Roundhill MSTR WeeklyPay ETF (MSTW) Performance
MSTW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −15.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −61.4% total return
- Since first price
- −76.0% since 2025
MSTW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MSTW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −12.5% | −17.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +64.0% | +34.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −25.1% | −49.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −15.9% | −55.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −61.4% | −82.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJul 24, 2025 | −76.0% | −91.3% | — | — | — |
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: MSTW vs SPY
From Jul 24, 2025: MSTW grew to $2,403, SPY to $12,142.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MSTW returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
MSTW annual returns table
| Year | MSTW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −15.9% | −65.8% | +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.
MSTW largest drawdowns
Now 76.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | −87.3% | Jun 26, 2026 | not yet | 11 months | 1.2 years so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
MSTW risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | −67.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 95.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.69 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.92 |
| Best month | +50.5% |
| Worst month | −53.1% |
| Best 12 months | −64.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −84.9% |
| Positive months | 29% |
| 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.
MSTW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 4 | −84.9% | −68.1% | −58.8% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MSTW performance overview
Roundhill MSTR WeeklyPay ETF (MSTW) returned −61.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jul 24, 2025 it has returned −76.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −87.3%, from Jul 24, 2025 to Jun 26, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 95.6% a year.
Related: MSTW chart, MSTW dividends. See the MSTW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MSTW performance FAQ
What is the MSTW return over the past year?
MSTW returned −61.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 82.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in MSTW be worth?
$10,000 invested in MSTW at its first recorded close on July 24, 2025 would be worth about $2,403 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of MSTW?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −87.3% between July 24, 2025 and June 26, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 76.0% below its peak.
How volatile is MSTW?
Over the past history MSTW had an annualized volatility of 95.6% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.69 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).