AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF (PSIL) Performance
PSIL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +20.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +16.8% total return
- 5 years
- −23.6% a year
- Since first price
- −24.4% a year since 2021
PSIL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | PSIL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −14.2% | −14.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −14.1% | −14.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.6% | +2.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +20.2% | +20.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +16.8% | +6.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +66.5%+18.5%/yr | +46.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −73.9%−23.6%/yr | −77.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 16, 2021 | −76.0%−24.4%/yr | −79.3% | — | — | — |
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: PSIL vs SPY
From Sep 16, 2021: PSIL grew to $2,403, SPY to $18,229.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
PSIL returns by calendar year
1 of 4 full years positive. Best 2025 (+74.5%), worst 2022 (−67.2%). 2026 is year to date.
PSIL annual returns table
| Year | PSIL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +20.2% | −25.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +74.5% | −34.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −19.5% | −56.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −25.1% | −44.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −67.2% | −69.4% | −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.
PSIL largest drawdowns
Now 76.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | −92.7% | Oct 11, 2024 | not yet | 3.1 years | 5.1 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.
PSIL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.7% | −22.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 46.9% | 49.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.44 | -0.35 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.88 | -0.51 |
| Best month | +56.6% | +56.6% |
| Worst month | −17.9% | −27.9% |
| Best 12 months | +153.6% | +153.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −51.9% | −74.0% |
| Positive months | 53% | 42% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.52 | 0.97 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.14 | 0.31 |
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.
PSIL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 50 | −74.0% | −19.8% | +153.6% | 36% |
| 3-year (a year) | 26 | −55.7% | −8.1% | +16.7% | 35% |
| 5-year (a year) | 2 | −23.9% | −23.0% | −22.1% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
PSIL performance overview
AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF (PSIL) returned +16.8% over the past year and −23.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned −24.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $2,403. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −92.7%, from Sep 22, 2021 to Oct 11, 2024; the fund has not yet regained that high. PSIL finished 1 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+74.5%) and the worst 2022 (−67.2%). Volatility has been 49.3% a year.
Related: PSIL chart, PSIL holdings, PSIL dividends. See the PSIL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
PSIL performance FAQ
What is the PSIL return over the past year?
PSIL returned +16.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 6.2%.
What is the average annual return of PSIL?
PSIL has returned −23.6% a year over 5 years, −24.4% a year since September 16, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in PSIL be worth?
$10,000 invested in PSIL at its first recorded close on September 16, 2021 would be worth about $2,403 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for PSIL?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −67.2%. The best was 2025 at +74.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of PSIL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −92.7% between September 22, 2021 and October 11, 2024. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 76.6% below its peak.
How volatile is PSIL?
Over the past 3 years PSIL had an annualized volatility of 46.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.44 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).