Harbor Alpha Layering ETF (HOLD) Performance
HOLD total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +3.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.4% total return
- Since first price
- +14.5% since 2025
HOLD trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | HOLD total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.8% | −3.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.9% | −2.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −2.6% | −2.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +3.8% | +3.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.4% | −4.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionAug 14, 2025 | +14.5% | +5.1% | — | — | — |
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: HOLD vs SPY
From Aug 14, 2025: HOLD grew to $11,454, SPY to $11,944.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
HOLD returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
HOLD annual returns table
| Year | HOLD | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +3.8% | −9.5% | +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.
HOLD risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.79 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.40 |
| Best month | +10.5% |
| Worst month | −6.3% |
| Best 12 months | +15.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +13.8% |
| Positive months | 69% |
| 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.
HOLD rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 3 | +3.6% | +13.8% | +15.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
HOLD performance overview
Harbor Alpha Layering ETF (HOLD) returned +4.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Aug 14, 2025 it has returned +14.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: HOLD chart, HOLD dividends. See the HOLD overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
HOLD performance FAQ
What is the HOLD return over the past year?
HOLD returned +4.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in HOLD be worth?
$10,000 invested in HOLD at its first recorded close on August 14, 2025 would be worth about $11,454 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is HOLD?
Over the past history HOLD had an annualized volatility of 15.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.79 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).