Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF (FLOW) Performance
FLOW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +28.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +33.5% total return
- 3 years
- +24.1% a year
- Since first price
- +21.0% a year since 2023
FLOW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FLOW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +8.6% | +8.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +17.8% | +17.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +25.6% | +24.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +28.7% | +27.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +33.5% | +30.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +91.0%+24.1%/yr | +79.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 12, 2023 | +87.0%+21.0%/yr | +74.6% | — | — | — |
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: FLOW vs SPY
From Jul 12, 2023: FLOW grew to $18,704, SPY to $17,730.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FLOW returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+17.5%), worst 2024 (+13.0%). 2026 is year to date.
FLOW annual returns table
| Year | FLOW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +28.7% | −8.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +17.5% | −18.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +13.0% | −8.1% | +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.
FLOW largest drawdowns
Now 0.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2024 | −21.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | 4 months | 9 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FLOW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +18.8% | +16.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.2% | 15.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.93 | 0.82 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.64 | 1.45 |
| Best month | +9.2% | +9.2% |
| Worst month | −7.3% | −7.3% |
| Best 12 months | +33.2% | +33.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| Positive months | 61% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.78 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.64 | — |
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.
FLOW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 28 | +0.0% | +17.7% | +35.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 4 | +17.8% | +19.8% | +24.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FLOW performance overview
Global X U.S. Cash Flow Kings 100 ETF (FLOW) returned +33.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +21.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $18,704. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.6%, from Nov 25, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 15.0% a year.
Related: FLOW chart, FLOW holdings, FLOW dividends, FLOW valuation. See the FLOW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FLOW performance FAQ
What is the FLOW return over the past year?
FLOW returned +33.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 30.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in FLOW be worth?
$10,000 invested in FLOW at its first recorded close on July 12, 2023 would be worth about $18,704 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FLOW?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +13.0%. The best was 2025 at +17.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FLOW?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.6% between November 25, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on August 13, 2025, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is FLOW?
Over the past 3 years FLOW had an annualized volatility of 15.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.93 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).