Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN) Performance
CORN total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +0.1% total return
- 5 years
- −2.8% a year
- 10 years
- −0.9% a year
- Since first price
- −2.1% a year since 2010
CORN trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CORN total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −10.5% | −10.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.4% | −3.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −3.3% | −3.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −0.3% | −0.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +0.1% | +0.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −21.9%−7.9%/yr | −21.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −13.2%−2.8%/yr | −13.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −9.0%−0.9%/yr | −9.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −59.2%−5.8%/yr | −59.2% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 9, 2010 | −29.7%−2.1%/yr | −29.7% | — | — | — |
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: CORN vs SPY
From Jun 9, 2010: CORN grew to $7,030, SPY to $95,866.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CORN returns by calendar year
5 of 15 full years positive. Best 2021 (+38.3%), worst 2013 (−31.0%). 2026 is year to date.
CORN annual returns table
| Year | CORN | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.3% | −13.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −5.5% | −18.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −13.0% | −20.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −19.9% | −20.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +25.0% | −23.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +38.3% | −16.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +5.3% | −22.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −7.8% | −18.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −4.3% | −16.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −10.4% | −17.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −11.8% | −25.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −20.3% | −21.8% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −12.9% | −35.8% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −31.0% | −32.8% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +5.6% | −16.8% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +7.6% | −24.7% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
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.
CORN largest drawdowns
Now 66.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2012 | −78.1% | Aug 4, 2020 | not yet | 8.0 years | 14.2 years so far |
| Aug 30, 2011 | −29.6% | Jun 15, 2012 | Jul 30, 2012 | 10 months | 11 months |
| Jun 9, 2011 | −16.0% | Jun 30, 2011 | Aug 22, 2011 | 21 days | 2 months |
| Mar 3, 2011 | −13.4% | Mar 16, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | 13 days | 28 days |
| Nov 4, 2010 | −12.6% | Nov 22, 2010 | Dec 27, 2010 | 18 days | 53 days |
| Apr 26, 2011 | −10.8% | May 11, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 | 15 days | 44 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CORN risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −4.7% | −1.1% | +0.2% | −1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% | 20.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.58 | -0.21 | -0.05 | -0.06 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.80 | -0.30 | -0.07 | -0.08 |
| Best month | +13.7% | +13.7% | +18.6% | +21.0% |
| Worst month | −8.0% | −10.8% | −10.8% | −20.6% |
| Best 12 months | +14.2% | +34.1% | +73.0% | +73.0% |
| Worst 12 months | −19.6% | −23.5% | −27.1% | −35.2% |
| Positive months | 42% | 45% | 47% | 46% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.07 | -0.07 | -0.00 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.06 | -0.06 | -0.00 | — |
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.
CORN rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 185 | −35.2% | −8.0% | +73.0% | 28% |
| 3-year (a year) | 161 | −23.4% | −8.9% | +25.8% | 25% |
| 5-year (a year) | 137 | −19.1% | −3.5% | +9.9% | 43% |
| 10-year (a year) | 77 | −9.8% | −4.6% | +1.3% | 3% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CORN performance overview
Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN) returned +0.1% over the past year and −0.9% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned −2.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $7,030. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −78.1%, from Aug 21, 2012 to Aug 4, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. CORN finished 5 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+38.3%) and the worst 2013 (−31.0%). Volatility has been 20.8% a year.
Related: CORN chart. See the CORN overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CORN performance FAQ
What is the CORN return over the past year?
CORN returned +0.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 0.1%.
What is the average annual return of CORN?
CORN has returned −2.8% a year over 5 years, −0.9% a year over 10 years, −2.1% a year since June 9, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in CORN be worth?
$10,000 invested in CORN at its first recorded close on June 9, 2010 would be worth about $7,030 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CORN?
The worst calendar year was 2013, with a total return of −31.0%. The best was 2021 at +38.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CORN?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −78.1% between August 21, 2012 and August 4, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 66.4% below its peak.
How volatile is CORN?
Over the past 3 years CORN had an annualized volatility of 14.3% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.58 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).