GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF (INTW) Performance
INTW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +193.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +156.3% total return
- 5 years
- +73.0% a year
- 10 years
- +31.5% a year
- Since first price
- −8.6% a year since 1999
INTW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | INTW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −52.0% | −52.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −35.7% | −35.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +11.2% | +11.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +193.9% | +193.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +156.3% | +156.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +1,447.9%+149.2%/yr | +1,447.9% | — | — | — |
| 5 years | +1,447.9%+73.0%/yr | +1,447.9% | — | — | — |
| 10 years | +1,447.9%+31.5%/yr | +1,447.9% | — | — | — |
| 15 years | +1,447.9%+20.0%/yr | +1,447.9% | — | — | — |
| 20 years | +1,447.9%+14.7%/yr | +1,447.9% | — | — | — |
| Since inceptionAug 12, 1999 | −91.2%−8.6%/yr | −91.2% | — | — | — |
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: INTW vs SPY
From Aug 12, 1999: INTW grew to $878, SPY to $93,922.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
INTW returns by calendar year
1 of 3 full years positive. Best 2025 (+426.7%), worst 2000 (−99.4%). 2026 is year to date.
INTW annual returns table
| Year | INTW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +193.9% | −70.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +426.7% | −60.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2001 | −80.0% | −92.0% | −11.8% | −33.3% | — |
| 2000 | −99.4% | −99.4% | −9.7% | −36.1% | — |
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.
INTW largest drawdowns
Now 98.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2000 | −99.9% | Apr 4, 2001 | not yet | 1.1 years | 26.6 years so far |
| Dec 31, 1999 | −39.7% | Feb 28, 2000 | Mar 14, 2000 | 59 days | 2 months |
| Aug 31, 1999 | −34.1% | Sep 7, 1999 | Oct 6, 1999 | 7 days | 36 days |
| Oct 21, 1999 | −26.4% | Oct 26, 1999 | Nov 11, 1999 | 5 days | 21 days |
| Nov 15, 1999 | −24.7% | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 13, 1999 | 16 days | 28 days |
| Dec 13, 1999 | −17.5% | Dec 20, 1999 | Dec 23, 1999 | 7 days | 10 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
INTW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −65.4% | −53.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 269.1% | 254.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | — | — |
| Sortino ratio | — | — |
| Best month | +318.5% | +318.5% |
| Worst month | −81.0% | −81.0% |
| Best 12 months | +1,950.3% | +1,950.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −99.5% | −99.5% |
| Positive months | 39% | 41% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 7.32 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.43 | — |
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.
INTW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 31 | −99.5% | −50.9% | +1,950.3% | 42% |
| 3-year (a year) | 7 | −72.4% | −65.4% | −50.6% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 1999. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
INTW performance overview
GraniteShares 2x Long INTC Daily ETF (INTW) returned +156.3% over the past year and +31.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 1999 it has returned −8.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $878. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −99.9%, from Mar 14, 2000 to Apr 4, 2001; the fund has not yet regained that high. INTW finished 1 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+426.7%) and the worst 2000 (−99.4%). Volatility has been 254.1% a year.
Related: INTW chart. See the INTW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
INTW performance FAQ
What is the INTW return over the past year?
INTW returned +156.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 156.3%.
What is the average annual return of INTW?
INTW has returned +73.0% a year over 5 years, +31.5% a year over 10 years, −8.6% a year since August 12, 1999 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in INTW be worth?
$10,000 invested in INTW at its first recorded close on August 12, 1999 would be worth about $878 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for INTW?
The worst calendar year was 2000, with a total return of −99.4%. The best was 2025 at +426.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of INTW?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −99.9% between March 14, 2000 and April 4, 2001. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 98.2% below its peak.
How volatile is INTW?
Over the past 3 years INTW had an annualized volatility of 269.1%.