Harbor ETF (LSEQ) Performance
LSEQ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +26.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +25.3% total return
- Since first price
- +47.3% since 2023
LSEQ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | LSEQ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +4.1% | +4.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.3% | −1.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.8% | +3.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +26.9% | +26.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +25.3% | +22.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 4, 2023 | +47.3% | +44.1% | — | — | — |
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: LSEQ vs SPY
From Dec 4, 2023: LSEQ grew to $14,726, SPY to $17,255.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
LSEQ returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+12.8%), worst 2025 (+4.1%). 2026 is year to date.
LSEQ annual returns table
| Year | LSEQ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +26.9% | −10.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +4.1% | −7.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.8% | −8.3% | +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.
LSEQ largest drawdowns
Now 2.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | −10.9% | Aug 4, 2026 | not yet | 43 days | 4 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
LSEQ risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.70 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.31 |
| Best month | +13.1% |
| Worst month | −7.3% |
| Best 12 months | +30.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.5% |
| Positive months | 61% |
| 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.
LSEQ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 23 | −1.5% | +11.7% | +30.8% | 96% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
LSEQ performance overview
Harbor ETF (LSEQ) returned +25.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 4, 2023 it has returned +47.3%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −10.9%, from Jun 22, 2026 to Aug 4, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 14.3% a year.
Related: LSEQ chart, LSEQ dividends. See the LSEQ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
LSEQ performance FAQ
What is the LSEQ return over the past year?
LSEQ returned +25.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 22.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in LSEQ be worth?
$10,000 invested in LSEQ at its first recorded close on December 4, 2023 would be worth about $14,726 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for LSEQ?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +4.1%. The best was 2024 at +12.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of LSEQ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −10.9% between June 22, 2026 and August 4, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 2.8% below its peak.
How volatile is LSEQ?
Over the past history LSEQ had an annualized volatility of 14.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.70 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).