Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth ETF (RFG) Performance
RFG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.0% total return
- 5 years
- +4.2% a year
- 10 years
- +9.2% a year
- Since first price
- +9.1% a year since 2006
RFG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RFG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −6.3% | −6.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −8.8% | −8.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −6.6% | −6.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.6% | +6.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.0% | +7.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +50.3%+14.6%/yr | +48.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +23.1%+4.2%/yr | +19.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +141.5%+9.2%/yr | +129.1% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +283.3%+9.4%/yr | +253.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +510.0%+9.5%/yr | +455.0% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 7, 2006 | +502.0%+9.1%/yr | +447.6% | — | — | — |
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: RFG vs SPY
From Mar 7, 2006: RFG grew to $60,202, SPY to $86,703.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RFG returns by calendar year
15 of 19 full years positive. Best 2009 (+60.8%), worst 2008 (−36.3%). 2026 is year to date.
RFG annual returns table
| Year | RFG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.6% | −13.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +8.8% | −24.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +17.8% | −12.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +16.4% | −10.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −21.7% | −30.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +13.8% | −12.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +32.9% | −40.3% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +17.1% | −12.1% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −14.0% | −26.4% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +20.5% | −4.7% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +3.7% | −13.2% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +3.0% | −12.2% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −0.5% | −12.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +35.9% | −8.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +17.0% | −11.2% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +0.2% | −25.0% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +34.8% | −18.7% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +60.8% | −25.5% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −36.3% | −51.4% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +10.6% | −13.0% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
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.
RFG largest drawdowns
Now 13.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2007 | −51.9% | Nov 20, 2008 | Jan 5, 2010 | 1.1 years | 2.2 years |
| Sep 14, 2018 | −42.9% | Mar 18, 2020 | Aug 5, 2020 | 1.5 years | 1.9 years |
| Nov 16, 2021 | −35.2% | Jun 16, 2022 | Mar 4, 2024 | 7 months | 2.3 years |
| Nov 25, 2024 | −26.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | 4 months | 1.0 years |
| Jul 7, 2011 | −25.0% | Oct 3, 2011 | Dec 11, 2012 | 3 months | 1.4 years |
| Aug 17, 2015 | −23.7% | Feb 11, 2016 | Apr 25, 2017 | 6 months | 1.7 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RFG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.2% | +6.6% | +9.6% | +9.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.5% | 21.1% | 20.4% | 19.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.62 | 0.24 | 0.44 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 1.02 | 0.36 | 0.66 | — |
| Best month | +14.1% | +14.6% | +18.2% | +19.4% |
| Worst month | −8.7% | −12.7% | −19.0% | −19.6% |
| Best 12 months | +36.0% | +40.1% | +97.2% | +97.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −13.3% | −24.0% | −27.7% | −39.6% |
| Positive months | 67% | 58% | 63% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.15 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.76 | 0.84 | 0.87 | — |
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.
RFG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 236 | −39.6% | +11.0% | +97.2% | 69% |
| 3-year (a year) | 212 | −12.0% | +9.1% | +41.2% | 96% |
| 5-year (a year) | 188 | −2.8% | +10.0% | +32.0% | 99% |
| 10-year (a year) | 128 | +5.6% | +9.8% | +17.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2006. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RFG performance overview
Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth ETF (RFG) returned +8.0% over the past year and +9.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2006 it has returned +9.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $60,202. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −51.9%, from Oct 31, 2007 to Nov 20, 2008, and it took 1.1 years to get back to the old high. RFG finished 15 of its 19 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+60.8%) and the worst 2008 (−36.3%). Volatility has been 19.6% a year.
Related: RFG chart, RFG holdings, RFG dividends, RFG valuation. See the RFG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RFG performance FAQ
What is the RFG return over the past year?
RFG returned +8.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 7.9%.
What is the average annual return of RFG?
RFG has returned +4.2% a year over 5 years, +9.2% a year over 10 years, +9.1% a year since March 7, 2006 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in RFG be worth?
$10,000 invested in RFG at its first recorded close on March 7, 2006 would be worth about $60,202 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RFG?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −36.3%. The best was 2009 at +60.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RFG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −51.9% between October 31, 2007 and November 20, 2008. It recovered to the old high on January 5, 2010, 1.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is RFG?
Over the past 3 years RFG had an annualized volatility of 18.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.62 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).