Goldman Sachs Core Bond ETF (GBND) Performance
GBND total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.3% total return
- Since first price
- +2.1% since 2025
GBND trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | GBND total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.7% | −1.9% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −1.9% | −3.9% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −1.3% | −4.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −1.3% | −5.0% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionJun 26, 2025 | +2.1% | −2.8% | — | — | — |
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: GBND vs AGG
From Jun 26, 2025: GBND grew to $10,210, AGG to $10,215.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GBND returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
GBND annual returns table
| Year | GBND | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.3% | −4.9% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
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.
GBND risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +0.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.84 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.92 |
| Best month | +1.5% |
| Worst month | −2.8% |
| Best 12 months | +4.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.9% |
| Positive months | 67% |
| 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.
GBND rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 5 | −1.9% | +2.1% | +4.2% | 60% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GBND performance overview
Goldman Sachs Core Bond ETF (GBND) returned −1.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jun 26, 2025 it has returned +2.1%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: GBND chart, GBND dividends, GBND bond profile. See the GBND overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GBND performance FAQ
What is the GBND return over the past year?
GBND returned −1.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GBND be worth?
$10,000 invested in GBND at its first recorded close on June 26, 2025 would be worth about $10,210 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is GBND?
Over the past history GBND had an annualized volatility of 4.1% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.84 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).