U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF (RUSC) Performance
RUSC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +15.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +18.1% total return
- Since first price
- +36.1% since 2025
RUSC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RUSC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.4% | −1.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.8% | −4.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.1% | +2.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +15.8% | +15.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +18.1% | +17.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 14, 2025 | +36.1% | +35.6% | — | — | — |
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: RUSC vs SPY
From May 14, 2025: RUSC grew to $13,610, SPY to $13,148.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RUSC returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
RUSC annual returns table
| Year | RUSC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +15.8% | −9.8% | +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.
RUSC risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +27.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.43 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.16 |
| Best month | +12.0% |
| Worst month | −5.0% |
| Best 12 months | +42.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +19.6% |
| Positive months | 81% |
| 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.
RUSC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 6 | +18.4% | +30.4% | +42.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RUSC performance overview
U.S. Small Cap Equity Active ETF (RUSC) returned +18.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 14, 2025 it has returned +36.1%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: RUSC chart, RUSC holdings, RUSC dividends, RUSC valuation. See the RUSC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RUSC performance FAQ
What is the RUSC return over the past year?
RUSC returned +18.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 17.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in RUSC be worth?
$10,000 invested in RUSC at its first recorded close on May 14, 2025 would be worth about $13,610 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is RUSC?
Over the past history RUSC had an annualized volatility of 15.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.43 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).