GlacierShares Nasdaq Iceland ETF (GLCR) Performance
GLCR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −12.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −12.2% total return
- Since first price
- −5.3% since 2025
GLCR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GLCR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.0% | −4.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.3% | −1.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −10.5% | −10.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −12.4% | −12.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −12.2% | −13.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMar 27, 2025 | −5.3% | −6.3% | — | — | — |
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: GLCR vs SPY
From Mar 27, 2025: GLCR grew to $9,466, SPY to $13,624.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GLCR returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
GLCR annual returns table
| Year | GLCR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −12.4% | −19.4% | +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.
GLCR largest drawdowns
Now 18.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | −19.4% | Oct 14, 2026 | not yet | 8 months | 9 months so far |
| Mar 27, 2025 | −14.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | 12 days | 55 days |
| Oct 15, 2025 | −11.6% | Nov 4, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | 20 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GLCR risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | −0.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.14 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.20 |
| Best month | +10.8% |
| Worst month | −8.5% |
| Best 12 months | +12.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −8.0% |
| Positive months | 39% |
| 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.
GLCR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 8 | −8.2% | −2.5% | +12.3% | 38% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GLCR performance overview
GlacierShares Nasdaq Iceland ETF (GLCR) returned −12.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 27, 2025 it has returned −5.3%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −19.4%, from Jan 29, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 17.9% a year.
Related: GLCR chart, GLCR holdings, GLCR dividends. See the GLCR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GLCR performance FAQ
What is the GLCR return over the past year?
GLCR returned −12.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 13.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GLCR be worth?
$10,000 invested in GLCR at its first recorded close on March 27, 2025 would be worth about $9,466 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of GLCR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −19.4% between January 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 18.5% below its peak.
How volatile is GLCR?
Over the past history GLCR had an annualized volatility of 17.9% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.14 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).