HECA vs. QLEIX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF (HECA) and AQR Long-Short Equity Fund (QLEIX).

HECA is an actively managed fund by Hedgeye. It was launched on Jun 30, 2025. QLEIX is managed by AQR Funds. It was launched on Jul 15, 2013.

Performance

HECA vs. QLEIX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF (HECA) and AQR Long-Short Equity Fund (QLEIX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

HECA vs. QLEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
HECA Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF	4.41%	12.83%
QLEIX AQR Long-Short Equity Fund	-3.26%	14.31%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HECA achieves a 4.41% return, which is significantly higher than QLEIX's -3.26% return.

HECA

• 1D: -0.10%
• 1M: -5.25%
• YTD: 4.41%
• 6M: 7.77%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

QLEIX

• 1D: 0.54%
• 1M: -2.71%
• YTD: -3.26%
• 6M: 4.53%
• 1Y: 19.60%
• 3Y*: 26.54%
• 5Y*: 22.51%
• 10Y*: 11.54%

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

HECA vs. QLEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison

HECA has a 1.02% expense ratio, which is lower than QLEIX's 1.30% expense ratio.

QLEIX

AQR Long-Short Equity Fund

HECA

Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF

Return for Risk

HECA vs. QLEIX — Risk / Return Rank

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

QLEIX

QLEIX Risk / Return Rank: 94
QLEIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
QLEIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
QLEIX Omega Ratio Rank: 94
QLEIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 93
QLEIX Martin Ratio Rank: 93

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.

HECA vs. QLEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF (HECA) and AQR Long-Short Equity Fund (QLEIX). 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

	HECA	QLEIX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.30	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	2.21	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	1.10	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.90	1.11	+0.79

Correlation

The correlation between HECA and QLEIX is 0.23, 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

HECA vs. QLEIX - Dividend Comparison

HECA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.93%, more than QLEIX's 1.81% yield.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HECA Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF	1.93%	2.02%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
QLEIX AQR Long-Short Equity Fund	1.81%	1.75%	7.12%	20.88%	14.15%	0.00%	1.57%	0.00%	6.03%	9.11%	3.01%	4.98%

Drawdowns

HECA vs. QLEIX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HECA drawdown since its inception was -6.33%, smaller than the maximum QLEIX drawdown of -38.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HECA and QLEIX.

Drawdown Indicators

	HECA	QLEIX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-6.33%	-38.11%	+31.78%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-6.49%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-17.07%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-38.11%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-6.33%	-3.85%	-2.48%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.53%	-7.80%	+6.27%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.63%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HECA	QLEIX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	1.87%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	4.89%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	12.97%	8.63%	+4.34%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	12.97%	10.23%	+2.74%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	12.97%	10.55%	+2.42%