MicroSectorsTM Oil & Gas Exploration… (OILD) Performance
OILD total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −78.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −79.9% total return
- 3 years
- −50.4% a year
- Since first price
- −61.6% a year since 2021
OILD trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | OILD total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −28.1% | −28.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −40.4% | −40.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −49.8% | −49.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −78.6% | −78.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −79.9% | −79.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −87.8%−50.4%/yr | −87.8% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 9, 2021 | −99.1%−61.6%/yr | −99.1% | — | — | — |
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: OILD vs SPY
From Nov 9, 2021: OILD grew to $87, SPY to $17,385.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
OILD returns by calendar year
0 of 4 full years positive. Best 2024 (−14.6%), worst 2022 (−90.3%). 2026 is year to date.
OILD annual returns table
| Year | OILD | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −78.6% | −77.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −41.7% | −57.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −14.6% | −47.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −19.6% | −53.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −90.3% | −91.1% | −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.
OILD largest drawdowns
Now 99.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | −99.3% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 4.9 years | 4.9 years so far |
| Nov 19, 2021 | −18.2% | Nov 24, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | 5 days | 12 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
OILD risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −43.3% | −60.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 55.6% | 70.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.79 | -0.97 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.96 | -1.15 |
| Best month | +33.6% | +55.6% |
| Worst month | −33.2% | −49.5% |
| Best 12 months | +18.8% | +18.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −78.0% | −92.4% |
| Positive months | 44% | 36% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.14 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.03 | — |
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.
OILD rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 48 | −92.4% | −41.6% | +18.8% | 4% |
| 3-year (a year) | 24 | −64.5% | −43.1% | −22.9% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
OILD performance overview
MicroSectorsTM Oil & Gas Exploration… (OILD) returned −79.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned −61.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $87. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −99.3%, from Dec 1, 2021 to Oct 23, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. OILD finished 0 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (−14.6%) and the worst 2022 (−90.3%). Volatility has been 70.3% a year.
Related: OILD chart, OILD holdings, OILD valuation. See the OILD overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
OILD performance FAQ
What is the OILD return over the past year?
OILD returned −79.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 79.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in OILD be worth?
$10,000 invested in OILD at its first recorded close on November 9, 2021 would be worth about $87 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for OILD?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −90.3%. The best was 2024 at −14.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of OILD?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −99.3% between December 1, 2021 and October 23, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 99.3% below its peak.
How volatile is OILD?
Over the past 3 years OILD had an annualized volatility of 55.6% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.79 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).