Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF (FCBD) Performance
FCBD total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +0.4% total return
- Since first price
- +6.3% since 2024
FCBD trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | FCBD total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.8% | −0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.0% | −1.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −0.5% | −2.3% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −0.1% | −2.6% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +0.4% | −3.5% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionDec 20, 2024 | +6.3% | −0.9% | — | — | — |
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: FCBD vs AGG
From Dec 20, 2024: FCBD grew to $10,627, AGG to $10,609.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FCBD returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+6.3%), worst 2025 (+6.3%). 2026 is year to date.
FCBD annual returns table
| Year | FCBD | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.1% | −2.7% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +6.3% | −1.6% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
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.
FCBD risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +2.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 2.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.46 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.53 |
| Best month | +1.3% |
| Worst month | −1.9% |
| Best 12 months | +6.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.4% |
| Positive months | 76% |
| 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.
FCBD rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 11 | −0.4% | +3.9% | +6.3% | 91% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FCBD performance overview
Frontier Asset Core Bond ETF (FCBD) returned +0.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 20, 2024 it has returned +6.3%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: FCBD chart, FCBD dividends, FCBD bond profile. See the FCBD overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FCBD performance FAQ
What is the FCBD return over the past year?
FCBD returned +0.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 3.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in FCBD be worth?
$10,000 invested in FCBD at its first recorded close on December 20, 2024 would be worth about $10,627 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is FCBD?
Over the past history FCBD had an annualized volatility of 2.6% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.46 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).