Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF (GTEK) Performance
GTEK total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +30.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +31.0% total return
- 5 years
- +5.3% a year
- Since first price
- +5.2% a year since 2021
GTEK trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GTEK total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −11.0% | −11.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −6.0% | −6.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.9% | +4.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +30.8% | +30.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +31.0% | +31.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +132.8%+32.5%/yr | +132.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +29.6%+5.3%/yr | +29.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 16, 2021 | +29.3%+5.2%/yr | +28.9% | — | — | — |
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: GTEK vs SPY
From Sep 16, 2021: GTEK grew to $12,930, SPY to $18,229.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GTEK returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+33.6%), worst 2022 (−46.7%). 2026 is year to date.
GTEK annual returns table
| Year | GTEK | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +30.8% | −19.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +23.7% | −27.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +15.9% | −16.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +33.6% | −18.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −46.7% | −50.0% | −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.
GTEK largest drawdowns
Now 16.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2021 | −53.8% | Oct 14, 2022 | Jan 12, 2026 | 11 months | 4.2 years |
| Jun 30, 2026 | −19.6% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 29 days | 4 months so far |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −11.1% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | 33 days | 42 days |
| Jan 28, 2026 | −10.4% | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | 8 days | 28 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GTEK risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +35.7% | +8.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.4% | 27.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.13 | 0.31 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.30 | 0.50 |
| Best month | +27.9% | +27.9% |
| Worst month | −14.3% | −14.6% |
| Best 12 months | +78.9% | +78.9% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.8% | −47.9% |
| Positive months | 69% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.74 | 1.40 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.82 | 0.81 |
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.
GTEK rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 50 | −47.9% | +18.5% | +78.9% | 82% |
| 3-year (a year) | 26 | −8.3% | +20.0% | +35.7% | 81% |
| 5-year (a year) | 2 | +5.4% | +7.1% | +8.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GTEK performance overview
Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF (GTEK) returned +31.0% over the past year and +5.3% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +5.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $12,930. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −53.8%, from Nov 16, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 3.2 years to get back to the old high. GTEK finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+33.6%) and the worst 2022 (−46.7%). Volatility has been 27.2% a year.
Related: GTEK chart, GTEK holdings. See the GTEK overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GTEK performance FAQ
What is the GTEK return over the past year?
GTEK returned +31.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 31.0%.
What is the average annual return of GTEK?
GTEK has returned +5.3% a year over 5 years, +5.2% a year since September 16, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in GTEK be worth?
$10,000 invested in GTEK at its first recorded close on September 16, 2021 would be worth about $12,930 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GTEK?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −46.7%. The best was 2023 at +33.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GTEK?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −53.8% between November 16, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on January 12, 2026, 3.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is GTEK?
Over the past 3 years GTEK had an annualized volatility of 26.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.13 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).