First Trust Indxx Metaverse ETF (ARVR) Performance
ARVR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +16.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.1% total return
- 3 years
- +26.0% a year
- Since first price
- +16.1% a year since 2022
ARVR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ARVR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.1% | −3.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +7.3% | +7.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +13.8% | +13.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +16.1% | +15.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.1% | +11.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +100.2%+26.0%/yr | +97.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 20, 2022 | +95.7%+16.1%/yr | +92.1% | — | — | — |
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: ARVR vs SPY
From Apr 20, 2022: ARVR grew to $19,571, SPY to $18,151.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ARVR returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+43.4%), worst 2024 (+10.1%). 2026 is year to date.
ARVR annual returns table
| Year | ARVR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +16.1% | −16.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +29.1% | −21.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +10.1% | −15.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +43.4% | −15.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
ARVR largest drawdowns
Now 4.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2022 | −26.3% | Oct 14, 2022 | Apr 3, 2023 | 6 months | 11 months |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −21.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | 48 days | 3 months |
| Oct 8, 2025 | −17.7% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | 6 months | 7 months |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −15.4% | Aug 5, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | 20 days | 4 months |
| Jul 18, 2023 | −15.0% | Oct 26, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | 3 months | 5 months |
| Mar 12, 2024 | −10.5% | Apr 19, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | 38 days | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ARVR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +26.4% | +18.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.6% | 21.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.12 | 0.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.65 | 1.23 |
| Best month | +17.3% | +17.3% |
| Worst month | −6.0% | −13.5% |
| Best 12 months | +36.2% | +43.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.3% | +0.9% |
| Positive months | 67% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.26 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.84 | — |
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.
ARVR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 43 | +0.9% | +21.7% | +43.4% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 19 | +12.6% | +23.3% | +31.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ARVR performance overview
First Trust Indxx Metaverse ETF (ARVR) returned +12.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +16.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $19,571. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −26.3%, from Apr 20, 2022 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 6 months to get back to the old high. ARVR finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+43.4%) and the worst 2024 (+10.1%). Volatility has been 21.9% a year.
Related: ARVR chart, ARVR holdings, ARVR dividends, ARVR valuation. See the ARVR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ARVR performance FAQ
What is the ARVR return over the past year?
ARVR returned +12.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in ARVR be worth?
$10,000 invested in ARVR at its first recorded close on April 20, 2022 would be worth about $19,571 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for ARVR?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +10.1%. The best was 2023 at +43.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of ARVR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −26.3% between April 20, 2022 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on April 3, 2023, 6 months after the bottom.
How volatile is ARVR?
Over the past 3 years ARVR had an annualized volatility of 18.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).