TCW Compounders ETF (GRW) Performance
GRW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −4.0% total return
- Since first price
- +6.5% since 2024
GRW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GRW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.0% | +0.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.8% | −0.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.6% | +4.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −0.8% | −0.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −4.0% | −4.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 6, 2024 | +6.5% | −4.5% | — | — | — |
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: GRW vs SPY
From May 6, 2024: GRW grew to $10,650, SPY to $15,146.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GRW returns by calendar year
0 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (−5.1%), worst 2025 (−5.1%). 2026 is year to date.
GRW annual returns table
| Year | GRW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.8% | −15.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −5.1% | −14.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
GRW largest drawdowns
Now 12.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | −23.8% | Mar 30, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 1.3 years so far |
| Dec 4, 2024 | −15.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 4 months | 7 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GRW risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.10 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.14 |
| Best month | +9.3% |
| Worst month | −8.3% |
| Best 12 months | +16.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −16.8% |
| Positive months | 46% |
| 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.
GRW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 18 | −16.8% | −4.6% | +16.3% | 17% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GRW performance overview
TCW Compounders ETF (GRW) returned −4.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 6, 2024 it has returned +6.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −23.8%, from Jul 3, 2025 to Mar 30, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 13.6% a year.
Related: GRW chart, GRW holdings, GRW valuation. See the GRW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GRW performance FAQ
What is the GRW return over the past year?
GRW returned −4.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GRW be worth?
$10,000 invested in GRW at its first recorded close on May 6, 2024 would be worth about $10,650 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of GRW?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −23.8% between July 3, 2025 and March 30, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 12.2% below its peak.
How volatile is GRW?
Over the past history GRW had an annualized volatility of 13.6% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.10 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).