RULE vs. DWAT

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Adaptive Core ETF (RULE) and Arrow DWA Tactical ETF (DWAT).

RULE and DWAT are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. RULE is an actively managed fund by Mohr Funds. It was launched on Nov 2, 2021. DWAT is an actively managed fund by Arrow Funds. It was launched on Oct 1, 2014.

Performance

RULE vs. DWAT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Adaptive Core ETF (RULE) and Arrow DWA Tactical ETF (DWAT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

RULE vs. DWAT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
RULE Adaptive Core ETF	-6.68%
DWAT Arrow DWA Tactical ETF	0.00%

Returns By Period

RULE

• 1D: 3.70%
• 1M: -8.05%
• YTD: 3.00%
• 6M: 3.43%
• 1Y: 14.51%
• 3Y*: 7.40%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

DWAT

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

RULE vs. DWAT - Expense Ratio Comparison

RULE has a 1.10% expense ratio, which is lower than DWAT's 1.66% expense ratio.

DWAT

Arrow DWA Tactical ETF

RULE

Adaptive Core ETF

Return for Risk

RULE vs. DWAT — Risk / Return Rank

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

RULE

RULE Risk / Return Rank: 42
RULE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 40
RULE Sortino Ratio Rank: 39
RULE Omega Ratio Rank: 37
RULE Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
RULE Martin Ratio Rank: 47

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.

RULE vs. DWAT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Adaptive Core ETF (RULE) and Arrow DWA Tactical ETF (DWAT). 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.

	RULE	DWAT	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.76	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.14	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.15	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.17	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	4.61	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	RULE	DWAT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.76	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.07	—	—

Dividends

RULE vs. DWAT - Dividend Comparison

Neither RULE nor DWAT has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
RULE Adaptive Core ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	2.01%	0.01%
DWAT Arrow DWA Tactical ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

RULE vs. DWAT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RULE drawdown since its inception was -30.48%, which is greater than DWAT's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RULE and DWAT.

Drawdown Indicators

	RULE	DWAT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-30.48%	0.00%	-30.48%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-12.65%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-9.41%	0.00%	-9.41%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-15.51%	0.00%	-15.51%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.21%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	RULE	DWAT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	8.35%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	15.07%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	19.24%	0.00%	+19.24%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	13.89%	0.00%	+13.89%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	13.89%	0.00%	+13.89%