Global X MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO) Performance
COLO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +38.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +52.8% total return
- 5 years
- +17.2% a year
- 10 years
- +7.5% a year
- Since first price
- +6.4% a year since 2009
COLO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | COLO total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | +0.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +8.5% | +8.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +20.9% | +20.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +38.0% | +37.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +52.8% | +44.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +197.5%+43.8%/yr | +145.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +121.3%+17.2%/yr | +59.3% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +106.0%+7.5%/yr | +28.6% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +15.1%+0.9%/yr | −36.2% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionFeb 9, 2009 | +199.8%+6.4%/yr | +58.5% | — | — | — |
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: COLO vs SPY
From Feb 9, 2009: COLO grew to $29,983, SPY to $119,919.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
COLO returns by calendar year
8 of 16 full years positive. Best 2025 (+68.9%), worst 2015 (−41.1%). 2026 is year to date.
COLO annual returns table
| Year | COLO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +38.0% | −17.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +68.9% | −13.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +4.7% | −18.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +24.9% | −20.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −21.3% | −43.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −11.5% | −21.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −14.6% | −60.0% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +30.4% | −17.0% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −19.9% | −32.4% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +11.9% | −10.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +24.1% | −18.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −41.1% | −48.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −26.9% | −43.9% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −15.0% | −22.0% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +27.4% | −15.7% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −15.2% | −22.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +51.7% | −14.4% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
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.
COLO largest drawdowns
Now 6.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2010 | −78.9% | Mar 23, 2020 | not yet | 9.4 years | 16.0 years so far |
| Oct 12, 2009 | −15.0% | Oct 28, 2009 | Feb 16, 2010 | 16 days | 4 months |
| Feb 9, 2009 | −11.5% | Feb 24, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | 15 days | 36 days |
| Apr 26, 2010 | −10.5% | May 25, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | 29 days | 50 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
COLO risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +39.4% | +17.4% | +7.1% | +6.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.4% | 24.6% | 26.9% | 26.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.60 | 0.64 | 0.31 | 0.33 |
| Sortino ratio | 4.02 | 0.96 | 0.44 | 0.49 |
| Best month | +17.7% | +17.7% | +19.8% | +19.8% |
| Worst month | −7.2% | −23.1% | −36.3% | −36.3% |
| Best 12 months | +76.8% | +76.8% | +76.8% | +131.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +4.7% | −37.5% | −42.7% | −56.5% |
| Positive months | 69% | 65% | 59% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.27 | 0.64 | 0.97 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.17 | 0.41 | 0.55 | — |
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.
COLO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 201 | −56.5% | +7.1% | +131.1% | 58% |
| 3-year (a year) | 177 | −28.8% | −0.6% | +47.4% | 47% |
| 5-year (a year) | 153 | −16.9% | −5.5% | +22.7% | 25% |
| 10-year (a year) | 93 | −11.3% | −6.6% | +8.5% | 24% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2009. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
COLO performance overview
Global X MSCI Colombia ETF (COLO) returned +52.8% over the past year and +7.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2009 it has returned +6.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $29,983. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −78.9%, from Nov 5, 2010 to Mar 23, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. COLO finished 8 of its 16 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+68.9%) and the worst 2015 (−41.1%). Volatility has been 26.8% a year.
Related: COLO chart, COLO dividends. See the COLO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
COLO performance FAQ
What is the COLO return over the past year?
COLO returned +52.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 44.9%.
What is the average annual return of COLO?
COLO has returned +17.2% a year over 5 years, +7.5% a year over 10 years, +6.4% a year since February 9, 2009 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in COLO be worth?
$10,000 invested in COLO at its first recorded close on February 9, 2009 would be worth about $29,983 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for COLO?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −41.1%. The best was 2025 at +68.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of COLO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −78.9% between November 5, 2010 and March 23, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 6.3% below its peak.
How volatile is COLO?
Over the past 3 years COLO had an annualized volatility of 19.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.60 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).