Alpha Architect High Inflation and Deflation ETF (HIDE) Performance
HIDE total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.1% total return
- 3 years
- +4.4% a year
- Since first price
- +3.7% a year since 2022
HIDE trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | HIDE total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.5% | −0.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.0% | −0.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.7% | +0.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.9% | +7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.1% | +4.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +13.9%+4.4%/yr | +3.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 17, 2022 | +15.4%+3.7%/yr | −1.5% | — | — | — |
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: HIDE vs SPY
From Nov 17, 2022: HIDE grew to $11,543, SPY to $20,303.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
HIDE returns by calendar year
2 of 3 full years positive. Best 2025 (+5.3%), worst 2024 (−0.9%). 2026 is year to date.
HIDE annual returns table
| Year | HIDE | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.9% | −3.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +5.3% | −3.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −0.9% | −4.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +2.5% | −0.9% | +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.
HIDE risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.4% | +3.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.02 | -0.21 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.03 | -0.27 |
| Best month | +2.8% | +2.8% |
| Worst month | −2.7% | −2.7% |
| Best 12 months | +11.7% | +11.7% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.9% | −0.9% |
| Positive months | 67% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.10 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.29 | — |
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.
HIDE rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 36 | −0.9% | +2.4% | +11.7% | 97% |
| 3-year (a year) | 12 | +2.3% | +4.2% | +4.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
HIDE performance overview
Alpha Architect High Inflation and Deflation ETF (HIDE) returned +8.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +3.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,543. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: HIDE chart, HIDE dividends. See the HIDE overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
HIDE performance FAQ
What is the HIDE return over the past year?
HIDE returned +8.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in HIDE be worth?
$10,000 invested in HIDE at its first recorded close on November 17, 2022 would be worth about $11,543 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for HIDE?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of −0.9%. The best was 2025 at +5.3%.
How volatile is HIDE?
Over the past 3 years HIDE had an annualized volatility of 4.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.02 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).