Aptus July Buffer ETF (JULB) Performance
JULB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +11.5% total return
- Since first price
- +12.6% since 2025
JULB trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | JULB total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.6% | −0.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.6% | +2.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.5% | +6.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.7% | +9.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +11.5% | +11.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 14, 2025 | +12.6% | +12.6% | — | — | — |
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: JULB vs SPY
From Oct 14, 2025: JULB grew to $11,255, SPY to $11,600.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
JULB returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
JULB annual returns table
| Year | JULB | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.7% | −5.2% | +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.
JULB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | +10.9% | +10.9% | +10.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
JULB performance overview
Aptus July Buffer ETF (JULB) returned +11.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 14, 2025 it has returned +12.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: JULB chart. See the JULB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
JULB performance FAQ
What is the JULB return over the past year?
JULB returned +11.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in JULB be worth?
$10,000 invested in JULB at its first recorded close on October 14, 2025 would be worth about $11,255 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.