- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Jun 10, 2015
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
ZYUS.AX Performance Chart
Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF (ZYUS.AX) is up 5.5% since the beginning of the year. ZYUS.AX is currently trading at A$15 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of ZYUS.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,486.
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Returns By Period
Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF (ZYUS.AX) has returned 5.46% so far this year and 4.42% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ZYUS.AX has returned 7.18% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.
Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF
- 1D
- 0.34%
- 1M
- 2.46%
- 6M
- 4.73%
- YTD
- 5.46%
- 1Y
- 4.42%
- 3Y*
- 10.33%
- 5Y*
- 8.25%
- 10Y*
- 7.18%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
ZYUS.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 10, 2015, ZYUS.AX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.78%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.4 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Mar 2021 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ZYUS.AX closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +5.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 13, 2020 at -8.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.54% | 4.05% | -0.42% | -4.77% | 1.38% | 8.15% | -1.00% | 5.46% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.57% | 2.95% | -1.77% | -6.19% | 0.27% | -1.82% | 2.79% | 1.97% | -1.41% | -2.86% | 3.64% | -2.51% | -4.75% |
| 2024 | 3.91% | 0.68% | 4.67% | -1.16% | -0.07% | 0.90% | 9.24% | -0.60% | 1.17% | 4.38% | 4.52% | -1.32% | 29.05% |
| 2023 | -2.02% | 1.55% | -3.45% | 2.20% | -4.01% | 2.85% | 2.92% | 0.69% | -4.58% | -1.77% | 2.05% | 3.38% | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 3.93% | -3.20% | 1.97% | 6.09% | -0.42% | -3.34% | -0.07% | 1.02% | -5.57% | 10.39% | 0.70% | -2.56% | 8.17% |
| 2021 | 3.98% | 1.96% | 10.88% | 1.25% | 2.55% | 0.12% | 2.17% | 1.42% | 0.19% | -4.45% | 4.82% | 3.90% | 32.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF has an annualized alpha of 8.42%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 10, 2015.
- This ETF participated in 62.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.11% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 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
- 8.42%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 56.11%
- Downside Capture
- 62.88%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ZYUS.AX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF (ZYUS.AX) 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.
| ZYUS.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.88 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.14 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.24 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.60 | 1.11 | -0.52 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.25 | 3.10 | -1.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF provided a 4.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.59 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.59 | A$0.81 | A$0.56 | A$0.97 | A$0.42 | A$0.36 | A$0.65 | A$1.06 | A$0.73 | A$0.76 | A$0.51 | A$0.09 |
Dividend yield | 4.00% | 5.68% | 3.54% | 7.57% | 3.05% | 2.70% | 6.34% | 7.82% | 5.96% | 6.04% | 3.90% | 0.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility 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 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.11 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.23 | A$0.33 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.14 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.42 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.12 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.14 | A$0.81 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.19 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.12 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.12 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.13 | A$0.56 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.16 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.58 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.15 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.07 | A$0.97 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.11 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.07 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.14 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.10 | A$0.42 |
| 2021 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.10 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.05 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.10 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.11 | A$0.36 |
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 Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility 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 Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF was 31.48%, occurring on Mar 24, 2020. Recovery took 359 trading sessions.
The current Global X S&P 500 High Yield Low Volatility ETF drawdown is 4.20%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-31.48%Mar 2020 | 29d | 1y 5mo | 1y 6moFeb 2020 - Aug 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-13.44%Feb 2018 | 1mo 25d | 4mo 23d | 6mo 18dDec 2017 - Jun 2018 | — |
-12.83%May 2026 | 1y 2mo | — | 1y 4moMar 2025 - now | — |
-11.00%Nov 2016 | 3mo 14d | 29d | 4mo 13dJul 2016 - Dec 2016 | — |
-10.90%Mar 2023 | 4mo | 11mo 9d | 1y 3moNov 2022 - Feb 2024 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| ZYUS.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.48% | -41.07% | +9.59% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.48% | -11.69% | +3.21% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.83% | -17.74% | +4.91% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -12.83% | -22.01% | +9.18% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.48% | -24.71% | -6.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.20% | -0.60% | -3.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.55% | -11.02% | +5.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.12% | 4.20% | -0.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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