abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (ASCI) Performance
ASCI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +3.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.5% total return
- Since first price
- +4.8% since 2025
ASCI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ASCI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.4% | −2.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.1% | +1.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.9% | −1.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +3.6% | +3.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +3.5% | +2.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 20, 2025 | +4.8% | +3.9% | — | — | — |
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: ASCI vs SPY
From Oct 20, 2025: ASCI grew to $10,478, SPY to $11,443.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ASCI returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
ASCI annual returns table
| Year | ASCI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +3.6% | −11.2% | +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.
ASCI largest drawdowns
Now 6.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | −11.2% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | 33 days | 50 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ASCI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | +4.0% | +4.0% | +4.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ASCI performance overview
abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF (ASCI) returned +3.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 20, 2025 it has returned +4.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −11.2%, from Feb 25, 2026 to Mar 30, 2026, and it took 17 days to get back to the old high.
Related: ASCI chart, ASCI holdings, ASCI dividends. See the ASCI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ASCI performance FAQ
What is the ASCI return over the past year?
ASCI returned +3.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 2.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in ASCI be worth?
$10,000 invested in ASCI at its first recorded close on October 20, 2025 would be worth about $10,478 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of ASCI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −11.2% between February 25, 2026 and March 30, 2026. It recovered to the old high on April 16, 2026, 17 days after the bottom.