Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF (RSST) Performance
RSST total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +21.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +26.0% total return
- 3 years
- +22.6% a year
- Since first price
- +19.6% a year since 2023
RSST trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RSST total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.9% | −3.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.8% | +3.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +9.6% | +9.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +21.3% | +21.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +26.0% | +24.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +84.1%+22.6%/yr | +80.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 6, 2023 | +74.9%+19.6%/yr | +71.3% | — | — | — |
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: RSST vs SPY
From Sep 6, 2023: RSST grew to $17,487, SPY to $17,722.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RSST returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+19.9%), worst 2024 (+18.4%). 2026 is year to date.
RSST annual returns table
| Year | RSST | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +21.3% | −11.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +19.9% | −29.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +18.4% | −18.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
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.
RSST largest drawdowns
Now 5.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | −30.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | 9 months | 1.2 years |
| Jan 29, 2026 | −11.7% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 2 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RSST risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +22.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.01 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.74 |
| Best month | +12.6% |
| Worst month | −7.9% |
| Best 12 months | +57.0% |
| Worst 12 months | −10.0% |
| Positive months | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.10 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.79 |
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.
RSST rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 26 | −10.0% | +21.8% | +57.0% | 81% |
| 3-year (a year) | 2 | +22.5% | +22.5% | +22.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RSST performance overview
Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF (RSST) returned +26.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +19.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,487. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −30.8%, from Jul 10, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 5 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 17.4% a year.
Related: RSST chart, RSST dividends. See the RSST overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RSST performance FAQ
What is the RSST return over the past year?
RSST returned +26.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 24.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in RSST be worth?
$10,000 invested in RSST at its first recorded close on September 6, 2023 would be worth about $17,487 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RSST?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +18.4%. The best was 2025 at +19.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RSST?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −30.8% between July 10, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on September 22, 2025, 5 months after the bottom.
How volatile is RSST?
Over the past 3 years RSST had an annualized volatility of 17.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.01 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).