Brookstone Active ETF (BAMA) Performance
BAMA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.1% total return
- 3 years
- +14.9% a year
- Since first price
- +14.0% a year since 2023
BAMA trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | BAMA total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.1% | −2.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.7% | +0.3% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +3.1% | +2.5% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +6.8% | +6.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +8.1% | +6.5% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +51.6%+14.9%/yr | +45.5% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 28, 2023 | +49.4%+14.0%/yr | +43.3% | — | — | — |
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: BAMA vs AGG
From Sep 28, 2023: BAMA grew to $14,936, AGG to $11,471.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BAMA returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+15.0%), worst 2025 (+12.6%). 2026 is year to date.
BAMA annual returns table
| Year | BAMA | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.8% | −7.4% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +12.6% | −12.3% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +15.0% | −5.0% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
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.
BAMA largest drawdowns
Now 3.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −12.3% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −7.4% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | 33 days | 49 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
BAMA risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.14 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.10 |
| Best month | +7.4% |
| Worst month | −4.6% |
| Best 12 months | +24.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.6% |
| Positive months | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.71 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.99 |
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.
BAMA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 26 | +5.6% | +12.6% | +24.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 2 | +15.0% | +15.0% | +15.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BAMA performance overview
Brookstone Active ETF (BAMA) returned +8.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +14.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,936. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −12.3%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 8.9% a year.
Related: BAMA chart, BAMA dividends, BAMA bond profile. See the BAMA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BAMA performance FAQ
What is the BAMA return over the past year?
BAMA returned +8.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 6.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BAMA be worth?
$10,000 invested in BAMA at its first recorded close on September 28, 2023 would be worth about $14,936 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for BAMA?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +12.6%. The best was 2024 at +15.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of BAMA?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −12.3% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 24, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is BAMA?
Over the past 3 years BAMA had an annualized volatility of 8.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.14 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).