Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) Performance
GAMR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −2.5% total return
- 5 years
- +2.0% a year
- 10 years
- +12.7% a year
- Since first price
- +14.4% a year since 2016
GAMR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GAMR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.1% | −5.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +6.4% | +6.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +16.3% | +16.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.5% | +5.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −2.5% | −3.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +90.6%+24.0%/yr | +88.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +10.3%+2.0%/yr | +6.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +229.9%+12.7%/yr | +198.3% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 10, 2016 | +319.0%+14.4%/yr | +278.9% | — | — | — |
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: GAMR vs SPY
From Mar 10, 2016: GAMR grew to $41,899, SPY to $45,288.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GAMR returns by calendar year
7 of 9 full years positive. Best 2020 (+78.6%), worst 2022 (−37.0%). 2026 is year to date.
GAMR annual returns table
| Year | GAMR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.5% | −21.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +39.2% | −22.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +11.2% | −10.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +6.9% | −20.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −37.0% | −44.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +14.3% | −25.7% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +78.6% | −24.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +16.6% | −15.5% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −17.8% | −30.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +60.2% | −6.0% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
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.
GAMR largest drawdowns
Now 9.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2021 | −54.2% | Oct 14, 2022 | not yet | 1.7 years | 5.7 years so far |
| Jun 5, 2018 | −31.0% | Mar 16, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 | 1.8 years | 2.0 years |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −10.4% | Feb 8, 2018 | May 18, 2018 | 13 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GAMR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +23.5% | +4.3% | +12.7% | +14.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 24.3% | 24.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.95 | 0.14 | 0.52 | 0.59 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.80 | 0.20 | 0.89 | 1.02 |
| Best month | +13.4% | +13.4% | +35.9% | +35.9% |
| Worst month | −8.2% | −14.1% | −18.4% | −18.4% |
| Best 12 months | +54.9% | +54.9% | +142.8% | +142.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.6% | −42.4% | −42.4% | −42.4% |
| Positive months | 67% | 57% | 56% | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.27 | 1.16 | 0.96 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.60 | — |
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.
GAMR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 116 | −42.4% | +12.6% | +142.8% | 69% |
| 3-year (a year) | 92 | −18.8% | +13.0% | +33.5% | 78% |
| 5-year (a year) | 68 | −4.3% | +8.4% | +31.9% | 91% |
| 10-year (a year) | 8 | +12.0% | +13.1% | +13.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2016. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GAMR performance overview
Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) returned −2.5% over the past year and +12.7% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2016 it has returned +14.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $41,899. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −54.2%, from Jan 27, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022; the fund has not yet regained that high. GAMR finished 7 of its 9 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2020 (+78.6%) and the worst 2022 (−37.0%). Volatility has been 24.0% a year.
Related: GAMR chart, GAMR holdings, GAMR dividends, GAMR valuation. See the GAMR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GAMR performance FAQ
What is the GAMR return over the past year?
GAMR returned −2.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 3.0%.
What is the average annual return of GAMR?
GAMR has returned +2.0% a year over 5 years, +12.7% a year over 10 years, +14.4% a year since March 10, 2016 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in GAMR be worth?
$10,000 invested in GAMR at its first recorded close on March 10, 2016 would be worth about $41,899 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GAMR?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −37.0%. The best was 2020 at +78.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GAMR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −54.2% between January 27, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 9.7% below its peak.
How volatile is GAMR?
Over the past 3 years GAMR had an annualized volatility of 19.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.95 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).