MEDI vs. HDIVX

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

MEDI (Harbor Health Care ETF) and HDIVX (Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund) are both funds - MEDI is a Health & Biotech Equities fund actively managed by Harbor, while HDIVX is a Foreign Large Cap Equities fund managed by Janus Henderson. Over the past 3 years, MEDI returned 12.07%/yr vs 20.33%/yr for HDIVX. At a 0.45 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. MEDI charges 0.80%/yr vs 0.95%/yr for HDIVX.

Performance

MEDI vs. HDIVX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Harbor Health Care ETF (MEDI) and Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund (HDIVX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, MEDI achieves a -5.02% return, which is significantly lower than HDIVX's 14.92% return.

MEDI

• 1D: -1.26%
• 1M: 0.31%
• YTD: -5.02%
• 6M: -5.18%
• 1Y: 17.42%
• 3Y*: 12.07%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HDIVX

• 1D: 0.58%
• 1M: 6.09%
• YTD: 14.92%
• 6M: 18.24%
• 1Y: 26.35%
• 3Y*: 20.33%
• 5Y*: 12.23%
• 10Y*: 10.17%

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

MEDI vs. HDIVX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
MEDI Harbor Health Care ETF	-5.02%	27.11%	0.58%	24.87%	2.60%
HDIVX Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund	14.92%	29.24%	8.84%	18.06%	1.07%

Correlation

The correlation between MEDI and HDIVX is 0.35, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.35
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.42
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 18, 2022	0.45

The correlation between MEDI and HDIVX shifts across timeframes, from 0.35 (1 year) to 0.45 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Return for Risk

MEDI vs. HDIVX — Risk / Return Rank

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

MEDI

MEDI Risk / Return Rank: 26
MEDI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 25
MEDI Sortino Ratio Rank: 26
MEDI Omega Ratio Rank: 24
MEDI Calmar Ratio Rank: 27
MEDI Martin Ratio Rank: 28

HDIVX

HDIVX Risk / Return Rank: 42
HDIVX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 47
HDIVX Sortino Ratio Rank: 42
HDIVX Omega Ratio Rank: 46
HDIVX Calmar Ratio Rank: 38
HDIVX Martin Ratio Rank: 39

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.

MEDI vs. HDIVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Harbor Health Care ETF (MEDI) and Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund (HDIVX). 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.

	MEDI	HDIVX	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.88	2.02	-1.14
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.40	2.71	-1.31
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	1.37	-0.21
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.37	2.38	-1.01
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	4.13	8.60	-4.46
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

MEDI vs. HDIVX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current MEDI Sharpe Ratio is 0.88, which is lower than the HDIVX Sharpe Ratio of 2.02. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of MEDI and HDIVX, 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

	MEDI	HDIVX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.88	2.02	-1.14
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.90	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.76	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.72	0.78	-0.06

Drawdowns

MEDI vs. HDIVX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MEDI drawdown since its inception was -19.24%, smaller than the maximum HDIVX drawdown of -28.56%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MEDI and HDIVX.

Drawdown Indicators

	MEDI	HDIVX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-19.24%	-28.56%	+9.32%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.34%	-11.29%	-4.05%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-19.24%	-13.08%	-6.16%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-23.00%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-28.56%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.97%	0.00%	-8.97%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.28%	-3.79%	-0.49%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.08%	3.12%	+1.96%

Volatility

MEDI vs. HDIVX - Volatility Comparison

Harbor Health Care ETF (MEDI) has a higher volatility of 6.38% compared to Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund (HDIVX) at 4.78%. This indicates that MEDI's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HDIVX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	MEDI	HDIVX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.38%	4.78%	+1.60%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	15.48%	11.02%	+4.46%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	20.01%	13.47%	+6.54%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	18.64%	13.66%	+4.98%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	18.64%	13.52%	+5.12%

MEDI vs. HDIVX - Expense Ratio Comparison

MEDI has a 0.80% expense ratio, which is lower than HDIVX's 0.95% expense ratio.

Dividends

MEDI vs. HDIVX - Dividend Comparison

MEDI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.29%, less than HDIVX's 6.66% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HDIVX Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund	6.66%	7.60%	6.54%	3.11%	4.14%	4.59%	3.26%	3.20%	4.19%	2.76%	3.12%	3.02%
MEDI Harbor Health Care ETF	0.29%	0.28%	0.54%	1.86%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both MEDI and HDIVX in my portfolio?

MEDI and HDIVX have a correlation of 0.35, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, MEDI or HDIVX?

MEDI has higher volatility (6.38%) compared to HDIVX (4.78%). In terms of maximum drawdown, MEDI dropped -19.24% vs HDIVX's -28.56%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HDIVX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.02 vs 0.88), 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.