Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF (CRTC) Performance
CRTC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +11.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +11.5% total return
- Since first price
- +67.7% since 2023
CRTC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CRTC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.6% | −1.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +6.5% | +6.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.5% | +8.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +11.7% | +10.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +11.5% | +10.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionNov 16, 2023 | +67.7% | +62.6% | — | — | — |
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: CRTC vs SPY
From Nov 16, 2023: CRTC grew to $16,769, SPY to $17,503.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CRTC returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+18.7%), worst 2024 (+18.0%). 2026 is year to date.
CRTC annual returns table
| Year | CRTC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +11.7% | −9.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +18.7% | −19.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +18.0% | −8.4% | +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.
CRTC largest drawdowns
Now 3.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −19.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CRTC risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.23 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.28 |
| Best month | +8.6% |
| Worst month | −5.5% |
| Best 12 months | +29.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.9% |
| Positive months | 71% |
| 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.
CRTC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 24 | +1.9% | +16.4% | +29.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CRTC performance overview
Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF (CRTC) returned +11.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 16, 2023 it has returned +67.7%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −19.1%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 59 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 11.9% a year.
Related: CRTC chart, CRTC holdings, CRTC dividends, CRTC valuation. See the CRTC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CRTC performance FAQ
What is the CRTC return over the past year?
CRTC returned +11.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in CRTC be worth?
$10,000 invested in CRTC at its first recorded close on November 16, 2023 would be worth about $16,769 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CRTC?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +18.0%. The best was 2025 at +18.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CRTC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −19.1% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 6, 2025, 59 days after the bottom.
How volatile is CRTC?
Over the past history CRTC had an annualized volatility of 11.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.23 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).