LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF (LQAI) Performance
LQAI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +16.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.7% total return
- Since first price
- +84.7% since 2023
LQAI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | LQAI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.3% | −3.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.5% | +0.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +9.2% | +8.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +16.4% | +15.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.7% | +12.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionNov 7, 2023 | +84.7% | +79.7% | — | — | — |
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: LQAI vs SPY
From Nov 7, 2023: LQAI grew to $18,466, SPY to $18,035.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
LQAI returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+27.8%), worst 2025 (+13.7%). 2026 is year to date.
LQAI annual returns table
| Year | LQAI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +16.4% | −10.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +13.7% | −21.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +27.8% | −10.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
LQAI largest drawdowns
Now 5.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −21.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 | 49 days | 5 months |
| Jun 30, 2026 | −10.8% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 29 days | 4 months so far |
| Jul 16, 2024 | −10.3% | Aug 5, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | 20 days | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
LQAI risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.23 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.35 |
| Best month | +12.5% |
| Worst month | −7.6% |
| Best 12 months | +42.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.0% |
| Positive months | 74% |
| 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.
LQAI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 24 | +8.0% | +19.7% | +42.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
LQAI performance overview
LG QRAFT AI-Powered U.S. Large Cap Core ETF (LQAI) returned +13.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 7, 2023 it has returned +84.7%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.2%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 15.1% a year.
Related: LQAI chart, LQAI holdings, LQAI dividends, LQAI valuation. See the LQAI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
LQAI performance FAQ
What is the LQAI return over the past year?
LQAI returned +13.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in LQAI be worth?
$10,000 invested in LQAI at its first recorded close on November 7, 2023 would be worth about $18,466 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for LQAI?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +13.7%. The best was 2024 at +27.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of LQAI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.2% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 17, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is LQAI?
Over the past history LQAI had an annualized volatility of 15.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.23 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).