Natixis ETF (GQI) Performance
GQI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +18.4% total return
- Since first price
- +53.0% since 2023
GQI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GQI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.3% | −0.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +4.6% | +2.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +10.3% | +5.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.6% | +5.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +18.4% | +8.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 13, 2023 | +53.0% | +19.5% | — | — | — |
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: GQI vs SPY
From Dec 13, 2023: GQI grew to $15,302, SPY to $16,749.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GQI returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+16.0%), worst 2025 (+15.4%). 2026 is year to date.
GQI annual returns table
| Year | GQI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.6% | −7.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +15.4% | −16.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +16.0% | −7.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
GQI largest drawdowns
Now 1.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −16.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | 48 days | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GQI risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.26 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.06 |
| Best month | +6.4% |
| Worst month | −5.4% |
| Best 12 months | +24.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.9% |
| Positive months | 82% |
| 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.
GQI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 23 | +3.9% | +16.0% | +24.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GQI performance overview
Natixis ETF (GQI) returned +18.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 13, 2023 it has returned +53.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −16.6%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 8.9% a year.
Related: GQI chart, GQI holdings, GQI dividends, GQI valuation. See the GQI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GQI performance FAQ
What is the GQI return over the past year?
GQI returned +18.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GQI be worth?
$10,000 invested in GQI at its first recorded close on December 13, 2023 would be worth about $15,302 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GQI?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +15.4%. The best was 2024 at +16.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GQI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −16.6% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 9, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is GQI?
Over the past history GQI had an annualized volatility of 8.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.26 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).