Aptus April Buffer ETF (APRB) Performance
APRB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +9.7% total return
- Since first price
- +10.6% since 2025
APRB trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | APRB total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.3% | +0.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.8% | +2.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.2% | +5.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.9% | +7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +9.7% | +9.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 14, 2025 | +10.6% | +10.6% | — | — | — |
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: APRB vs SPY
From Oct 14, 2025: APRB grew to $11,057, SPY to $11,600.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
APRB returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
APRB annual returns table
| Year | APRB | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.9% | −4.6% | +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.
APRB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | +9.1% | +9.1% | +9.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
APRB performance overview
Aptus April Buffer ETF (APRB) returned +9.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 14, 2025 it has returned +10.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: APRB chart. See the APRB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
APRB performance FAQ
What is the APRB return over the past year?
APRB returned +9.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 9.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in APRB be worth?
$10,000 invested in APRB at its first recorded close on October 14, 2025 would be worth about $11,057 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.