EQLS vs. HEQT

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF (EQLS) and Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT).

EQLS and HEQT are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. EQLS is an actively managed fund by Simplify. It was launched on Jun 13, 2023. HEQT is an actively managed fund by Simplify. It was launched on Nov 1, 2021.

Performance

EQLS vs. HEQT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF (EQLS) and Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

EQLS vs. HEQT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
EQLS Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF	0.00%	6.82%	-4.82%	-3.63%
HEQT Simplify Hedged Equity ETF	-1.81%	10.08%	18.30%	6.07%

Returns By Period

EQLS

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HEQT

• 1D: -0.41%
• 1M: -3.20%
• YTD: -1.81%
• 6M: 0.91%
• 1Y: 11.06%
• 3Y*: 12.38%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

EQLS vs. HEQT - Expense Ratio Comparison

EQLS has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than HEQT's 0.53% expense ratio.

EQLS

Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF

HEQT

Simplify Hedged Equity ETF

Return for Risk

EQLS vs. HEQT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

HEQT

HEQT Risk / Return Rank: 75
HEQT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
HEQT Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
HEQT Omega Ratio Rank: 75
HEQT Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
HEQT Martin Ratio Rank: 80

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

EQLS vs. HEQT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF (EQLS) and Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	EQLS	HEQT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.31	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.92	—

Correlation

The correlation between EQLS and HEQT is 0.06, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

EQLS vs. HEQT - Dividend Comparison

EQLS has not paid dividends to shareholders, while HEQT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.28%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
EQLS Simplify Market Neutral Equity Long/Short ETF	0.00%	0.45%	0.95%	8.50%	0.00%	0.00%
HEQT Simplify Hedged Equity ETF	1.28%	1.19%	1.29%	4.10%	3.94%	0.27%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	EQLS	HEQT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-11.51%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-5.22%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-3.58%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-2.88%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.22%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EQLS	HEQT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	3.50%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	5.60%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	8.45%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	8.57%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	8.57%	—