Virtus ETF Trust II (ASMF) Performance
ASMF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +11.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.7% total return
- Since first price
- +9.0% since 2024
ASMF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ASMF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.4% | −1.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.9% | +2.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.5% | +4.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +11.5% | +11.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.7% | +13.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 1, 2024 | +9.0% | +7.0% | — | — | — |
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: ASMF vs SPY
From May 1, 2024: ASMF grew to $10,900, SPY to $15,637.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ASMF returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+1.2%), worst 2025 (+1.2%). 2026 is year to date.
ASMF annual returns table
| Year | ASMF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +11.5% | −5.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +1.2% | −10.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
ASMF largest drawdowns
Now 3.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | −15.3% | Apr 8, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | 9 months | 1.6 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ASMF risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.07 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.09 |
| Best month | +5.6% |
| Worst month | −4.8% |
| Best 12 months | +18.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −10.2% |
| Positive months | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
ASMF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 18 | −10.2% | +6.5% | +18.3% | 72% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ASMF performance overview
Virtus ETF Trust II (ASMF) returned +13.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 1, 2024 it has returned +9.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −15.3%, from Jul 10, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 10 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 8.9% a year.
Related: ASMF chart, ASMF dividends. See the ASMF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ASMF performance FAQ
What is the ASMF return over the past year?
ASMF returned +13.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in ASMF be worth?
$10,000 invested in ASMF at its first recorded close on May 1, 2024 would be worth about $10,900 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of ASMF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −15.3% between July 10, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on February 9, 2026, 10 months after the bottom.
How volatile is ASMF?
Over the past history ASMF had an annualized volatility of 8.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.07 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).