DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF (DABS) Performance
DABS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +1.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +2.3% total return
- Since first price
- +7.2% since 2025
DABS trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | DABS total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.1% | −1.2% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +0.6% | −1.8% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +1.5% | −2.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +2.3% | −2.5% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionMar 4, 2025 | +7.2% | −0.5% | — | — | — |
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: DABS vs AGG
From Mar 4, 2025: DABS grew to $10,721, AGG to $10,334.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DABS returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
DABS annual returns table
| Year | DABS | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +1.5% | −1.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
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.
DABS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.42 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.62 |
| Best month | +1.3% |
| Worst month | −0.9% |
| Best 12 months | +6.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.7% |
| Positive months | 83% |
| 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.
DABS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 8 | +2.4% | +4.7% | +6.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DABS performance overview
DoubleLine Asset-Backed Securities ETF (DABS) returned +2.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 4, 2025 it has returned +7.2%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: DABS chart, DABS dividends, DABS bond profile. See the DABS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DABS performance FAQ
What is the DABS return over the past year?
DABS returned +2.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 2.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in DABS be worth?
$10,000 invested in DABS at its first recorded close on March 4, 2025 would be worth about $10,721 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is DABS?
Over the past history DABS had an annualized volatility of 1.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.42 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).