AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (AADR) Performance
AADR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −7.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −3.5% total return
- 5 years
- +5.5% a year
- 10 years
- +7.8% a year
- Since first price
- +8.4% a year since 2010
AADR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AADR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.1% | −4.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.8% | −4.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −4.0% | −4.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −7.0% | −7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −3.5% | −4.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +72.7%+20.0%/yr | +67.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +30.7%+5.5%/yr | +20.9% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +111.0%+7.8%/yr | +89.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +229.6%+8.3%/yr | +187.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 21, 2010 | +270.2%+8.4%/yr | +221.5% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: AADR vs SPY
From Jul 21, 2010: AADR grew to $37,024, SPY to $94,503.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AADR returns by calendar year
12 of 15 full years positive. Best 2017 (+47.8%), worst 2018 (−31.5%). 2026 is year to date.
AADR annual returns table
| Year | AADR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −7.0% | −19.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +25.6% | −20.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +24.6% | −12.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +18.7% | −11.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −22.9% | −30.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +6.5% | −11.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +13.1% | −40.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +35.3% | −10.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −31.5% | −39.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +47.8% | −7.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +4.9% | −9.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +3.7% | −13.4% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +0.4% | −13.6% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +22.4% | −9.8% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +9.7% | −13.2% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −5.1% | −23.2% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
AADR largest drawdowns
Now 17.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −45.0% | Mar 18, 2020 | Jan 8, 2021 | 2.1 years | 3.0 years |
| Aug 11, 2021 | −34.8% | Sep 26, 2022 | Oct 14, 2024 | 1.1 years | 3.2 years |
| May 2, 2011 | −23.2% | Oct 4, 2011 | Jan 10, 2013 | 5 months | 1.7 years |
| Mar 19, 2025 | −20.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | 20 days | 55 days |
| Jan 28, 2026 | −19.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | not yet | 2 months | 9 months so far |
| Apr 27, 2015 | −15.5% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jul 18, 2016 | 10 months | 1.2 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
AADR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.9% | +6.8% | +8.4% | +8.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.8% | 18.2% | 19.0% | 17.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.96 | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.48 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.61 | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.71 |
| Best month | +14.1% | +14.1% | +14.1% | +15.4% |
| Worst month | −13.6% | −13.6% | −18.3% | −18.3% |
| Best 12 months | +38.1% | +42.1% | +54.7% | +54.7% |
| Worst 12 months | −4.8% | −28.7% | −31.5% | −31.5% |
| Positive months | 72% | 62% | 58% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.83 | 0.92 | 0.96 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.65 | 0.79 | 0.78 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
AADR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 184 | −31.5% | +9.3% | +54.7% | 74% |
| 3-year (a year) | 160 | −4.1% | +7.9% | +27.0% | 86% |
| 5-year (a year) | 136 | −3.6% | +7.2% | +14.7% | 91% |
| 10-year (a year) | 76 | +3.5% | +7.8% | +11.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AADR performance overview
AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright ADR ETF (AADR) returned −3.5% over the past year and +7.8% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned +8.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $37,024. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −45.0%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 10 months to get back to the old high. AADR finished 12 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2017 (+47.8%) and the worst 2018 (−31.5%). Volatility has been 17.6% a year.
Related: AADR chart, AADR holdings, AADR dividends, AADR valuation. See the AADR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AADR performance FAQ
What is the AADR return over the past year?
AADR returned −3.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.6%.
What is the average annual return of AADR?
AADR has returned +5.5% a year over 5 years, +7.8% a year over 10 years, +8.4% a year since July 21, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in AADR be worth?
$10,000 invested in AADR at its first recorded close on July 21, 2010 would be worth about $37,024 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for AADR?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −31.5%. The best was 2017 at +47.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of AADR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −45.0% between January 26, 2018 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on January 8, 2021, 10 months after the bottom.
How volatile is AADR?
Over the past 3 years AADR had an annualized volatility of 15.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.96 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).