Castleark Large Growth ETF (CARK) Performance
CARK total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.7% total return
- Since first price
- +52.0% since 2023
CARK trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CARK 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 | −0.0% | −0.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.0% | +3.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +4.7% | +4.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.7% | +4.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 7, 2023 | +52.0% | +51.9% | — | — | — |
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: CARK vs SPY
From Dec 7, 2023: CARK grew to $15,197, SPY to $17,197.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CARK returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+26.5%), worst 2025 (+10.8%). 2026 is year to date.
CARK annual returns table
| Year | CARK | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.7% | −14.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.8% | −24.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +26.5% | −14.8% | +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.
CARK largest drawdowns
Now 7.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | −25.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 28, 2025 | 4 months | 8 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −16.5% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
| Jul 10, 2024 | −14.8% | Aug 5, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | 26 days | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CARK risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.78 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.35 |
| Best month | +13.4% |
| Worst month | −9.4% |
| Best 12 months | +26.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −3.3% |
| Positive months | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
CARK rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 23 | −3.3% | +10.9% | +26.6% | 96% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CARK performance overview
Castleark Large Growth ETF (CARK) returned +4.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 7, 2023 it has returned +52.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −25.2%, from Dec 11, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 16.7% a year.
Related: CARK chart, CARK holdings, CARK dividends, CARK valuation. See the CARK overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CARK performance FAQ
What is the CARK return over the past year?
CARK returned +4.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in CARK be worth?
$10,000 invested in CARK at its first recorded close on December 7, 2023 would be worth about $15,197 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CARK?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +10.8%. The best was 2024 at +26.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CARK?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −25.2% between December 11, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 28, 2025, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is CARK?
Over the past history CARK had an annualized volatility of 16.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.78 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).