SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (GII) Performance
GII total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +7.7% total return
- 5 years
- +10.1% a year
- 10 years
- +8.4% a year
- Since first price
- +5.5% a year since 2007
GII trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GII total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.8% | +3.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.0% | −4.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −2.6% | −3.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.6% | +5.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +7.7% | +4.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +75.5%+20.6%/yr | +55.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +61.8%+10.1%/yr | +33.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +124.3%+8.4%/yr | +58.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +205.1%+7.7%/yr | +80.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 31, 2007 | +187.6%+5.5%/yr | +44.9% | — | — | — |
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: GII vs SPY
From Jan 31, 2007: GII grew to $28,763, SPY to $75,783.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GII returns by calendar year
13 of 18 full years positive. Best 2019 (+26.3%), worst 2008 (−29.7%). 2026 is year to date.
GII annual returns table
| Year | GII | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.6% | −10.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +21.8% | −8.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +14.3% | −7.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +8.3% | −15.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −0.5% | −20.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +13.2% | −7.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −6.8% | −42.8% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +26.3% | −5.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −10.1% | −14.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +19.1% | −3.6% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +11.7% | −11.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −11.4% | −18.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +11.9% | −10.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +16.0% | −10.1% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +5.3% | −8.4% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +0.0% | −17.7% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +1.1% | −16.8% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +8.1% | −28.3% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −29.7% | −44.5% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
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.
GII largest drawdowns
Now 5.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2007 | −51.0% | Mar 9, 2009 | May 27, 2014 | 1.3 years | 6.5 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −42.8% | Mar 23, 2020 | Oct 20, 2021 | 33 days | 1.7 years |
| Apr 24, 2015 | −23.2% | Jan 20, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | 9 months | 1.4 years |
| Apr 20, 2022 | −20.7% | Oct 12, 2022 | Apr 29, 2024 | 6 months | 2.0 years |
| Jan 26, 2018 | −14.6% | Dec 24, 2018 | Mar 18, 2019 | 11 months | 1.1 years |
| Sep 8, 2016 | −11.4% | Nov 14, 2016 | Mar 22, 2017 | 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.
GII risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.0% | +10.0% | +7.5% | +5.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.5% | 15.2% | 15.5% | 15.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.98 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.33 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.79 | 0.70 | 0.56 | 0.45 |
| Best month | +9.4% | +9.4% | +12.7% | +12.7% |
| Worst month | −5.7% | −12.0% | −22.9% | −22.9% |
| Best 12 months | +35.4% | +35.4% | +35.5% | +35.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.4% | −7.4% | −21.4% | −38.5% |
| Positive months | 64% | 60% | 62% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.41 | 0.64 | 0.73 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.41 | 0.66 | 0.72 | — |
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.
GII rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 226 | −38.5% | +7.5% | +35.5% | 72% |
| 3-year (a year) | 202 | −10.6% | +6.2% | +20.0% | 85% |
| 5-year (a year) | 178 | −4.9% | +6.0% | +14.1% | 88% |
| 10-year (a year) | 118 | +1.7% | +5.8% | +10.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GII performance overview
SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (GII) returned +7.7% over the past year and +8.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +5.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $28,763. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −51.0%, from Dec 6, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 5.2 years to get back to the old high. GII finished 13 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+26.3%) and the worst 2008 (−29.7%). Volatility has been 15.1% a year.
Related: GII chart, GII holdings, GII dividends. See the GII overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GII performance FAQ
What is the GII return over the past year?
GII returned +7.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.8%.
What is the average annual return of GII?
GII has returned +10.1% a year over 5 years, +8.4% a year over 10 years, +5.5% a year since January 31, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in GII be worth?
$10,000 invested in GII at its first recorded close on January 31, 2007 would be worth about $28,763 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GII?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −29.7%. The best was 2019 at +26.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GII?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −51.0% between December 6, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on May 27, 2014, 5.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is GII?
Over the past 3 years GII had an annualized volatility of 12.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.98 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).