SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF (MOTO) Performance
MOTO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +9.4% total return
- 5 years
- +5.6% a year
- Since first price
- +14.3% a year since 2019
MOTO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MOTO total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −6.8% | −6.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −7.6% | −7.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −9.8% | −9.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.4% | +7.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +9.4% | +8.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +60.9%+17.2%/yr | +53.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +31.0%+5.6%/yr | +21.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 15, 2019 | +152.7%+14.3%/yr | +127.6% | — | — | — |
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: MOTO vs SPY
From Nov 15, 2019: MOTO grew to $25,273, SPY to $26,939.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MOTO returns by calendar year
5 of 6 full years positive. Best 2020 (+59.1%), worst 2022 (−27.2%). 2026 is year to date.
MOTO annual returns table
| Year | MOTO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.4% | −18.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +27.4% | −25.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +2.0% | −15.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +27.1% | −21.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −27.2% | −36.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +17.2% | −9.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +59.1% | −38.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
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.
MOTO largest drawdowns
Now 18.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2020 | −38.2% | Mar 18, 2020 | Jun 5, 2020 | 35 days | 4 months |
| Nov 5, 2021 | −37.3% | Oct 14, 2022 | Jun 27, 2025 | 11 months | 3.6 years |
| Jun 3, 2026 | −18.3% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 5 months | 5 months so far |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −13.4% | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 27 days | 51 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
MOTO risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.0% | +8.1% | +15.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.9% | 23.7% | 24.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.65 | 0.29 | 0.61 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.14 | 0.46 | 1.00 |
| Best month | +18.7% | +18.7% | +18.7% |
| Worst month | −11.0% | −12.6% | −19.3% |
| Best 12 months | +64.9% | +64.9% | +125.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −8.8% | −29.2% | −29.2% |
| Positive months | 56% | 52% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.38 | 1.32 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.82 | 0.87 | — |
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.
MOTO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 72 | −29.2% | +13.1% | +125.5% | 75% |
| 3-year (a year) | 48 | −2.2% | +11.9% | +28.8% | 90% |
| 5-year (a year) | 24 | +5.2% | +10.6% | +16.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2019. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MOTO performance overview
SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF (MOTO) returned +9.4% over the past year and +5.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2019 it has returned +14.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $25,273. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −38.2%, from Feb 12, 2020 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. MOTO finished 5 of its 6 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2020 (+59.1%) and the worst 2022 (−27.2%). Volatility has been 24.9% a year.
Related: MOTO chart, MOTO holdings, MOTO dividends, MOTO valuation. See the MOTO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MOTO performance FAQ
What is the MOTO return over the past year?
MOTO returned +9.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.3%.
What is the average annual return of MOTO?
MOTO has returned +5.6% a year over 5 years, +14.3% a year since November 15, 2019 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in MOTO be worth?
$10,000 invested in MOTO at its first recorded close on November 15, 2019 would be worth about $25,273 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for MOTO?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −27.2%. The best was 2020 at +59.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of MOTO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −38.2% between February 12, 2020 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on June 5, 2020, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is MOTO?
Over the past 3 years MOTO had an annualized volatility of 20.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.65 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).