VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX) Performance
EVX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.1% total return
- 5 years
- +6.0% a year
- 10 years
- +12.1% a year
- Since first price
- +9.1% a year since 2006
EVX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EVX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.1% | +3.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.1% | −0.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.0% | +1.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.0% | +6.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +3.1% | +2.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +52.4%+15.1%/yr | +50.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +34.0%+6.0%/yr | +31.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +212.6%+12.1%/yr | +197.3% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +384.4%+11.1%/yr | +330.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +478.5%+9.2%/yr | +393.2% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 16, 2006 | +474.6%+9.1%/yr | +389.9% | — | — | — |
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: EVX vs SPY
From Oct 16, 2006: EVX grew to $57,457, SPY to $80,053.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EVX returns by calendar year
14 of 19 full years positive. Best 2013 (+29.9%), worst 2008 (−31.4%). 2026 is year to date.
EVX annual returns table
| Year | EVX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.0% | −10.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.7% | −11.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +13.0% | −10.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +13.0% | −19.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −10.6% | −18.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +27.5% | −9.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +13.3% | −41.0% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +28.5% | −5.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −3.8% | −20.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +16.0% | −6.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +29.7% | −6.2% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −11.0% | −13.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +3.6% | −12.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +29.9% | −7.9% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +11.1% | −16.9% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −8.5% | −23.6% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +22.1% | −14.5% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +22.3% | −32.5% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −31.4% | −49.5% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +17.7% | −12.2% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
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.
EVX largest drawdowns
Now 4.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2008 | −55.9% | Mar 9, 2009 | Jan 29, 2013 | 9 months | 4.7 years |
| Feb 20, 2020 | −41.0% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | 32 days | 9 months |
| Nov 17, 2021 | −21.5% | Jun 16, 2022 | Jun 29, 2023 | 7 months | 1.6 years |
| Sep 17, 2018 | −20.7% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 23, 2019 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Jul 1, 2014 | −19.7% | Jan 13, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 | 1.5 years | 1.9 years |
| Jul 24, 2023 | −19.3% | Oct 27, 2023 | Mar 19, 2024 | 3 months | 8 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EVX risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.1% | +6.6% | +11.3% | +9.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.7% | 19.0% | 19.0% | 18.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.47 | 0.24 | 0.54 | 0.49 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.69 | 0.36 | 0.80 | 0.71 |
| Best month | +9.7% | +13.4% | +17.0% | +18.3% |
| Worst month | −10.3% | −12.3% | −23.5% | −23.5% |
| Best 12 months | +35.7% | +35.7% | +75.8% | +75.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.5% | −10.6% | −21.0% | −42.4% |
| Positive months | 67% | 60% | 61% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.74 | 0.91 | 1.01 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.58 | 0.75 | 0.82 | — |
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.
EVX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 229 | −42.4% | +11.1% | +75.8% | 77% |
| 3-year (a year) | 205 | −6.1% | +10.3% | +24.5% | 92% |
| 5-year (a year) | 181 | −1.3% | +10.6% | +19.8% | 97% |
| 10-year (a year) | 121 | +5.5% | +11.1% | +14.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2006. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EVX performance overview
VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX) returned +3.1% over the past year and +12.1% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2006 it has returned +9.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $57,457. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −55.9%, from Jun 5, 2008 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 3.9 years to get back to the old high. EVX finished 14 of its 19 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+29.9%) and the worst 2008 (−31.4%). Volatility has been 18.5% a year.
Related: EVX chart, EVX holdings, EVX dividends, EVX valuation. See the EVX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EVX performance FAQ
What is the EVX return over the past year?
EVX returned +3.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 2.9%.
What is the average annual return of EVX?
EVX has returned +6.0% a year over 5 years, +12.1% a year over 10 years, +9.1% a year since October 16, 2006 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EVX be worth?
$10,000 invested in EVX at its first recorded close on October 16, 2006 would be worth about $57,457 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EVX?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −31.4%. The best was 2013 at +29.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EVX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −55.9% between June 5, 2008 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on January 29, 2013, 3.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is EVX?
Over the past 3 years EVX had an annualized volatility of 15.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.47 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).