AdvisorShares New Tech and Media ETF (FNG) Performance
FNG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −73.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −73.9% total return
- 5 years
- −23.5% a year
- Since first price
- −19.6% a year since 2017
FNG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FNG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −42.1% | −42.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −70.5% | −70.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −73.9% | −73.9% | — | — | — |
| YTD | −73.9% | −73.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −73.9% | −73.9% | — | — | — |
| 3 years | −73.9%−36.1%/yr | −73.9% | — | — | — |
| 5 years | −73.9%−23.5%/yr | −73.9% | — | — | — |
| Since inceptionJul 12, 2017 | −86.8%−19.6%/yr | −86.8% | — | — | — |
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: FNG vs SPY
From Jul 12, 2017: FNG grew to $1,323, SPY to $35,924.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FNG returns by calendar year
0 of 2 full years positive. Best 2018 (−27.5%), worst 2019 (−33.1%). 2026 is year to date.
FNG annual returns table
| Year | FNG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −73.9% | −80.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2019 | −33.1% | −39.1% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −27.5% | −37.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
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.
FNG largest drawdowns
Now 88.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2017 | −88.7% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 8.9 years | 8.9 years so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
FNG risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2017 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | −41.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | -1.30 |
| Sortino ratio | -1.28 |
| Best month | +9.9% |
| Worst month | −43.1% |
| Best 12 months | +7.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −68.8% |
| Positive months | 32% |
| 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.
FNG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 21 | −83.3% | −35.5% | +7.8% | 14% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2017. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FNG performance overview
AdvisorShares New Tech and Media ETF (FNG) returned −73.9% over the past year and −23.5% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2017 it has returned −19.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $1,323. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −88.7%, from Nov 24, 2017 to Oct 23, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 35.6% a year.
Related: FNG chart. See the FNG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FNG performance FAQ
What is the FNG return over the past year?
FNG returned −73.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 73.9%.
What is the average annual return of FNG?
FNG has returned −23.5% a year over 5 years, −19.6% a year since July 12, 2017 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in FNG be worth?
$10,000 invested in FNG at its first recorded close on July 12, 2017 would be worth about $1,323 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FNG?
The worst calendar year was 2019, with a total return of −33.1%. The best was 2018 at −27.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FNG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −88.7% between November 24, 2017 and October 23, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 88.7% below its peak.
How volatile is FNG?
Over the past history FNG had an annualized volatility of 35.6% and a Sharpe ratio of -1.30 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).