Global X U.S. 500 ETF (GXLC) Performance
GXLC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.1% total return
- Since first price
- +15.8% since 2025
GXLC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GXLC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.1% | −1.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.3% | +3.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.9% | +7.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.2% | +11.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.1% | +13.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionSep 24, 2025 | +15.8% | +14.7% | — | — | — |
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: GXLC vs SPY
From Sep 24, 2025: GXLC grew to $11,582, SPY to $11,620.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GXLC returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
GXLC annual returns table
| Year | GXLC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.2% | −9.1% | +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.
GXLC risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.88 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.15 |
| Best month | +10.7% |
| Worst month | −4.9% |
| Best 12 months | +15.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +15.7% |
| Positive months | 50% |
| 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.
GXLC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 2 | +12.2% | +13.9% | +15.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GXLC performance overview
Global X U.S. 500 ETF (GXLC) returned +14.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Sep 24, 2025 it has returned +15.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: GXLC chart, GXLC holdings, GXLC dividends, GXLC valuation. See the GXLC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GXLC performance FAQ
What is the GXLC return over the past year?
GXLC returned +14.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in GXLC be worth?
$10,000 invested in GXLC at its first recorded close on September 24, 2025 would be worth about $11,582 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is GXLC?
Over the past history GXLC had an annualized volatility of 13.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.88 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).