Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF (DUBS) Performance
DUBS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +15.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +18.1% total return
- 3 years
- +23.5% a year
- Since first price
- +19.9% a year since 2023
DUBS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | DUBS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.9% | −1.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +4.1% | +3.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +9.4% | +8.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +15.1% | +13.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +18.1% | +15.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +88.3%+23.5%/yr | +75.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 14, 2023 | +84.2%+19.9%/yr | +70.6% | — | — | — |
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: DUBS vs SPY
From Jun 14, 2023: DUBS grew to $18,416, SPY to $18,156.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DUBS returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+24.1%), worst 2025 (+19.3%). 2026 is year to date.
DUBS annual returns table
| Year | DUBS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +15.1% | −8.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +19.3% | −18.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +24.1% | −8.2% | +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.
DUBS largest drawdowns
Now 2.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −18.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | 48 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.
DUBS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +23.2% | +20.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.7% | 11.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.49 | 1.24 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.21 | 2.48 |
| Best month | +11.0% | +11.0% |
| Worst month | −5.2% | −5.2% |
| Best 12 months | +34.0% | +34.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.3% | +8.3% |
| Positive months | 69% | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.93 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.99 | — |
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.
DUBS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 29 | +8.3% | +19.5% | +34.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 5 | +19.5% | +21.4% | +23.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DUBS performance overview
Aptus Large Cap Enhanced Yield ETF (DUBS) returned +18.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +19.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $18,416. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −18.5%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 11.9% a year.
Related: DUBS chart, DUBS dividends. See the DUBS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DUBS performance FAQ
What is the DUBS return over the past year?
DUBS returned +18.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 15.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in DUBS be worth?
$10,000 invested in DUBS at its first recorded close on June 14, 2023 would be worth about $18,416 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DUBS?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +19.3%. The best was 2024 at +24.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of DUBS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −18.5% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 27, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is DUBS?
Over the past 3 years DUBS had an annualized volatility of 11.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.49 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).