Gotham 1000 Value ETF (GVLU) Performance
GVLU total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +16.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +19.5% total return
- 3 years
- +18.4% a year
- Since first price
- +11.5% a year since 2022
GVLU trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GVLU total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +4.2% | +4.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +6.5% | +6.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +9.0% | +9.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +16.4% | +16.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +19.5% | +12.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +66.0%+18.4%/yr | +49.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 7, 2022 | +61.0%+11.5%/yr | +43.4% | — | — | — |
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: GVLU vs SPY
From Jun 7, 2022: GVLU grew to $16,101, SPY to $19,416.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GVLU returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+18.0%), worst 2024 (+11.1%). 2026 is year to date.
GVLU annual returns table
| Year | GVLU | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +16.4% | −8.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.2% | −18.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +11.1% | −7.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +18.0% | −13.7% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
GVLU largest drawdowns
Now 2.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2024 | −20.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | 4 months | 9 months |
| Jun 7, 2022 | −17.5% | Sep 26, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | 4 months | 6 months |
| Feb 2, 2023 | −13.7% | Mar 17, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | 43 days | 6 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GVLU risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.2% | +13.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.5% | 17.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.69 | 0.58 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.12 | 0.97 |
| Best month | +7.4% | +12.3% |
| Worst month | −7.3% | −10.1% |
| Best 12 months | +28.2% | +32.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.7% | −0.7% |
| Positive months | 58% | 53% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.78 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.67 | — |
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.
GVLU rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 41 | −0.7% | +15.2% | +32.3% | 98% |
| 3-year (a year) | 17 | +9.8% | +13.9% | +18.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GVLU performance overview
Gotham 1000 Value ETF (GVLU) returned +19.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +11.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,101. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −20.8%, from Nov 25, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. GVLU finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+18.0%) and the worst 2024 (+11.1%). Volatility has been 17.5% a year.
Related: GVLU chart, GVLU holdings, GVLU dividends, GVLU valuation. See the GVLU overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GVLU performance FAQ
What is the GVLU return over the past year?
GVLU returned +19.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GVLU be worth?
$10,000 invested in GVLU at its first recorded close on June 7, 2022 would be worth about $16,101 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GVLU?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +11.1%. The best was 2023 at +18.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GVLU?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −20.8% between November 25, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on August 22, 2025, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is GVLU?
Over the past 3 years GVLU had an annualized volatility of 14.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.69 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).