Sparkline Intangible Value ETF (ITAN) Performance
ITAN total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +23.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +29.0% total return
- 5 years
- +12.9% a year
- Since first price
- +12.8% a year since 2021
ITAN trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ITAN total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +2.2% | +1.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +10.2% | +9.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +19.1% | +18.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +23.1% | +22.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +29.0% | +27.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +106.5%+27.3%/yr | +99.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +83.4%+12.9%/yr | +74.4% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 29, 2021 | +90.1%+12.8%/yr | +80.5% | — | — | — |
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: ITAN vs SPY
From Jun 29, 2021: ITAN grew to $19,014, SPY to $19,059.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ITAN returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+34.6%), worst 2022 (−24.3%). 2026 is year to date.
ITAN annual returns table
| Year | ITAN | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +23.1% | −9.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +20.5% | −20.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +17.8% | −8.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +34.6% | −12.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −24.3% | −30.1% | −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.
ITAN largest drawdowns
Now 0.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2021 | −30.4% | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 19, 2023 | 11 months | 2.1 years |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −20.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ITAN risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.5% | +13.1% | +12.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.3% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.31 | 0.59 | 0.56 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.60 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Best month | +11.2% | +11.2% | +11.2% |
| Worst month | −5.9% | −10.7% | −10.7% |
| Best 12 months | +40.2% | +40.2% | +40.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.6% | −24.3% | −24.3% |
| Positive months | 72% | 63% | 63% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.06 | 1.08 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.92 | 0.96 | — |
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.
ITAN rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 53 | −24.3% | +17.8% | +40.2% | 79% |
| 3-year (a year) | 29 | +5.1% | +18.2% | +27.5% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 5 | +11.9% | +12.5% | +13.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ITAN performance overview
Sparkline Intangible Value ETF (ITAN) returned +29.0% over the past year and +12.9% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +12.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $19,014. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −30.4%, from Nov 16, 2021 to Oct 12, 2022, and it took 1.2 years to get back to the old high. ITAN finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+34.6%) and the worst 2022 (−24.3%). Volatility has been 17.5% a year.
Related: ITAN chart, ITAN holdings, ITAN dividends, ITAN valuation. See the ITAN overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ITAN performance FAQ
What is the ITAN return over the past year?
ITAN returned +29.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 27.6%.
What is the average annual return of ITAN?
ITAN has returned +12.9% a year over 5 years, +12.8% a year since June 29, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in ITAN be worth?
$10,000 invested in ITAN at its first recorded close on June 29, 2021 would be worth about $19,014 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for ITAN?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −24.3%. The best was 2023 at +34.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of ITAN?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −30.4% between November 16, 2021 and October 12, 2022. It recovered to the old high on December 19, 2023, 1.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is ITAN?
Over the past 3 years ITAN had an annualized volatility of 14.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.31 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).