Roundhill Meme Stock ETF (MEME) Performance
MEME total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +1.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −29.3% total return
- Since first price
- −35.7% since 2025
MEME trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MEME total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −27.2% | −27.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −18.0% | −18.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −24.8% | −24.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +1.9% | +1.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −29.3% | −29.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 8, 2025 | −35.7% | −35.7% | — | — | — |
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: MEME vs SPY
From Oct 8, 2025: MEME grew to $6,434, SPY to $11,412.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MEME returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
MEME annual returns table
| Year | MEME | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +1.9% | −50.1% | +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.
MEME largest drawdowns
Now 46.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | −50.1% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 2 months | 5 months so far |
| Oct 14, 2025 | −48.8% | Dec 17, 2025 | May 26, 2026 | 2 months | 7 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
MEME rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | −26.6% | −26.6% | −26.6% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MEME performance overview
Roundhill Meme Stock ETF (MEME) returned −29.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 8, 2025 it has returned −35.7%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −50.1%, from May 28, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high.
Related: MEME chart, MEME holdings. See the MEME overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MEME performance FAQ
What is the MEME return over the past year?
MEME returned −29.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 29.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in MEME be worth?
$10,000 invested in MEME at its first recorded close on October 8, 2025 would be worth about $6,434 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of MEME?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −50.1% between May 28, 2026 and July 29, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 46.5% below its peak.