Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (RGTX) Performance
RGTX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −90.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −97.8% total return
- Since first price
- −75.4% since 2025
RGTX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RGTX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −51.9% | −51.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −53.7% | −53.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −76.0% | −76.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −90.3% | −90.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −97.8% | −97.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionApr 1, 2025 | −75.4% | −75.5% | — | — | — |
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: RGTX vs SPY
From Apr 1, 2025: RGTX grew to $2,465, SPY to $13,772.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RGTX returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
RGTX annual returns table
| Year | RGTX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −90.3% | −92.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
RGTX largest drawdowns
Now 99.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | −99.0% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 1.0 years | 1.0 years so far |
| May 27, 2025 | −45.5% | Jun 23, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | 27 days | 50 days |
| Aug 14, 2025 | −38.3% | Aug 21, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | 7 days | 29 days |
| Jul 17, 2025 | −34.3% | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | 15 days | 28 days |
| May 12, 2025 | −29.8% | May 13, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | 1 days | 7 days |
| Apr 10, 2025 | −26.2% | Apr 21, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | 11 days | 22 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RGTX risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | −46.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 233.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.56 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.27 |
| Best month | +205.6% |
| Worst month | −71.5% |
| Best 12 months | +6.0% |
| Worst 12 months | −93.7% |
| Positive months | 41% |
| 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.
RGTX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 7 | −98.2% | −76.5% | +6.0% | 14% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RGTX performance overview
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF (RGTX) returned −97.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Apr 1, 2025 it has returned −75.4%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −99.0%, from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 233.0% a year.
Related: RGTX chart, RGTX dividends. See the RGTX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RGTX performance FAQ
What is the RGTX return over the past year?
RGTX returned −97.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 97.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in RGTX be worth?
$10,000 invested in RGTX at its first recorded close on April 1, 2025 would be worth about $2,465 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of RGTX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −99.0% between October 15, 2025 and October 22, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 99.0% below its peak.
How volatile is RGTX?
Over the past history RGTX had an annualized volatility of 233.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.56 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).