37% | -6.46% | 5.14% | -2.09% | 10.85% | -2.83% | 8.19% | -5.61% | 10.71% | 3.89% | -4.05% | 25.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
Esoterica NextG Economy ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.00%, beta of 1.42, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 2020.
- This ETF captured 140.97% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.61% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.00% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 4.00%
- Beta
- 1.42
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 140.97%
- Downside Capture
- 106.61%
Expense Ratio
WUGI has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WUGI ranks 59 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 Esoterica NextG Economy ETF (WUGI) 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.
| WUGI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.92 | 2.78 | +0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.45 | 12.44 | -2.99 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Esoterica NextG Economy ETF provided a 17.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $16.52 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $16.52 | $16.52 | $2.97 |
Dividend yield | 17.26% | 22.83% | 4.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Esoterica NextG Economy 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 | $16.52 | $16.52 |
| 2024 | $2.97 | $2.97 |
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 Esoterica NextG Economy 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 Esoterica NextG Economy ETF was 56.41%, occurring on Nov 9, 2022. Recovery took 399 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -56.41%Nov 2022 | 11mo 27d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - Jun 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.49%Apr 2025 | 1mo 19d | 2mo 17d | 4mo 6dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2021 bear market2021 | -23.98%May 2021 | 2mo 26d | 3mo 23d | 6mo 19dFeb 2021 - Sep 2021 |
2026 correction2026 | -17.99%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 23d | 5mo 24dOct 2025 - Apr 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -16.13%Aug 2024 | 27d | 1mo 28d | 2mo 25dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| WUGI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.41% | -56.78% | +0.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.99% | -9.10% | -8.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.49% | -18.90% | -8.59% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -56.41% | -25.43% | -30.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.56% | -10.71% | -5.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.54% | 2.03% | +3.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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