MBCE vs. ROUS

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

MBCE (Monarch Blue Chips Elite Index ETF) and ROUS (Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF) are both Large Cap Growth Equities funds - MBCE tracks the Monarch Blue Chips Elite Index while ROUS tracks the Hartford Multi-factor Large Cap Index. Both are passively managed. MBCE charges 1.14%/yr vs 0.19%/yr for ROUS.

Performance

MBCE vs. ROUS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Monarch Blue Chips Elite Index ETF (MBCE) and Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF (ROUS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

MBCE

• 1D: -1.43%
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ROUS

• 1D: 0.03%
• 1M: 5.16%
• YTD: 16.59%
• 6M: 16.42%
• 1Y: 29.90%
• 3Y*: 21.07%
• 5Y*: 12.84%
• 10Y*: 12.98%

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

MBCE vs. ROUS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
MBCE Monarch Blue Chips Elite Index ETF	-1.43%
ROUS Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF	0.03%

MBCE vs. ROUS - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	MBCE	ROUS
Technology	42.3%	33.2%
Healthcare	13.9%	10.7%
Financial Services	11.2%	10.6%
Consumer Cyclical	10.9%	9.6%
Real Estate	7.6%	2.1%
Communication Services	7.1%	8.6%
Industrials	3.6%	10.4%
Consumer Defensive	3.5%	5.8%
Basic Materials	-	2.2%
Energy	-	3.0%
Utilities	-	3.8%

Return for Risk

MBCE vs. ROUS — Risk / Return Rank

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

ROUS

ROUS Risk / Return Rank: 85
ROUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 82
ROUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 84
ROUS Omega Ratio Rank: 79
ROUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
ROUS Martin Ratio Rank: 90

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.

MBCE vs. ROUS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Monarch Blue Chips Elite Index ETF (MBCE) and Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF (ROUS). 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

	MBCE	ROUS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.65	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.90	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.77	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.67	—

Drawdowns

MBCE vs. ROUS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MBCE drawdown since its inception was -1.43%, smaller than the maximum ROUS drawdown of -35.51%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MBCE and ROUS.

Drawdown Indicators

	MBCE	ROUS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-1.43%	-35.51%	+34.08%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-5.97%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-15.81%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-18.91%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-35.51%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.43%	0.00%	-1.43%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.43%	-4.24%	+2.81%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.45%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MBCE	ROUS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	2.44%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	8.50%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	11.36%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	14.37%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	16.95%	—

MBCE vs. ROUS - Expense Ratio Comparison

MBCE has a 1.14% expense ratio, which is higher than ROUS's 0.19% expense ratio.

Dividends

MBCE vs. ROUS - Dividend Comparison

MBCE has not paid dividends to shareholders, while ROUS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.32%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
MBCE Monarch Blue Chips Elite Index ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
ROUS Hartford Multifactor US Equity ETF	1.32%	1.52%	1.62%	1.91%	1.88%	1.38%	2.01%	2.12%	1.89%	1.54%	1.97%	1.62%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, MBCE or ROUS?

On fees, ROUS is cheaper at 0.19% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, MBCE or ROUS?

ROUS is cheaper with a 0.19% expense ratio, compared with 1.14% for MBCE.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, MBCE or ROUS?

ROUS has the higher dividend yield at 1.32%, compared with 0.00% for MBCE.

What is the main difference between MBCE and ROUS?

MBCE tracks Monarch Blue Chips Elite Index, while ROUS tracks Hartford Multi-factor Large Cap Index. They also come from different issuers: Kingsview Partners LLC and Hartford. Their fees differ too: 1.14% for MBCE and 0.19% for ROUS.