Main International ETF (INTL) Performance
INTL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.4% total return
- 3 years
- +18.1% a year
- Since first price
- +13.1% a year since 2022
INTL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | INTL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.0% | −5.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.4% | −2.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.0% | −2.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.1% | +5.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.4% | +4.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +64.7%+18.1%/yr | +52.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 2, 2022 | +61.3%+13.1%/yr | +45.1% | — | — | — |
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: INTL vs SPY
From Dec 2, 2022: INTL grew to $16,135, SPY to $19,671.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
INTL returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2025 (+29.5%), worst 2024 (+2.0%). 2026 is year to date.
INTL annual returns table
| Year | INTL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.1% | −11.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +29.5% | −14.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +2.0% | −9.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +18.2% | −13.4% | +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.
INTL largest drawdowns
Now 7.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | −14.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | 22 days | 46 days |
| Jul 31, 2023 | −13.4% | Oct 27, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | 3 months | 4 months |
| Feb 26, 2026 | −11.5% | Mar 20, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | 22 days | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
INTL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +18.0% | +15.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.09 | 0.83 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.95 | 1.41 |
| Best month | +10.3% | +10.3% |
| Worst month | −7.5% | −7.5% |
| Best 12 months | +36.8% | +36.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.0% | +2.0% |
| Positive months | 67% | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.68 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.70 | — |
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.
INTL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 35 | +2.0% | +16.6% | +36.8% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 11 | +14.0% | +16.3% | +18.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
INTL performance overview
Main International ETF (INTL) returned +8.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +13.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,135. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −14.5%, from Mar 17, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 24 days to get back to the old high. INTL finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+29.5%) and the worst 2024 (+2.0%). Volatility has been 13.2% a year.
Related: INTL chart, INTL dividends. See the INTL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
INTL performance FAQ
What is the INTL return over the past year?
INTL returned +8.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in INTL be worth?
$10,000 invested in INTL at its first recorded close on December 2, 2022 would be worth about $16,135 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for INTL?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +2.0%. The best was 2025 at +29.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of INTL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −14.5% between March 17, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on May 2, 2025, 24 days after the bottom.
How volatile is INTL?
Over the past 3 years INTL had an annualized volatility of 12.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.09 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).