Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar ETF (FXC) Performance
FXC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −0.0% total return
- 5 years
- −1.5% a year
- 10 years
- +0.0% a year
- Since first price
- −0.5% a year since 2006
FXC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | FXC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.7% | +0.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.6% | +0.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −2.2% | −2.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −1.9% | −2.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −0.0% | −0.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +0.8%+0.3%/yr | −2.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −7.3%−1.5%/yr | −12.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +0.3%+0.0%/yr | −6.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −24.0%−1.8%/yr | −29.2% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | −9.8%−0.5%/yr | −21.5% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 26, 2006 | −9.2%−0.5%/yr | −21.8% | — | — | — |
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: FXC vs SPY
From Jun 26, 2006: FXC grew to $9,075, SPY to $88,028.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
FXC returns by calendar year
11 of 19 full years positive. Best 2007 (+21.7%), worst 2008 (−16.4%). 2026 is year to date.
FXC annual returns table
| Year | FXC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.9% | −5.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +5.2% | −3.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −6.0% | −6.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +4.3% | −4.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −6.4% | −10.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +0.2% | −7.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +1.9% | −10.7% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +5.9% | −2.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −7.5% | −9.8% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +6.7% | −6.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +2.7% | −7.9% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −16.2% | −16.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −8.4% | −8.8% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −6.3% | −7.9% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +2.7% | −5.6% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −1.8% | −10.6% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +5.0% | −6.7% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +15.2% | −9.2% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −16.4% | −23.3% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +21.7% | −9.9% | +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.
FXC largest drawdowns
Now 29.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2007 | −35.4% | Jan 19, 2016 | not yet | 8.2 years | 19.0 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.
FXC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −0.5% | −1.4% | −0.3% | −0.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 6.0% | 6.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.80 | -0.77 | -0.36 | -0.17 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.98 | -0.91 | -0.47 | -0.24 |
| Best month | +4.4% | +4.4% | +4.4% | +9.3% |
| Worst month | −2.8% | −4.8% | −4.8% | −11.3% |
| Best 12 months | +7.2% | +7.2% | +13.5% | +23.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −6.0% | −9.3% | −9.3% | −21.3% |
| Positive months | 47% | 48% | 46% | 49% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.18 | 0.23 | 0.25 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.37 | 0.59 | 0.59 | — |
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.
FXC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 233 | −21.3% | −0.7% | +23.6% | 45% |
| 3-year (a year) | 209 | −10.7% | −0.2% | +8.6% | 47% |
| 5-year (a year) | 185 | −6.4% | −0.6% | +4.8% | 38% |
| 10-year (a year) | 125 | −3.3% | −2.0% | +0.8% | 6% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2006. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
FXC performance overview
Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar ETF (FXC) returned −0.0% over the past year and +0.0% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2006 it has returned −0.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $9,075. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −35.4%, from Nov 7, 2007 to Jan 19, 2016; the fund has not yet regained that high. FXC finished 11 of its 19 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2007 (+21.7%) and the worst 2008 (−16.4%). Volatility has been 8.7% a year.
Related: FXC chart, FXC dividends. See the FXC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
FXC performance FAQ
What is the FXC return over the past year?
FXC returned −0.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 0.2%.
What is the average annual return of FXC?
FXC has returned −1.5% a year over 5 years, +0.0% a year over 10 years, −0.5% a year since June 26, 2006 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in FXC be worth?
$10,000 invested in FXC at its first recorded close on June 26, 2006 would be worth about $9,075 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for FXC?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −16.4%. The best was 2007 at +21.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of FXC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −35.4% between November 7, 2007 and January 19, 2016. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 29.4% below its peak.
How volatile is FXC?
Over the past 3 years FXC had an annualized volatility of 6.0% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.80 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).