Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) Performance
RSP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +14.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +15.3% total return
- 5 years
- +8.2% a year
- 10 years
- +12.1% a year
- Since first price
- +11.2% a year since 2003
RSP trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RSP total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +2.5% | +2.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.6% | +2.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.8% | +7.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +14.4% | +13.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +15.3% | +13.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +67.0%+18.6%/yr | +59.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +48.5%+8.2%/yr | +36.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +212.7%+12.1%/yr | +163.6% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +505.4%+12.8%/yr | +372.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +553.1%+9.8%/yr | +372.4% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 30, 2003 | +1,114.7%+11.2%/yr | +746.7% | — | — | — |
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: RSP vs SPY
From Apr 30, 2003: RSP grew to $121,470, SPY to $126,730.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RSP returns by calendar year
17 of 22 full years positive. Best 2009 (+44.6%), worst 2008 (−40.1%). 2026 is year to date.
RSP annual returns table
| Year | RSP | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +14.4% | −7.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.2% | −16.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.8% | −7.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +13.7% | −13.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −11.6% | −21.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +29.4% | −6.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +12.7% | −39.0% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +28.9% | −7.1% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −7.8% | −19.8% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +18.5% | −3.2% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +14.5% | −10.4% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −2.7% | −12.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +14.1% | −8.2% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +35.5% | −6.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +17.2% | −11.2% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −0.7% | −22.9% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +21.4% | −16.6% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +44.6% | −30.4% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −40.1% | −52.3% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +0.9% | −12.9% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +15.5% | −8.9% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | +7.4% | −7.5% | +4.8% | +1.6% | +2.3% |
| 2004 | +16.5% | −8.7% | +10.7% | +10.5% | +3.8% |
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.
RSP largest drawdowns
Now 2.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2007 | −59.9% | Mar 9, 2009 | Feb 8, 2011 | 1.6 years | 3.6 years |
| Feb 12, 2020 | −39.0% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | 40 days | 9 months |
| Jul 7, 2011 | −22.9% | Oct 3, 2011 | Mar 13, 2012 | 3 months | 8 months |
| Jan 4, 2022 | −21.4% | Sep 30, 2022 | Jan 29, 2024 | 9 months | 2.1 years |
| Sep 21, 2018 | −19.8% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 5, 2019 | 3 months | 6 months |
| Nov 29, 2024 | −17.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | 4 months | 7 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RSP risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.5% | +8.6% | +11.4% | +11.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.9% | 16.0% | 16.7% | 16.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.85 | 0.37 | 0.60 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 1.38 | 0.56 | 0.90 | — |
| Best month | +9.2% | +9.6% | +14.4% | +18.7% |
| Worst month | −6.3% | −9.4% | −18.0% | −20.9% |
| Best 12 months | +31.9% | +31.9% | +71.5% | +79.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.8% | −13.6% | −17.7% | −47.5% |
| Positive months | 67% | 58% | 67% | 66% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.84 | 0.92 | 1.01 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.81 | 0.90 | 0.93 | — |
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.
RSP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 271 | −47.5% | +12.8% | +79.1% | 82% |
| 3-year (a year) | 247 | −18.4% | +11.4% | +33.1% | 89% |
| 5-year (a year) | 223 | −7.4% | +10.1% | +28.3% | 96% |
| 10-year (a year) | 163 | +6.9% | +10.5% | +18.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2003. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RSP performance overview
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) returned +15.3% over the past year and +12.1% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2003 it has returned +11.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $121,470. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −59.9%, from Jul 19, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 1.9 years to get back to the old high. RSP finished 17 of its 22 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+44.6%) and the worst 2008 (−40.1%). Volatility has been 16.5% a year.
Related: RSP chart, RSP holdings, RSP dividends, RSP valuation. See the RSP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RSP performance FAQ
What is the RSP return over the past year?
RSP returned +15.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.5%.
What is the average annual return of RSP?
RSP has returned +8.2% a year over 5 years, +12.1% a year over 10 years, +11.2% a year since April 30, 2003 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in RSP be worth?
$10,000 invested in RSP at its first recorded close on April 30, 2003 would be worth about $121,470 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RSP?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −40.1%. The best was 2009 at +44.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RSP?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −59.9% between July 19, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on February 8, 2011, 1.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is RSP?
Over the past 3 years RSP had an annualized volatility of 12.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.85 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).