Teucrium Sugar (CANE) Performance
CANE total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +24.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +25.5% total return
- 5 years
- +5.6% a year
- 10 years
- −1.8% a year
- Since first price
- −4.7% a year since 2011
CANE trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CANE total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +6.9% | +6.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +25.8% | +25.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +30.1% | +30.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +24.6% | +24.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +25.5% | +25.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −20.1%−7.2%/yr | −20.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +31.1%+5.6%/yr | +31.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −17.0%−1.8%/yr | −17.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −51.6%−4.7%/yr | −51.6% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 19, 2011 | −51.6%−4.7%/yr | −51.6% | — | — | — |
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: CANE vs SPY
From Sep 19, 2011: CANE grew to $4,839, SPY to $82,025.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CANE returns by calendar year
4 of 14 full years positive. Best 2021 (+36.3%), worst 2018 (−27.5%). 2026 is year to date.
CANE annual returns table
| Year | CANE | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +24.6% | −14.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −14.7% | −28.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −7.8% | −22.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +30.1% | −21.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +3.6% | −15.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +36.3% | −10.3% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −3.8% | −35.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −1.0% | −19.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −27.5% | −34.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −24.8% | −37.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +29.2% | −18.7% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −15.3% | −38.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −15.4% | −28.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −21.2% | −23.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −22.2% | −30.8% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
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.
CANE largest drawdowns
Now 53.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2011 | −81.3% | Apr 27, 2020 | not yet | 8.5 years | 15.0 years so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CANE risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −8.7% | +3.3% | −2.5% | −5.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.1% | 23.7% | 22.7% | 21.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.44 | 0.10 | -0.10 | -0.19 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.60 | 0.16 | -0.14 | -0.27 |
| Best month | +17.7% | +21.7% | +21.7% | +21.7% |
| Worst month | −15.7% | −15.7% | −23.2% | −23.2% |
| Best 12 months | +6.2% | +73.6% | +73.6% | +73.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −29.2% | −29.2% | −35.1% | −42.2% |
| Positive months | 42% | 45% | 46% | 44% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.37 | -0.05 | 0.18 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.19 | -0.03 | 0.12 | — |
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.
CANE rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 170 | −42.2% | −10.3% | +73.6% | 33% |
| 3-year (a year) | 146 | −26.1% | −5.7% | +36.8% | 40% |
| 5-year (a year) | 122 | −15.3% | −6.4% | +17.5% | 38% |
| 10-year (a year) | 62 | −9.4% | −1.4% | +3.0% | 21% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CANE performance overview
Teucrium Sugar (CANE) returned +25.5% over the past year and −1.8% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned −4.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $4,839. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −81.3%, from Oct 17, 2011 to Apr 27, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. CANE finished 4 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+36.3%) and the worst 2018 (−27.5%). Volatility has been 21.9% a year.
Related: CANE chart. See the CANE overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CANE performance FAQ
What is the CANE return over the past year?
CANE returned +25.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 25.5%.
What is the average annual return of CANE?
CANE has returned +5.6% a year over 5 years, −1.8% a year over 10 years, −4.7% a year since September 19, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in CANE be worth?
$10,000 invested in CANE at its first recorded close on September 19, 2011 would be worth about $4,839 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CANE?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −27.5%. The best was 2021 at +36.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CANE?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −81.3% between October 17, 2011 and April 27, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 53.8% below its peak.
How volatile is CANE?
Over the past 3 years CANE had an annualized volatility of 24.1% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.44 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).