Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (ASEA) Performance
ASEA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +19.4% total return
- 5 years
- +9.7% a year
- 10 years
- +7.3% a year
- Since first price
- +4.9% a year since 2011
ASEA trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ASEA total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.2% | −5.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.2% | −3.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.5% | +3.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.2% | +9.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +19.4% | +14.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +62.0%+17.4%/yr | +43.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +59.0%+9.7%/yr | +31.4% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +101.9%+7.3%/yr | +45.6% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +119.6%+5.4%/yr | +36.7% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 17, 2011 | +113.1%+4.9%/yr | +32.7% | — | — | — |
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: ASEA vs SPY
From Feb 17, 2011: ASEA grew to $21,314, SPY to $74,577.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ASEA returns by calendar year
10 of 14 full years positive. Best 2017 (+35.1%), worst 2015 (−20.4%). 2026 is year to date.
ASEA annual returns table
| Year | ASEA | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.2% | −9.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +19.8% | −15.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +9.8% | −11.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +4.9% | −11.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +5.2% | −17.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +4.7% | −9.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −7.9% | −40.8% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +8.4% | −9.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −7.6% | −19.9% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +35.1% | −3.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +8.4% | −11.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −20.4% | −28.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +4.6% | −12.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −5.5% | −22.1% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +21.2% | −12.0% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
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.
ASEA largest drawdowns
Now 8.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2018 | −44.1% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jul 31, 2023 | 2.1 years | 5.4 years |
| May 8, 2013 | −35.5% | Jan 15, 2016 | Nov 30, 2017 | 2.7 years | 4.6 years |
| Aug 1, 2011 | −24.4% | Oct 3, 2011 | Dec 11, 2012 | 2 months | 1.4 years |
| Sep 23, 2024 | −22.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | 6 months | 11 months |
| Jul 31, 2023 | −11.5% | Oct 27, 2023 | Jul 5, 2024 | 3 months | 11 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ASEA risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.5% | +12.0% | +7.5% | +5.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.9% | 13.4% | 16.1% | 16.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.06 | 0.65 | 0.39 | 0.31 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.98 | 1.04 | 0.58 | 0.45 |
| Best month | +8.6% | +8.6% | +19.8% | +19.8% |
| Worst month | −4.7% | −8.1% | −20.8% | −20.8% |
| Best 12 months | +37.4% | +37.4% | +37.4% | +37.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.4% | −3.4% | −28.6% | −28.6% |
| Positive months | 75% | 68% | 63% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.29 | 0.43 | 0.63 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.30 | 0.51 | 0.60 | — |
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.
ASEA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 177 | −28.6% | +6.1% | +37.4% | 67% |
| 3-year (a year) | 153 | −7.8% | +3.3% | +17.5% | 69% |
| 5-year (a year) | 129 | −4.3% | +2.5% | +13.1% | 88% |
| 10-year (a year) | 69 | +0.5% | +2.6% | +8.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ASEA performance overview
Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF (ASEA) returned +19.4% over the past year and +7.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +4.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $21,314. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −44.1%, from Feb 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 3.4 years to get back to the old high. ASEA finished 10 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2017 (+35.1%) and the worst 2015 (−20.4%). Volatility has been 16.6% a year.
Related: ASEA chart, ASEA holdings, ASEA dividends. See the ASEA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ASEA performance FAQ
What is the ASEA return over the past year?
ASEA returned +19.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 14.6%.
What is the average annual return of ASEA?
ASEA has returned +9.7% a year over 5 years, +7.3% a year over 10 years, +4.9% a year since February 17, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in ASEA be worth?
$10,000 invested in ASEA at its first recorded close on February 17, 2011 would be worth about $21,314 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for ASEA?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −20.4%. The best was 2017 at +35.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of ASEA?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −44.1% between February 26, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on July 31, 2023, 3.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is ASEA?
Over the past 3 years ASEA had an annualized volatility of 11.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.06 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).