Congress Large Cap Growth ETF (CAML) Performance
CAML total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +0.2% total return
- 3 years
- +17.3% a year
- Since first price
- +15.2% a year since 2023
CAML trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CAML total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.3% | −4.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.3% | +0.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.9% | +0.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +2.6% | +2.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +0.2% | +0.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +61.3%+17.3%/yr | +60.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionAug 22, 2023 | +56.6%+15.2%/yr | +56.3% | — | — | — |
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: CAML vs SPY
From Aug 22, 2023: CAML grew to $15,664, SPY to $18,049.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CAML returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+23.2%), worst 2025 (+12.4%). 2026 is year to date.
CAML annual returns table
| Year | CAML | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.6% | −12.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +12.4% | −21.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +23.2% | −9.7% | +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.
CAML largest drawdowns
Now 6.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2025 | −21.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | 57 days | 5 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −14.9% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | 5 months | 7 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CAML risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +18.1% | +15.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.5% | 14.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.92 | 0.77 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.67 | 1.34 |
| Best month | +10.8% | +10.8% |
| Worst month | −7.6% | −7.6% |
| Best 12 months | +36.4% | +36.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.1% | +3.1% |
| Positive months | 61% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.11 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.95 | — |
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.
CAML rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 27 | −1.2% | +14.6% | +36.4% | 96% |
| 3-year (a year) | 3 | +16.2% | +17.4% | +18.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CAML performance overview
Congress Large Cap Growth ETF (CAML) returned +0.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +15.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,664. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.1%, from Feb 10, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 14.7% a year.
Related: CAML chart, CAML holdings, CAML dividends, CAML valuation. See the CAML overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CAML performance FAQ
What is the CAML return over the past year?
CAML returned +0.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 0.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in CAML be worth?
$10,000 invested in CAML at its first recorded close on August 22, 2023 would be worth about $15,664 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CAML?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +12.4%. The best was 2024 at +23.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CAML?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.1% between February 10, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 27, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is CAML?
Over the past 3 years CAML had an annualized volatility of 14.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.92 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).