Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF (RPG) Performance
RPG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +10.5% total return
- 5 years
- +5.8% a year
- 10 years
- +12.8% a year
- Since first price
- +11.1% a year since 2006
RPG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RPG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −10.0% | −10.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −9.3% | −9.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.5% | −1.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.0% | +12.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +10.5% | +10.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +79.4%+21.5%/yr | +77.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +32.5%+5.8%/yr | +28.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +234.5%+12.8%/yr | +216.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +558.5%+13.4%/yr | +502.0% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +743.6%+11.3%/yr | +650.4% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 7, 2006 | +774.4%+11.1%/yr | +676.0% | — | — | — |
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: RPG vs SPY
From Mar 7, 2006: RPG grew to $87,437, SPY to $86,703.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RPG returns by calendar year
16 of 19 full years positive. Best 2009 (+49.3%), worst 2008 (−38.8%). 2026 is year to date.
RPG annual returns table
| Year | RPG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.0% | −17.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +13.4% | −24.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +28.2% | −13.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +8.0% | −9.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −27.6% | −32.0% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +29.4% | −13.8% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +29.3% | −36.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +28.3% | −6.2% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −4.5% | −23.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +26.2% | −2.8% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +4.0% | −13.6% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +2.2% | −11.3% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +13.9% | −10.2% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +43.6% | −7.0% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +14.9% | −11.0% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +0.4% | −22.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +26.9% | −17.5% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +49.3% | −24.1% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −38.8% | −50.6% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +6.5% | −10.1% | +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.
RPG largest drawdowns
Now 17.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2007 | −53.3% | Mar 9, 2009 | Oct 13, 2010 | 1.4 years | 3.0 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −36.6% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 | 33 days | 5 months |
| Nov 19, 2021 | −35.6% | Oct 14, 2022 | Dec 2, 2024 | 11 months | 3.0 years |
| Feb 18, 2025 | −24.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Aug 29, 2018 | −23.0% | Dec 24, 2018 | Jul 3, 2019 | 4 months | 10 months |
| Jul 7, 2011 | −22.5% | Oct 3, 2011 | Mar 26, 2012 | 3 months | 9 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RPG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +25.1% | +9.3% | +13.9% | +11.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.7% | 21.9% | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.02 | 0.35 | 0.64 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 1.74 | 0.52 | 0.98 | — |
| Best month | +16.3% | +16.3% | +16.6% | +16.6% |
| Worst month | −12.4% | −13.6% | −15.7% | −21.5% |
| Best 12 months | +40.6% | +40.6% | +64.6% | +71.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +4.5% | −27.6% | −27.6% | −42.3% |
| Positive months | 72% | 62% | 65% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.28 | 1.21 | 1.15 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 0.89 | — |
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.
RPG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 236 | −42.3% | +14.2% | +71.8% | 78% |
| 3-year (a year) | 212 | −13.7% | +12.8% | +34.3% | 91% |
| 5-year (a year) | 188 | +3.5% | +11.6% | +31.0% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 128 | +9.0% | +12.7% | +19.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2006. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RPG performance overview
Invesco S&P 500 Pure Growth ETF (RPG) returned +10.5% over the past year and +12.8% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2006 it has returned +11.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $87,437. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −53.3%, from Oct 10, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 1.6 years to get back to the old high. RPG finished 16 of its 19 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+49.3%) and the worst 2008 (−38.8%). Volatility has been 18.6% a year.
Related: RPG chart, RPG holdings, RPG dividends, RPG valuation. See the RPG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RPG performance FAQ
What is the RPG return over the past year?
RPG returned +10.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.3%.
What is the average annual return of RPG?
RPG has returned +5.8% a year over 5 years, +12.8% a year over 10 years, +11.1% a year since March 7, 2006 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in RPG be worth?
$10,000 invested in RPG at its first recorded close on March 7, 2006 would be worth about $87,437 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RPG?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −38.8%. The best was 2009 at +49.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RPG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −53.3% between October 10, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on October 13, 2010, 1.6 years after the bottom.
How volatile is RPG?
Over the past 3 years RPG had an annualized volatility of 19.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.02 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).