InfraCap MLP ETF (AMZA) Performance
AMZA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +33.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +35.8% total return
- 5 years
- +20.8% a year
- 10 years
- +5.2% a year
- Since first price
- −0.2% a year since 2014
AMZA trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AMZA total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | −0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.4% | +0.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +11.5% | +6.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +33.3% | +23.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +35.8% | +24.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +79.3%+21.5%/yr | +40.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +157.7%+20.8%/yr | +69.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +65.4%+5.2%/yr | −55.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 2, 2014 | −2.1%−0.2%/yr | −80.5% | — | — | — |
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: AMZA vs SPY
From Oct 2, 2014: AMZA grew to $9,792, SPY to $47,712.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AMZA returns by calendar year
7 of 11 full years positive. Best 2021 (+51.2%), worst 2020 (−49.3%). 2026 is year to date.
AMZA annual returns table
| Year | AMZA | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +33.3% | −8.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +0.2% | −18.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +30.9% | −12.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +23.3% | −13.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +33.2% | −25.2% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +51.2% | −22.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −49.3% | −81.9% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +6.3% | −25.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −26.8% | −36.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −6.9% | −21.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +24.2% | −40.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −45.9% | −57.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
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.
AMZA largest drawdowns
Now 3.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2014 | −91.5% | Mar 18, 2020 | Aug 26, 2026 | 5.5 years | 11.9 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
AMZA risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.5% | +22.3% | +4.5% | −0.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.2% | 23.7% | 40.9% | 39.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.74 | 0.82 | 0.28 | 0.16 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.33 | 1.41 | 0.43 | 0.24 |
| Best month | +20.3% | +20.3% | +71.2% | +71.2% |
| Worst month | −11.5% | −17.0% | −64.1% | −64.1% |
| Best 12 months | +37.2% | +48.9% | +157.9% | +157.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −7.7% | −7.7% | −77.9% | −77.9% |
| Positive months | 58% | 62% | 57% | 55% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.60 | 0.71 | 1.66 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.62 | — |
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.
AMZA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 133 | −77.9% | +7.0% | +157.9% | 59% |
| 3-year (a year) | 109 | −43.5% | −0.7% | +60.5% | 49% |
| 5-year (a year) | 85 | −33.4% | −2.4% | +48.6% | 44% |
| 10-year (a year) | 25 | −3.6% | +2.5% | +8.2% | 60% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2014. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AMZA performance overview
InfraCap MLP ETF (AMZA) returned +35.8% over the past year and +5.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2014 it has returned −0.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $9,792. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −91.5%, from Oct 2, 2014 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 6.4 years to get back to the old high. AMZA finished 7 of its 11 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+51.2%) and the worst 2020 (−49.3%). Volatility has been 39.9% a year.
Related: AMZA chart, AMZA holdings, AMZA dividends, AMZA valuation. See the AMZA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AMZA performance FAQ
What is the AMZA return over the past year?
AMZA returned +35.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 24.4%.
What is the average annual return of AMZA?
AMZA has returned +20.8% a year over 5 years, +5.2% a year over 10 years, −0.2% a year since October 2, 2014 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in AMZA be worth?
$10,000 invested in AMZA at its first recorded close on October 2, 2014 would be worth about $9,792 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for AMZA?
The worst calendar year was 2020, with a total return of −49.3%. The best was 2021 at +51.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of AMZA?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −91.5% between October 2, 2014 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on August 26, 2026, 6.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is AMZA?
Over the past 3 years AMZA had an annualized volatility of 21.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.74 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).