AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK) Performance
GK total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.1% total return
- 5 years
- +0.8% a year
- Since first price
- +1.6% a year since 2021
GK trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GK total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −6.3% | −6.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.1% | −4.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.5% | +1.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.8% | +5.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.1% | +4.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +71.4%+19.7%/yr | +71.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +4.2%+0.8%/yr | +2.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 2, 2021 | +9.0%+1.6%/yr | +7.3% | — | — | — |
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: GK vs SPY
From Jul 2, 2021: GK grew to $10,900, SPY to $18,794.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GK returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+21.2%), worst 2022 (−42.8%). 2026 is year to date.
GK annual returns table
| Year | GK | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.8% | −14.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +17.8% | −23.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +20.1% | −14.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +21.2% | −18.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −42.8% | −44.8% | −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.
GK largest drawdowns
Now 10.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2021 | −47.7% | Dec 28, 2022 | May 5, 2026 | 1.1 years | 4.5 years |
| Jun 2, 2026 | −10.9% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 57 days | 5 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GK risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.1% | +3.5% | +2.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.9% | 23.4% | 23.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.88 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.65 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| Best month | +15.7% | +15.7% | +15.7% |
| Worst month | −8.9% | −17.2% | −17.2% |
| Best 12 months | +36.1% | +36.1% | +36.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −6.4% | −42.8% | −42.8% |
| Positive months | 64% | 57% | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.43 | 1.38 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.94 | 0.93 | — |
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.
GK rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 52 | −42.8% | +13.5% | +36.1% | 75% |
| 3-year (a year) | 28 | −8.0% | +13.6% | +21.8% | 68% |
| 5-year (a year) | 4 | +0.1% | +2.3% | +3.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GK performance overview
AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK) returned +4.1% over the past year and +0.8% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +1.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $10,900. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −47.7%, from Nov 4, 2021 to Dec 28, 2022, and it took 3.4 years to get back to the old high. GK finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+21.2%) and the worst 2022 (−42.8%). Volatility has been 23.2% a year.
Related: GK chart, GK holdings, GK dividends, GK valuation. See the GK overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GK performance FAQ
What is the GK return over the past year?
GK returned +4.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.0%.
What is the average annual return of GK?
GK has returned +0.8% a year over 5 years, +1.6% a year since July 2, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in GK be worth?
$10,000 invested in GK at its first recorded close on July 2, 2021 would be worth about $10,900 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GK?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −42.8%. The best was 2023 at +21.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GK?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −47.7% between November 4, 2021 and December 28, 2022. It recovered to the old high on May 5, 2026, 3.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is GK?
Over the past 3 years GK had an annualized volatility of 18.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.88 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).