Invesco Next Gen Media and Gaming ETF (GGME) Performance
GGME total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +8.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +0.1% total return
- 5 years
- +3.7% a year
- 10 years
- +10.6% a year
- Since first price
- +7.8% a year since 2005
GGME trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GGME total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.2% | −4.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +7.3% | +7.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +16.6% | +16.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +8.0% | +7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +0.1% | +0.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +98.6%+25.7%/yr | +97.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +20.1%+3.7%/yr | +15.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +173.4%+10.6%/yr | +156.7% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +435.0%+11.8%/yr | +386.5% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +389.9%+8.3%/yr | +328.5% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 23, 2005 | +391.8%+7.8%/yr | +329.3% | — | — | — |
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: GGME vs SPY
From Jun 23, 2005: GGME grew to $49,184, SPY to $93,456.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GGME returns by calendar year
14 of 20 full years positive. Best 2009 (+61.9%), worst 2008 (−49.1%). 2026 is year to date.
GGME annual returns table
| Year | GGME | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +8.0% | −17.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +16.4% | −24.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +32.7% | −14.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +23.8% | −19.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −36.4% | −39.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +10.7% | −16.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +36.3% | −40.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +20.3% | −12.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | +2.0% | −19.8% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +7.6% | −7.8% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +4.4% | −13.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −0.7% | −16.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −3.5% | −13.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +60.2% | −5.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +27.1% | −11.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −4.3% | −27.7% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +20.2% | −22.1% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +61.9% | −27.2% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −49.1% | −62.6% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | −10.2% | −19.5% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +13.1% | −11.3% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
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.
GGME largest drawdowns
Now 5.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2007 | −69.1% | Nov 20, 2008 | Oct 4, 2012 | 1.3 years | 5.2 years |
| Mar 12, 2021 | −46.4% | Nov 9, 2022 | Feb 10, 2025 | 1.7 years | 3.9 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −40.6% | Mar 18, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | 28 days | 6 months |
| Oct 28, 2025 | −25.2% | Mar 30, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | 5 months | 11 months |
| Feb 14, 2025 | −24.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | 53 days | 4 months |
| Jul 17, 2015 | −23.2% | Feb 9, 2016 | Jan 25, 2017 | 7 months | 1.5 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GGME risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +26.6% | +4.9% | +10.6% | +7.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.4% | 23.0% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.10 | 0.17 | 0.46 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 2.15 | 0.25 | 0.72 | — |
| Best month | +13.6% | +16.6% | +21.5% | +21.5% |
| Worst month | −8.0% | −14.9% | −21.7% | −22.9% |
| Best 12 months | +51.7% | +51.7% | +110.9% | +110.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.2% | −40.8% | −40.8% | −54.1% |
| Positive months | 69% | 57% | 59% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.32 | 1.27 | 1.23 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.84 | 0.86 | 0.83 | — |
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.
GGME rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 245 | −54.1% | +10.1% | +110.9% | 69% |
| 3-year (a year) | 221 | −23.5% | +8.2% | +33.4% | 78% |
| 5-year (a year) | 197 | −5.2% | +8.4% | +34.0% | 90% |
| 10-year (a year) | 137 | +3.8% | +9.0% | +18.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2005. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GGME performance overview
Invesco Next Gen Media and Gaming ETF (GGME) returned +0.1% over the past year and +10.6% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2005 it has returned +7.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $49,184. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −69.1%, from Jul 17, 2007 to Nov 20, 2008, and it took 3.9 years to get back to the old high. GGME finished 14 of its 20 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+61.9%) and the worst 2008 (−49.1%). Volatility has been 21.6% a year.
Related: GGME chart, GGME holdings, GGME dividends, GGME valuation. See the GGME overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GGME performance FAQ
What is the GGME return over the past year?
GGME returned +0.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 0.0%.
What is the average annual return of GGME?
GGME has returned +3.7% a year over 5 years, +10.6% a year over 10 years, +7.8% a year since June 23, 2005 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in GGME be worth?
$10,000 invested in GGME at its first recorded close on June 23, 2005 would be worth about $49,184 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GGME?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −49.1%. The best was 2009 at +61.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GGME?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −69.1% between July 17, 2007 and November 20, 2008. It recovered to the old high on October 4, 2012, 3.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is GGME?
Over the past 3 years GGME had an annualized volatility of 19.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.10 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).