Guru Favorite Stocks ETF (GFGF) Performance
GFGF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +0.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.5% total return
- 3 years
- +18.5% a year
- Since first price
- +7.9% a year since 2021
GFGF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GFGF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.9% | −2.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.2% | +1.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.3% | +2.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +0.3% | −0.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.5% | +3.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +66.5%+18.5%/yr | +65.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 16, 2021 | +44.5%+7.9%/yr | +42.7% | — | — | — |
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: GFGF vs SPY
From Dec 16, 2021: GFGF grew to $14,447, SPY to $17,420.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GFGF returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2024 (+26.1%), worst 2022 (−20.3%). 2026 is year to date.
GFGF annual returns table
| Year | GFGF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +0.3% | −15.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +13.1% | −15.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +26.1% | −8.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +24.0% | −12.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −20.3% | −27.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
GFGF largest drawdowns
Now 4.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | −28.0% | Oct 12, 2022 | Jan 26, 2024 | 9 months | 2.1 years |
| Jan 23, 2025 | −15.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | 2 months | 5 months |
| Jan 12, 2026 | −15.2% | Mar 27, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | 2 months | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GFGF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +18.7% | +8.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.8% | 17.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.01 | 0.32 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.00 | 0.49 |
| Best month | +12.1% | +12.1% |
| Worst month | −6.5% | −10.5% |
| Best 12 months | +43.9% | +43.9% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.4% | −20.3% |
| Positive months | 67% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.04 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.94 | — |
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.
GFGF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 47 | −20.3% | +13.1% | +43.9% | 91% |
| 3-year (a year) | 23 | +7.6% | +17.1% | +22.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GFGF performance overview
Guru Favorite Stocks ETF (GFGF) returned +4.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +7.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,447. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −28.0%, from Dec 29, 2021 to Oct 12, 2022, and it took 1.3 years to get back to the old high. GFGF finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+26.1%) and the worst 2022 (−20.3%). Volatility has been 17.2% a year.
Related: GFGF chart, GFGF holdings, GFGF dividends, GFGF valuation. See the GFGF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GFGF performance FAQ
What is the GFGF return over the past year?
GFGF returned +4.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 3.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GFGF be worth?
$10,000 invested in GFGF at its first recorded close on December 16, 2021 would be worth about $14,447 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GFGF?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −20.3%. The best was 2024 at +26.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GFGF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −28.0% between December 29, 2021 and October 12, 2022. It recovered to the old high on January 26, 2024, 1.3 years after the bottom.
How volatile is GFGF?
Over the past 3 years GFGF had an annualized volatility of 13.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.01 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).