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Performance

HEQT vs. QQQ - Performance Comparison

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

-5.00%0.00%5.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
10.74%
11.64%
HEQT
QQQ

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HEQT achieves a 18.86% return, which is significantly lower than QQQ's 23.84% return.


HEQT

YTD

18.86%

1M

1.50%

6M

10.74%

1Y

22.37%

5Y (annualized)

N/A

10Y (annualized)

N/A

QQQ

YTD

23.84%

1M

1.82%

6M

11.65%

1Y

30.35%

5Y (annualized)

20.97%

10Y (annualized)

18.03%

Key characteristics


HEQTQQQ
Sharpe Ratio3.071.78
Sortino Ratio4.362.37
Omega Ratio1.641.32
Calmar Ratio4.442.28
Martin Ratio23.588.27
Ulcer Index0.95%3.73%
Daily Std Dev7.31%17.37%
Max Drawdown-11.51%-82.98%
Current Drawdown-0.03%-1.78%

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HEQT vs. QQQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

HEQT has a 0.53% expense ratio, which is higher than QQQ's 0.20% expense ratio.


HEQT
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF
Expense ratio chart for HEQT: current value at 0.53% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.53%
Expense ratio chart for QQQ: current value at 0.20% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.20%

Correlation

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The correlation between HEQT and QQQ is 0.87, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance

HEQT vs. QQQ - Risk-Adjusted Performance Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT) and Invesco QQQ (QQQ). 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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for HEQT, currently valued at 3.07, compared to the broader market0.002.004.003.071.78
The chart of Sortino ratio for HEQT, currently valued at 4.36, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.008.0010.0012.004.362.37
The chart of Omega ratio for HEQT, currently valued at 1.64, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.002.503.001.641.32
The chart of Calmar ratio for HEQT, currently valued at 4.44, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.004.442.28
The chart of Martin ratio for HEQT, currently valued at 23.58, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0023.588.27
HEQT
QQQ

The current HEQT Sharpe Ratio is 3.07, which is higher than the QQQ Sharpe Ratio of 1.78. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HEQT and QQQ, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.501.001.502.002.503.003.504.00JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.07
1.78
HEQT
QQQ

Dividends

HEQT vs. QQQ - Dividend Comparison

HEQT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.62%, more than QQQ's 0.60% yield.


TTM20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013
HEQT
Simplify Hedged Equity ETF
3.62%4.11%3.93%0.27%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
QQQ
Invesco QQQ
0.60%0.62%0.80%0.43%0.55%0.74%0.91%0.84%1.06%0.99%1.41%1.02%

Drawdowns

HEQT vs. QQQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HEQT drawdown since its inception was -11.51%, smaller than the maximum QQQ drawdown of -82.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HEQT and QQQ. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.


-14.00%-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.03%
-1.78%
HEQT
QQQ

Volatility

HEQT vs. QQQ - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT) is 2.37%, while Invesco QQQ (QQQ) has a volatility of 5.41%. This indicates that HEQT experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than QQQ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
2.37%
5.41%
HEQT
QQQ