Aptus Defined Risk ETF (DRSK) Performance
DRSK total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −3.4% total return
- 5 years
- +2.0% a year
- Since first price
- +4.7% a year since 2018
DRSK trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | DRSK total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.7% | −1.8% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −2.5% | −3.6% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −2.5% | −4.5% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −1.8% | −4.5% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −3.4% | −7.1% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +31.8%+9.6%/yr | +18.1% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | +10.6%+2.0%/yr | −7.1% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| Since inceptionAug 8, 2018 | +45.5%+4.7%/yr | +8.7% | — | — | — |
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: DRSK vs AGG
From Aug 8, 2018: DRSK grew to $14,547, AGG to $11,516.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DRSK returns by calendar year
6 of 7 full years positive. Best 2020 (+13.8%), worst 2022 (−9.6%). 2026 is year to date.
DRSK annual returns table
| Year | DRSK | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.8% | −6.8% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +7.7% | −4.5% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +12.5% | −3.7% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +2.1% | −11.6% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −9.6% | −12.6% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | +0.9% | −4.6% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +13.8% | −8.2% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +12.6% | −2.7% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
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.
DRSK largest drawdowns
Now 6.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2021 | −19.9% | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 16, 2024 | 2.0 years | 2.7 years |
| Mar 5, 2020 | −8.2% | Mar 19, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 | 14 days | 40 days |
| Oct 28, 2025 | −7.2% | Mar 26, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
| Jun 1, 2026 | −6.8% | Sep 29, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 5 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
DRSK risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +9.2% | +2.5% | +4.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.56 | -0.09 | 0.29 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.94 | -0.13 | 0.44 |
| Best month | +7.1% | +7.1% | +7.1% |
| Worst month | −3.7% | −4.7% | −4.7% |
| Best 12 months | +25.5% | +25.5% | +25.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.0% | −11.6% | −11.6% |
| Positive months | 58% | 50% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.58 | 0.44 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.84 | 0.80 | — |
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.
DRSK rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 87 | −11.6% | +5.8% | +25.5% | 69% |
| 3-year (a year) | 63 | −5.5% | +2.9% | +10.1% | 76% |
| 5-year (a year) | 39 | +1.3% | +2.8% | +4.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2018. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DRSK performance overview
Aptus Defined Risk ETF (DRSK) returned −3.4% over the past year and +2.0% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2018 it has returned +4.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,547. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −19.9%, from Nov 5, 2021 to Oct 31, 2023, and it took 9 months to get back to the old high. DRSK finished 6 of its 7 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2020 (+13.8%) and the worst 2022 (−9.6%). Volatility has been 7.8% a year.
Related: DRSK chart, DRSK holdings, DRSK dividends, DRSK bond profile. See the DRSK overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DRSK performance FAQ
What is the DRSK return over the past year?
DRSK returned −3.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 7.1%.
What is the average annual return of DRSK?
DRSK has returned +2.0% a year over 5 years, +4.7% a year since August 8, 2018 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in DRSK be worth?
$10,000 invested in DRSK at its first recorded close on August 8, 2018 would be worth about $14,547 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DRSK?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −9.6%. The best was 2020 at +13.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of DRSK?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −19.9% between November 5, 2021 and October 31, 2023. It recovered to the old high on July 16, 2024, 9 months after the bottom.
How volatile is DRSK?
Over the past 3 years DRSK had an annualized volatility of 8.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.56 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).