Parametric Equity Plus ETF (PEPS) Performance
PEPS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.8% total return
- Since first price
- +33.4% since 2024
PEPS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PEPS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.7% | −0.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.3% | +3.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +10.1% | +9.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.5% | +11.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.8% | +13.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionNov 8, 2024 | +33.4% | +30.8% | — | — | — |
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: PEPS vs SPY
From Nov 8, 2024: PEPS grew to $13,341, SPY to $12,998.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PEPS returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+20.3%), worst 2025 (+20.3%). 2026 is year to date.
PEPS annual returns table
| Year | PEPS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.5% | −9.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +20.3% | −21.3% | +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.
PEPS largest drawdowns
Now 2.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −21.3% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
PEPS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.94 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.68 |
| Best month | +8.9% |
| Worst month | −6.7% |
| Best 12 months | +33.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +16.8% |
| Positive months | 64% |
| 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.
PEPS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 12 | +12.5% | +20.6% | +33.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PEPS performance overview
Parametric Equity Plus ETF (PEPS) returned +14.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 8, 2024 it has returned +33.4%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.3%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 13.0% a year.
Related: PEPS chart, PEPS holdings, PEPS dividends, PEPS valuation. See the PEPS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PEPS performance FAQ
What is the PEPS return over the past year?
PEPS returned +14.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in PEPS be worth?
$10,000 invested in PEPS at its first recorded close on November 8, 2024 would be worth about $13,341 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of PEPS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.3% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 3, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is PEPS?
Over the past history PEPS had an annualized volatility of 13.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.94 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).