Defiance Daily Target 2X Long HIMS ETF (HIMZ) Performance
HIMZ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −72.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −88.8% total return
- Since first price
- −90.3% since 2025
HIMZ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | HIMZ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −10.6% | −10.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −45.8% | −45.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −42.2% | −42.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −72.0% | −72.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −88.8% | −89.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMar 13, 2025 | −90.3% | −90.5% | — | — | — |
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: HIMZ vs SPY
From Mar 13, 2025: HIMZ grew to $973, SPY to $14,053.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
HIMZ returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
HIMZ annual returns table
| Year | HIMZ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −72.0% | −85.9% | +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.
HIMZ largest drawdowns
Now 97.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | −98.2% | Feb 27, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 1.4 years so far |
| Mar 24, 2025 | −58.8% | Apr 22, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | 29 days | 42 days |
| Mar 17, 2025 | −17.9% | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | 1 days | 7 days |
| May 13, 2025 | −16.6% | May 15, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | 2 days | 3 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
HIMZ risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | −72.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 213.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.31 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.58 |
| Best month | +161.0% |
| Worst month | −74.6% |
| Best 12 months | −83.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −94.5% |
| Positive months | 44% |
| 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.
HIMZ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 8 | −94.5% | −87.6% | −83.2% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
HIMZ performance overview
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long HIMS ETF (HIMZ) returned −88.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 13, 2025 it has returned −90.3%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −98.2%, from May 16, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 213.1% a year.
Related: HIMZ chart, HIMZ dividends. See the HIMZ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
HIMZ performance FAQ
What is the HIMZ return over the past year?
HIMZ returned −88.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 89.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in HIMZ be worth?
$10,000 invested in HIMZ at its first recorded close on March 13, 2025 would be worth about $973 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of HIMZ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −98.2% between May 16, 2025 and February 27, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 97.0% below its peak.
How volatile is HIMZ?
Over the past history HIMZ had an annualized volatility of 213.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.31 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).