Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC) Performance
CTEC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −6.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −8.9% total return
- 5 years
- −12.5% a year
- Since first price
- −6.7% a year since 2020
CTEC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CTEC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −12.2% | −12.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −11.6% | −11.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −25.0% | −25.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −6.2% | −6.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −8.9% | −9.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +9.5%+3.1%/yr | +6.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −48.8%−12.5%/yr | −50.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 29, 2020 | −33.9%−6.7%/yr | −36.3% | — | — | — |
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: CTEC vs SPY
From Oct 29, 2020: CTEC grew to $6,605, SPY to $24,971.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CTEC returns by calendar year
1 of 5 full years positive. Best 2025 (+57.9%), worst 2024 (−36.3%). 2026 is year to date.
CTEC annual returns table
| Year | CTEC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −6.2% | −36.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +57.9% | −31.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −36.3% | −36.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −25.6% | −48.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −16.8% | −32.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −22.2% | −41.8% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
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.
CTEC largest drawdowns
Now 64.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | −81.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | not yet | 4.2 years | 5.7 years so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CTEC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.7% | −9.1% | −4.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.3% | 38.5% | 39.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.12 | -0.15 | -0.00 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.17 | -0.21 | -0.00 |
| Best month | +20.9% | +20.9% | +25.4% |
| Worst month | −19.3% | −19.3% | −19.3% |
| Best 12 months | +134.3% | +134.3% | +134.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −36.8% | −45.6% | −45.6% |
| Positive months | 47% | 48% | 48% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.78 | 1.56 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.58 | 0.63 | — |
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.
CTEC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 61 | −45.6% | −19.4% | +134.3% | 31% |
| 3-year (a year) | 37 | −30.0% | −19.5% | +4.4% | 8% |
| 5-year (a year) | 13 | −14.2% | −10.1% | −3.7% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2020. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CTEC performance overview
Global X CleanTech ETF (CTEC) returned −8.9% over the past year and −12.5% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2020 it has returned −6.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $6,605. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −81.6%, from Feb 9, 2021 to Apr 8, 2025; the fund has not yet regained that high. CTEC finished 1 of its 5 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+57.9%) and the worst 2024 (−36.3%). Volatility has been 39.3% a year.
Related: CTEC chart, CTEC holdings, CTEC dividends. See the CTEC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CTEC performance FAQ
What is the CTEC return over the past year?
CTEC returned −8.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 9.5%.
What is the average annual return of CTEC?
CTEC has returned −12.5% a year over 5 years, −6.7% a year since October 29, 2020 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in CTEC be worth?
$10,000 invested in CTEC at its first recorded close on October 29, 2020 would be worth about $6,605 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CTEC?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of −36.3%. The best was 2025 at +57.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CTEC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −81.6% between February 9, 2021 and April 8, 2025. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 64.4% below its peak.
How volatile is CTEC?
Over the past 3 years CTEC had an annualized volatility of 38.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).