Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF (QCLR) Performance
QCLR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +0.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +0.1% total return
- 5 years
- +7.6% a year
- Since first price
- +7.4% a year since 2021
QCLR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | QCLR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.0% | +1.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.0% | +2.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.2% | +1.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +0.1% | −0.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +0.1% | −12.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +50.2%+14.5%/yr | +19.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +44.2%+7.6%/yr | +12.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionAug 26, 2021 | +44.2%+7.4%/yr | +12.5% | — | — | — |
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: QCLR vs SPY
From Aug 26, 2021: QCLR grew to $14,423, SPY to $18,266.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
QCLR returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+28.9%), worst 2022 (−18.9%). 2026 is year to date.
QCLR annual returns table
| Year | QCLR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +0.1% | −10.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.3% | −13.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +20.3% | −8.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +28.9% | −7.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −18.9% | −19.9% | −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.
QCLR largest drawdowns
Now 2.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2021 | −21.8% | Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 14, 2023 | 1.1 years | 2.1 years |
| Feb 18, 2025 | −13.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −10.2% | Mar 30, 2026 | not yet | 5 months | 12 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
QCLR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.0% | +7.7% | +7.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.85 | 0.38 | 0.33 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.48 | 0.56 | 0.48 |
| Best month | +7.7% | +7.7% | +7.7% |
| Worst month | −5.3% | −8.3% | −8.3% |
| Best 12 months | +29.3% | +29.3% | +29.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.3% | −18.9% | −18.9% |
| Positive months | 69% | 65% | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.80 | 0.64 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.89 | 0.81 | — |
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.
QCLR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 51 | −18.9% | +11.4% | +29.3% | 82% |
| 3-year (a year) | 27 | +6.2% | +13.9% | +19.9% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 3 | +6.9% | +7.3% | +7.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
QCLR performance overview
Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF (QCLR) returned +0.1% over the past year and +7.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +7.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,423. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −21.8%, from Nov 19, 2021 to Dec 28, 2022, and it took 12 months to get back to the old high. QCLR finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+28.9%) and the worst 2022 (−18.9%). Volatility has been 12.3% a year.
Related: QCLR chart, QCLR dividends. See the QCLR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
QCLR performance FAQ
What is the QCLR return over the past year?
QCLR returned +0.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 12.8%.
What is the average annual return of QCLR?
QCLR has returned +7.6% a year over 5 years, +7.4% a year since August 26, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in QCLR be worth?
$10,000 invested in QCLR at its first recorded close on August 26, 2021 would be worth about $14,423 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for QCLR?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −18.9%. The best was 2023 at +28.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of QCLR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −21.8% between November 19, 2021 and December 28, 2022. It recovered to the old high on December 14, 2023, 12 months after the bottom.
How volatile is QCLR?
Over the past 3 years QCLR had an annualized volatility of 11.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.85 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).