Simplify Next Intangible Core ETF (NXTI) Performance
NXTI total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.6% total return
- Since first price
- +53.0% since 2024
NXTI trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | NXTI total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.3% | +0.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +7.9% | +7.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +17.9% | +17.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.8% | +12.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.6% | +11.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionApr 16, 2024 | +53.0% | +45.7% | — | — | — |
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: NXTI vs SPY
From Apr 16, 2024: NXTI grew to $15,297, SPY to $15,538.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
NXTI returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+16.7%), worst 2025 (+16.7%). 2026 is year to date.
NXTI annual returns table
| Year | NXTI | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.8% | −12.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +16.7% | −19.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
NXTI largest drawdowns
Now 1.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | −19.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Dec 11, 2025 | −13.0% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | 4 months | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
NXTI risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.05 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.06 |
| Best month | +10.6% |
| Worst month | −5.5% |
| Best 12 months | +23.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.2% |
| Positive months | 62% |
| 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.
NXTI rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 19 | +6.2% | +16.7% | +23.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
NXTI performance overview
Simplify Next Intangible Core ETF (NXTI) returned +12.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Apr 16, 2024 it has returned +53.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −19.7%, from Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 13.6% a year.
Related: NXTI chart, NXTI holdings, NXTI dividends, NXTI valuation. See the NXTI overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
NXTI performance FAQ
What is the NXTI return over the past year?
NXTI returned +12.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in NXTI be worth?
$10,000 invested in NXTI at its first recorded close on April 16, 2024 would be worth about $15,297 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of NXTI?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −19.7% between February 18, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 30, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is NXTI?
Over the past history NXTI had an annualized volatility of 13.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.05 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).