KURV SILVER ENHANCED INCOME ETF (KSLV) Performance
KSLV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −27.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.5% total return
- Since first price
- +7.5% since 2025
KSLV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KSLV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −17.8% | −19.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −8.6% | −14.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −31.9% | −40.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −27.8% | −41.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.5% | −18.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionSep 30, 2025 | +7.5% | −18.0% | — | — | — |
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: KSLV vs SPY
From Sep 30, 2025: KSLV grew to $10,749, SPY to $11,531.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KSLV returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
KSLV annual returns table
| Year | KSLV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −27.8% | −57.2% | +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.
KSLV largest drawdowns
Now 57.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | −57.2% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 9 months so far |
| Oct 16, 2025 | −14.1% | Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | 11 days | 43 days |
| Dec 26, 2025 | −10.6% | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | 5 days | 11 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
KSLV risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 54.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.55 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.88 |
| Best month | +24.5% |
| Worst month | −22.2% |
| Best 12 months | +21.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +21.6% |
| Positive months | 58% |
| 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.
KSLV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 2 | +4.5% | +13.0% | +21.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KSLV performance overview
KURV SILVER ENHANCED INCOME ETF (KSLV) returned +4.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Sep 30, 2025 it has returned +7.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −57.2%, from Jan 28, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 54.1% a year.
Related: KSLV chart, KSLV dividends. See the KSLV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KSLV performance FAQ
What is the KSLV return over the past year?
KSLV returned +4.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 18.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in KSLV be worth?
$10,000 invested in KSLV at its first recorded close on September 30, 2025 would be worth about $10,749 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of KSLV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −57.2% between January 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 57.2% below its peak.
How volatile is KSLV?
Over the past history KSLV had an annualized volatility of 54.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.55 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).