Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF (IDUB) Performance
IDUB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.0% total return
- 5 years
- +5.6% a year
- Since first price
- +5.4% a year since 2021
IDUB trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IDUB total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.2% | −5.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.6% | −1.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.0% | +0.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.0% | +8.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.0% | +10.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +69.2%+19.2%/yr | +43.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +31.2%+5.6%/yr | +5.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 23, 2021 | +32.1%+5.4%/yr | +6.0% | — | — | — |
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: IDUB vs SPY
From Jul 23, 2021: IDUB grew to $13,213, SPY to $18,529.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IDUB returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2025 (+27.5%), worst 2022 (−19.8%). 2026 is year to date.
IDUB annual returns table
| Year | IDUB | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.0% | −11.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +27.5% | −12.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +6.1% | −6.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +9.1% | −10.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −19.8% | −27.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
IDUB largest drawdowns
Now 6.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2021 | −29.2% | Oct 19, 2022 | Jun 11, 2025 | 1.1 years | 3.8 years |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −11.5% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 33 days | 51 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
IDUB risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.0% | +6.8% | +6.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.26 | 0.30 | 0.27 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.19 | 0.45 | 0.39 |
| Best month | +8.4% | +9.1% | +9.1% |
| Worst month | −7.9% | −8.1% | −8.1% |
| Best 12 months | +37.5% | +37.5% | +37.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.0% | −25.6% | −25.6% |
| Positive months | 69% | 58% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.59 | 0.63 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.68 | 0.77 | — |
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.
IDUB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 52 | −25.6% | +9.3% | +37.5% | 79% |
| 3-year (a year) | 28 | −2.4% | +11.4% | +19.1% | 75% |
| 5-year (a year) | 4 | +5.8% | +6.4% | +6.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IDUB performance overview
Aptus International Enhanced Yield ETF (IDUB) returned +16.0% over the past year and +5.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +5.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,213. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −29.2%, from Sep 7, 2021 to Oct 19, 2022, and it took 2.6 years to get back to the old high. IDUB finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+27.5%) and the worst 2022 (−19.8%). Volatility has been 12.7% a year.
Related: IDUB chart, IDUB dividends. See the IDUB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IDUB performance FAQ
What is the IDUB return over the past year?
IDUB returned +16.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.3%.
What is the average annual return of IDUB?
IDUB has returned +5.6% a year over 5 years, +5.4% a year since July 23, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in IDUB be worth?
$10,000 invested in IDUB at its first recorded close on July 23, 2021 would be worth about $13,213 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IDUB?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −19.8%. The best was 2025 at +27.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of IDUB?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −29.2% between September 7, 2021 and October 19, 2022. It recovered to the old high on June 11, 2025, 2.6 years after the bottom.
How volatile is IDUB?
Over the past 3 years IDUB had an annualized volatility of 10.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.26 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).