Cambria Global EW ETF (GEW) Performance
GEW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +8.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +11.2% total return
- Since first price
- +12.9% since 2025
GEW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GEW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.6% | −1.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.4% | +1.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.7% | +4.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +8.8% | +7.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +11.2% | +9.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionSep 24, 2025 | +12.9% | +11.0% | — | — | — |
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: GEW vs SPY
From Sep 24, 2025: GEW grew to $11,285, SPY to $11,620.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GEW returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
GEW annual returns table
| Year | GEW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +8.8% | −8.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
GEW risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.69 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.05 |
| Best month | +6.7% |
| Worst month | −5.8% |
| Best 12 months | +10.9% |
| Worst 12 months | +10.9% |
| Positive months | 75% |
| 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.
GEW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 2 | +10.0% | +10.5% | +10.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GEW performance overview
Cambria Global EW ETF (GEW) returned +11.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Sep 24, 2025 it has returned +12.9%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: GEW chart, GEW holdings, GEW dividends. See the GEW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GEW performance FAQ
What is the GEW return over the past year?
GEW returned +11.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 9.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GEW be worth?
$10,000 invested in GEW at its first recorded close on September 24, 2025 would be worth about $11,285 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is GEW?
Over the past history GEW had an annualized volatility of 10.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.69 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).