Alger 35 ETF (ATFV) Performance
ATFV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +6.8% total return
- 5 years
- +11.0% a year
- Since first price
- +12.1% a year since 2021
ATFV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ATFV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −8.9% | −8.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.7% | −2.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.7% | +2.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.6% | +6.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +6.8% | +6.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +161.8%+37.8%/yr | +160.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +68.8%+11.0%/yr | +68.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 3, 2021 | +86.6%+12.1%/yr | +85.8% | — | — | — |
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: ATFV vs SPY
From May 3, 2021: ATFV grew to $18,662, SPY to $19,556.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ATFV returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2024 (+46.1%), worst 2022 (−36.0%). 2026 is year to date.
ATFV annual returns table
| Year | ATFV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.6% | −17.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +38.2% | −29.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +46.1% | −15.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +32.8% | −16.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −36.0% | −37.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
ATFV largest drawdowns
Now 11.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2021 | −45.3% | Dec 28, 2022 | Oct 14, 2024 | 1.1 years | 2.9 years |
| Jan 22, 2025 | −29.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | 2 months | 5 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −18.3% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
| Jun 1, 2026 | −15.2% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 58 days | 5 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ATFV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +41.2% | +14.2% | +14.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 23.5% | 24.4% | 24.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.42 | 0.52 | 0.55 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.94 | 0.85 | 0.90 |
| Best month | +17.2% | +17.2% | +17.2% |
| Worst month | −11.3% | −15.2% | −15.2% |
| Best 12 months | +60.8% | +60.8% | +60.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.7% | −38.7% | −38.7% |
| Positive months | 67% | 55% | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.65 | 1.32 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.87 | 0.85 | — |
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.
ATFV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 54 | −38.7% | +26.7% | +60.8% | 76% |
| 3-year (a year) | 30 | −1.5% | +28.6% | +41.2% | 93% |
| 5-year (a year) | 6 | +10.6% | +13.4% | +15.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ATFV performance overview
Alger 35 ETF (ATFV) returned +6.8% over the past year and +11.0% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +12.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $18,662. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −45.3%, from Nov 8, 2021 to Dec 28, 2022, and it took 1.8 years to get back to the old high. ATFV finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+46.1%) and the worst 2022 (−36.0%). Volatility has been 24.0% a year.
Related: ATFV chart, ATFV holdings, ATFV dividends, ATFV valuation. See the ATFV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ATFV performance FAQ
What is the ATFV return over the past year?
ATFV returned +6.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 6.6%.
What is the average annual return of ATFV?
ATFV has returned +11.0% a year over 5 years, +12.1% a year since May 3, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in ATFV be worth?
$10,000 invested in ATFV at its first recorded close on May 3, 2021 would be worth about $18,662 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for ATFV?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −36.0%. The best was 2024 at +46.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of ATFV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −45.3% between November 8, 2021 and December 28, 2022. It recovered to the old high on October 14, 2024, 1.8 years after the bottom.
How volatile is ATFV?
Over the past 3 years ATFV had an annualized volatility of 23.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.42 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).