Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (EFAS) Performance
EFAS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +18.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +24.6% total return
- 5 years
- +14.1% a year
- Since first price
- +10.3% a year since 2016
EFAS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EFAS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.3% | −0.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.2% | −1.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.2% | +1.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +18.0% | +13.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +24.6% | +18.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +107.0%+27.4%/yr | +73.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +93.1%+14.1%/yr | +41.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 16, 2016 | +164.9%+10.3%/yr | +48.7% | — | — | — |
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: EFAS vs SPY
From Nov 16, 2016: EFAS grew to $26,490, SPY to $40,846.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EFAS returns by calendar year
6 of 9 full years positive. Best 2025 (+46.8%), worst 2018 (−11.6%). 2026 is year to date.
EFAS annual returns table
| Year | EFAS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +18.0% | −8.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +46.8% | −11.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +3.1% | −10.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +14.6% | −10.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −8.0% | −28.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +12.7% | −8.4% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −5.4% | −43.0% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +14.6% | −9.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −11.6% | −17.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +22.8% | −7.8% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
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.
EFAS largest drawdowns
Now 4.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −44.4% | Mar 23, 2020 | Apr 5, 2021 | 2.2 years | 3.2 years |
| Feb 9, 2022 | −28.8% | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 19, 2023 | 8 months | 1.9 years |
| Mar 19, 2025 | −11.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | 20 days | 34 days |
| Sep 27, 2024 | −10.1% | Dec 18, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | 3 months | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EFAS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +25.5% | +14.2% | +10.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.8% | 16.3% | 18.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.52 | 0.68 | 0.49 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.14 | 1.08 | 0.73 |
| Best month | +7.8% | +13.9% | +23.8% |
| Worst month | −5.8% | −11.6% | −25.6% |
| Best 12 months | +51.5% | +51.5% | +52.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.1% | −20.4% | −28.7% |
| Positive months | 67% | 62% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.27 | 0.57 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.26 | 0.55 | — |
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.
EFAS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 108 | −28.7% | +8.8% | +52.7% | 65% |
| 3-year (a year) | 84 | −8.9% | +4.8% | +27.3% | 83% |
| 5-year (a year) | 60 | −3.6% | +4.7% | +17.1% | 92% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2016. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EFAS performance overview
Global X MSCI SuperDividend EAFE ETF (EFAS) returned +24.6% over the past year and +14.1% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2016 it has returned +10.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $26,490. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −44.4%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 1.0 years to get back to the old high. EFAS finished 6 of its 9 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+46.8%) and the worst 2018 (−11.6%). Volatility has been 18.5% a year.
Related: EFAS chart, EFAS holdings, EFAS dividends. See the EFAS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EFAS performance FAQ
What is the EFAS return over the past year?
EFAS returned +24.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 18.3%.
What is the average annual return of EFAS?
EFAS has returned +14.1% a year over 5 years, +10.3% a year since November 16, 2016 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EFAS be worth?
$10,000 invested in EFAS at its first recorded close on November 16, 2016 would be worth about $26,490 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EFAS?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −11.6%. The best was 2025 at +46.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EFAS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −44.4% between January 26, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on April 5, 2021, 1.0 years after the bottom.
How volatile is EFAS?
Over the past 3 years EFAS had an annualized volatility of 12.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.52 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).