Defiance Daily Target 2x Short RGTI ETF (RGTZ) Performance
RGTZ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −76.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −65.5% total return
- Since first price
- −68.8% since 2025
RGTZ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RGTZ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +69.7% | +69.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −6.5% | −6.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −66.5% | −66.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −76.5% | −76.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −65.5% | −65.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 9, 2025 | −68.8% | −68.8% | — | — | — |
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: RGTZ vs SPY
From Oct 9, 2025: RGTZ grew to $3,120, SPY to $11,445.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RGTZ returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
RGTZ annual returns table
| Year | RGTZ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −76.5% | −92.9% | +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.
RGTZ largest drawdowns
Now 85.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | −92.9% | Jun 2, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 9 months so far |
| Nov 20, 2025 | −53.9% | Jan 16, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | 57 days | 3 months |
| Oct 10, 2025 | −53.2% | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | 5 days | 12 days |
| Oct 22, 2025 | −40.8% | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 | 9 days | 20 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RGTZ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 1 | −53.6% | −53.6% | −53.6% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RGTZ performance overview
Defiance Daily Target 2x Short RGTI ETF (RGTZ) returned −65.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 9, 2025 it has returned −68.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −92.9%, from Feb 5, 2026 to Jun 2, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high.
Related: RGTZ chart. See the RGTZ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RGTZ performance FAQ
What is the RGTZ return over the past year?
RGTZ returned −65.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 65.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in RGTZ be worth?
$10,000 invested in RGTZ at its first recorded close on October 9, 2025 would be worth about $3,120 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of RGTZ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −92.9% between February 5, 2026 and June 2, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 85.8% below its peak.