Alpha Architect US Equity ETF (AAUS) Performance
AAUS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +10.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.8% total return
- Since first price
- +21.6% since 2025
AAUS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AAUS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.3% | −1.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.7% | +3.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.6% | +7.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +10.9% | +10.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.8% | +12.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJul 23, 2025 | +21.6% | +21.1% | — | — | — |
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: AAUS vs SPY
From Jul 23, 2025: AAUS grew to $12,159, SPY to $12,146.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AAUS returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
AAUS annual returns table
| Year | AAUS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +10.9% | −9.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
AAUS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.23 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.91 |
| Best month | +10.0% |
| Worst month | −4.8% |
| Best 12 months | +19.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +14.6% |
| Positive months | 71% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
AAUS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 4 | +10.9% | +16.8% | +19.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AAUS performance overview
Alpha Architect US Equity ETF (AAUS) returned +12.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jul 23, 2025 it has returned +21.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: AAUS chart, AAUS holdings, AAUS dividends, AAUS valuation. See the AAUS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AAUS performance FAQ
What is the AAUS return over the past year?
AAUS returned +12.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in AAUS be worth?
$10,000 invested in AAUS at its first recorded close on July 23, 2025 would be worth about $12,159 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is AAUS?
Over the past history AAUS had an annualized volatility of 12.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.23 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).