Scharf ETF (KAT) Performance
KAT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +8.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +6.7% total return
- Since first price
- +9.5% since 2025
KAT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KAT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.7% | +3.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +6.6% | +6.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.1% | +6.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +8.4% | +7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +6.7% | +6.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionAug 25, 2025 | +9.5% | +8.9% | — | — | — |
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: KAT vs SPY
From Aug 25, 2025: KAT grew to $10,953, SPY to $11,990.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KAT returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
KAT annual returns table
| Year | KAT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +8.4% | −9.3% | +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.
KAT risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.05 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.06 |
| Best month | +5.3% |
| Worst month | −7.2% |
| Best 12 months | +8.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.7% |
| Positive months | 69% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
KAT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 3 | +0.7% | +8.0% | +9.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KAT performance overview
Scharf ETF (KAT) returned +6.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Aug 25, 2025 it has returned +9.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: KAT chart, KAT holdings, KAT dividends, KAT valuation. See the KAT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KAT performance FAQ
What is the KAT return over the past year?
KAT returned +6.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 6.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in KAT be worth?
$10,000 invested in KAT at its first recorded close on August 25, 2025 would be worth about $10,953 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is KAT?
Over the past history KAT had an annualized volatility of 12.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.05 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).