Brookstone Dividend Stock ETF (BAMD) Performance
BAMD total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +16.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.8% total return
- 3 years
- +16.5% a year
- Since first price
- +14.8% a year since 2023
BAMD trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | BAMD total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +4.8% | +4.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.8% | +1.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.5% | +6.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +16.7% | +14.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.8% | +10.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +58.3%+16.5%/yr | +41.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 28, 2023 | +52.7%+14.8%/yr | +36.9% | — | — | — |
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: BAMD vs SPY
From Sep 28, 2023: BAMD grew to $15,269, SPY to $18,389.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BAMD returns by calendar year
1 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+19.8%), worst 2025 (−1.3%). 2026 is year to date.
BAMD annual returns table
| Year | BAMD | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +16.7% | −8.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −1.3% | −11.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +19.8% | −9.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
BAMD largest drawdowns
Now 2.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | −15.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 11, 2026 | 4 months | 1.5 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
BAMD risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +12.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.01 |
| Best month | +8.4% |
| Worst month | −7.5% |
| Best 12 months | +39.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −7.9% |
| Positive months | 61% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.53 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.49 |
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.
BAMD rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 26 | −7.9% | +9.4% | +39.9% | 85% |
| 3-year (a year) | 2 | +12.6% | +14.3% | +16.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BAMD performance overview
Brookstone Dividend Stock ETF (BAMD) returned +14.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +14.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,269. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −15.9%, from Nov 26, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 1.2 years to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 13.2% a year.
Related: BAMD chart, BAMD holdings, BAMD dividends, BAMD valuation. See the BAMD overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BAMD performance FAQ
What is the BAMD return over the past year?
BAMD returned +14.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BAMD be worth?
$10,000 invested in BAMD at its first recorded close on September 28, 2023 would be worth about $15,269 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for BAMD?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of −1.3%. The best was 2024 at +19.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of BAMD?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −15.9% between November 26, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 11, 2026, 1.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is BAMD?
Over the past 3 years BAMD had an annualized volatility of 13.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.64 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).