Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF (METV) Performance
METV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.4% total return
- 5 years
- +7.2% a year
- Since first price
- +6.5% a year since 2021
METV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | METV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.7% | −1.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +15.0% | +15.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +20.5% | +20.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.3% | +12.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +3.4% | +3.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +125.4%+31.1%/yr | +124.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +41.8%+7.2%/yr | +41.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 30, 2021 | +40.1%+6.5%/yr | +39.5% | — | — | — |
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: METV vs SPY
From Jun 30, 2021: METV grew to $14,007, SPY to $19,043.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
METV returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+60.6%), worst 2022 (−52.7%). 2026 is year to date.
METV annual returns table
| Year | METV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.3% | −22.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +30.8% | −25.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +24.9% | −15.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +60.6% | −16.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −52.7% | −55.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
METV largest drawdowns
Now 3.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2021 | −59.6% | Nov 9, 2022 | Jun 27, 2025 | 12 months | 3.6 years |
| Oct 6, 2025 | −28.3% | Mar 27, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | 6 months | 11 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
METV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +30.3% | +8.2% | +6.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.4% | 27.5% | 27.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.15 | 0.29 | 0.24 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.40 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Best month | +13.9% | +19.4% | +19.4% |
| Worst month | −8.2% | −19.7% | −19.7% |
| Best 12 months | +55.1% | +60.6% | +60.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.2% | −52.7% | −52.7% |
| Positive months | 56% | 48% | 48% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.45 | 1.43 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.84 | 0.82 | — |
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.
METV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 53 | −52.7% | +24.2% | +60.6% | 77% |
| 3-year (a year) | 29 | −5.1% | +21.3% | +41.4% | 76% |
| 5-year (a year) | 5 | +4.1% | +6.2% | +8.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
METV performance overview
Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF (METV) returned +3.4% over the past year and +7.2% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +6.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,007. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −59.6%, from Nov 19, 2021 to Nov 9, 2022, and it took 2.6 years to get back to the old high. METV finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+60.6%) and the worst 2022 (−52.7%). Volatility has been 27.1% a year.
Related: METV chart, METV holdings, METV dividends, METV valuation. See the METV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
METV performance FAQ
What is the METV return over the past year?
METV returned +3.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 3.2%.
What is the average annual return of METV?
METV has returned +7.2% a year over 5 years, +6.5% a year since June 30, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in METV be worth?
$10,000 invested in METV at its first recorded close on June 30, 2021 would be worth about $14,007 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for METV?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −52.7%. The best was 2023 at +60.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of METV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −59.6% between November 19, 2021 and November 9, 2022. It recovered to the old high on June 27, 2025, 2.6 years after the bottom.
How volatile is METV?
Over the past 3 years METV had an annualized volatility of 21.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.15 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).