HELO vs. CIHEX

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

HELO (JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF) and CIHEX (Calamos Hedged Equity Fund) are both Options Trading funds. Over the past year, HELO returned 10.94% vs 16.17% for CIHEX. Their correlation of 0.92 suggests significant overlap in exposure. HELO charges 0.50%/yr vs 0.91%/yr for CIHEX.

Performance

HELO vs. CIHEX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HELO) and Calamos Hedged Equity Fund (CIHEX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HELO achieves a 2.26% return, which is significantly lower than CIHEX's 6.25% return.

HELO

• 1D: -0.04%
• 1M: 0.46%
• YTD: 2.26%
• 6M: 2.72%
• 1Y: 10.94%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CIHEX

• 1D: -0.39%
• 1M: 2.56%
• YTD: 6.25%
• 6M: 6.23%
• 1Y: 16.17%
• 3Y*: 13.58%
• 5Y*: 8.28%
• 10Y*: 8.56%

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

HELO vs. CIHEX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
HELO JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF	2.26%	7.82%	18.05%	6.30%
CIHEX Calamos Hedged Equity Fund	6.25%	11.36%	14.96%	7.06%

Correlation

The correlation between HELO and CIHEX is 0.90, indicating a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Combining them offers limited diversification - they tend to fall together during downturns.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.90
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 2, 2023	0.92

The correlation between HELO and CIHEX has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.90 to 0.92 - a consistent structural relationship.

Return for Risk

HELO vs. CIHEX — Risk / Return Rank

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

HELO

HELO Risk / Return Rank: 51
HELO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 53
HELO Sortino Ratio Rank: 52
HELO Omega Ratio Rank: 59
HELO Calmar Ratio Rank: 39
HELO Martin Ratio Rank: 51

CIHEX

CIHEX Risk / Return Rank: 76
CIHEX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 75
CIHEX Sortino Ratio Rank: 75
CIHEX Omega Ratio Rank: 71
CIHEX Calmar Ratio Rank: 78
CIHEX Martin Ratio Rank: 84

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.

HELO vs. CIHEX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HELO) and Calamos Hedged Equity Fund (CIHEX). 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.

	HELO	CIHEX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.77	2.51	-0.74
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.50	3.61	-1.11
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.36	1.47	-0.11
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.91	3.47	-1.56
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	8.44	15.40	-6.96
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

HELO vs. CIHEX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current HELO Sharpe Ratio is 1.77, which is comparable to the CIHEX Sharpe Ratio of 2.51. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HELO and CIHEX, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HELO	CIHEX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.77	2.51	-0.74
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.91	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.91	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.63	0.82	+0.82

Drawdowns

HELO vs. CIHEX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HELO drawdown since its inception was -10.89%, smaller than the maximum CIHEX drawdown of -17.80%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HELO and CIHEX.

Drawdown Indicators

	HELO	CIHEX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-10.89%	-17.80%	+6.91%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-5.76%	-4.68%	-1.08%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-9.80%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-15.77%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-17.80%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.32%	-0.39%	+0.07%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.18%	-2.32%	+1.14%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.30%	1.05%	+0.25%

Volatility

HELO vs. CIHEX - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HELO) is 0.70%, while Calamos Hedged Equity Fund (CIHEX) has a volatility of 1.67%. This indicates that HELO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CIHEX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	HELO	CIHEX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.70%	1.67%	-0.97%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	4.99%	4.77%	+0.22%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	6.20%	6.48%	-0.28%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.95%	9.14%	-1.19%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.95%	9.39%	-1.44%

HELO vs. CIHEX - Expense Ratio Comparison

HELO has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than CIHEX's 0.91% expense ratio.

Dividends

HELO vs. CIHEX - Dividend Comparison

HELO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.62%, more than CIHEX's 0.31% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CIHEX Calamos Hedged Equity Fund	0.31%	0.33%	0.46%	0.69%	0.73%	0.44%	1.03%	0.99%	3.16%	0.85%	1.29%	1.69%
HELO JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF	0.62%	0.67%	0.60%	0.19%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HELO and CIHEX in my portfolio?

With a correlation of 0.90, HELO and CIHEX move almost identically. Holding both adds very little diversification - you're essentially doubling your position in the same market segment. Choosing one is usually more capital-efficient.

Which is riskier, HELO or CIHEX?

CIHEX has higher volatility (1.67%) compared to HELO (0.70%). In terms of maximum drawdown, HELO dropped -10.89% vs CIHEX's -17.80%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

CIHEX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.51 vs 1.77), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.