SPDR Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG) Performance
CNRG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −14.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −17.6% total return
- 5 years
- −4.4% a year
- Since first price
- +14.0% a year since 2018
CNRG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CNRG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −11.7% | −11.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −20.8% | −21.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −25.2% | −25.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −14.6% | −15.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −17.6% | −18.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +30.8%+9.4%/yr | +25.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −20.1%−4.4%/yr | −25.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 23, 2018 | +184.6%+14.0%/yr | +156.2% | — | — | — |
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: CNRG vs SPY
From Oct 23, 2018: CNRG grew to $28,465, SPY to $31,308.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CNRG returns by calendar year
3 of 7 full years positive. Best 2020 (+138.3%), worst 2021 (−15.7%). 2026 is year to date.
CNRG annual returns table
| Year | CNRG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −14.6% | −39.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +50.2% | −34.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −14.5% | −19.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −11.5% | −37.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −8.0% | −25.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −15.7% | −40.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +138.3% | −44.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +63.2% | −8.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
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.
CNRG largest drawdowns
Now 44.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | −68.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | not yet | 4.2 years | 5.7 years so far |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −44.2% | Mar 18, 2020 | Jul 14, 2020 | 28 days | 5 months |
| Dec 3, 2018 | −14.2% | Dec 24, 2018 | Jan 25, 2019 | 21 days | 53 days |
| Oct 20, 2020 | −12.5% | Oct 30, 2020 | Nov 11, 2020 | 10 days | 22 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CNRG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +8.9% | −1.0% | +16.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 34.7% | 34.0% | 34.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.29 | 0.03 | 0.53 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.46 | 0.05 | 0.89 |
| Best month | +20.0% | +20.0% | +28.1% |
| Worst month | −19.5% | −19.5% | −22.2% |
| Best 12 months | +122.4% | +122.4% | +212.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −21.3% | −32.0% | −38.1% |
| Positive months | 50% | 48% | 54% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.80 | 1.45 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.64 | 0.67 | — |
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.
CNRG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 85 | −38.1% | +6.3% | +212.2% | 55% |
| 3-year (a year) | 61 | −21.2% | +4.4% | +58.8% | 61% |
| 5-year (a year) | 37 | −5.8% | +5.2% | +21.7% | 78% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2018. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CNRG performance overview
SPDR Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG) returned −17.6% over the past year and −4.4% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2018 it has returned +14.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $28,465. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −68.5%, from Feb 9, 2021 to Apr 8, 2025; the fund has not yet regained that high. CNRG finished 3 of its 7 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2020 (+138.3%) and the worst 2021 (−15.7%). Volatility has been 34.7% a year.
Related: CNRG chart, CNRG holdings, CNRG dividends. See the CNRG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CNRG performance FAQ
What is the CNRG return over the past year?
CNRG returned −17.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 18.7%.
What is the average annual return of CNRG?
CNRG has returned −4.4% a year over 5 years, +14.0% a year since October 23, 2018 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in CNRG be worth?
$10,000 invested in CNRG at its first recorded close on October 23, 2018 would be worth about $28,465 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CNRG?
The worst calendar year was 2021, with a total return of −15.7%. The best was 2020 at +138.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CNRG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −68.5% between February 9, 2021 and April 8, 2025. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 44.5% below its peak.
How volatile is CNRG?
Over the past 3 years CNRG had an annualized volatility of 34.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.29 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).