Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF (RZG) Performance
RZG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +13.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.8% total return
- 5 years
- +3.3% a year
- 10 years
- +8.9% a year
- Since first price
- +8.6% a year since 2006
RZG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | RZG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.0% | −3.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −10.4% | −10.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.9% | −2.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +13.9% | +13.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.8% | +12.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +65.2%+18.2%/yr | +61.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +17.8%+3.3%/yr | +11.9% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +134.4%+8.9%/yr | +117.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +335.1%+10.3%/yr | +290.3% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +435.3%+8.8%/yr | +374.5% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 7, 2006 | +444.1%+8.6%/yr | +382.3% | — | — | — |
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: RZG vs SPY
From Mar 7, 2006: RZG grew to $54,415, SPY to $86,703.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
RZG returns by calendar year
16 of 19 full years positive. Best 2013 (+43.6%), worst 2008 (−33.8%). 2026 is year to date.
RZG annual returns table
| Year | RZG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +13.9% | −15.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.2% | −23.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +9.8% | −10.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +19.2% | −14.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −29.0% | −34.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +21.0% | −14.3% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +17.8% | −47.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +14.2% | −13.5% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −8.7% | −29.7% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +19.2% | −4.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +20.4% | −12.9% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +0.8% | −14.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +1.5% | −14.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +43.6% | −6.8% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +12.3% | −11.5% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +4.9% | −25.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +28.4% | −17.1% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +39.1% | −34.8% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −33.8% | −44.3% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +0.7% | −11.6% | +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.
RZG largest drawdowns
Now 15.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2007 | −58.5% | Mar 9, 2009 | Nov 5, 2010 | 1.4 years | 3.1 years |
| Aug 31, 2018 | −54.0% | Mar 18, 2020 | Dec 17, 2020 | 1.5 years | 2.3 years |
| Nov 8, 2021 | −38.3% | Sep 26, 2022 | Dec 26, 2025 | 11 months | 4.1 years |
| Jun 23, 2015 | −26.3% | Feb 11, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | 8 months | 1.4 years |
| Jul 7, 2011 | −25.5% | Oct 3, 2011 | Feb 3, 2012 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Jun 30, 2026 | −15.5% | Oct 16, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 4 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
RZG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.6% | +4.3% | +8.5% | +8.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.4% | 22.6% | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.64 | 0.14 | 0.37 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 1.18 | 0.21 | 0.55 | — |
| Best month | +13.2% | +13.2% | +18.7% | +27.9% |
| Worst month | −10.0% | −12.8% | −25.3% | −25.3% |
| Best 12 months | +44.5% | +44.5% | +107.3% | +107.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −3.1% | −30.4% | −32.0% | −43.0% |
| Positive months | 56% | 50% | 61% | 60% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.04 | 1.14 | 1.24 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.82 | — |
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.
RZG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 236 | −43.0% | +11.0% | +107.3% | 71% |
| 3-year (a year) | 212 | −17.5% | +9.7% | +37.3% | 84% |
| 5-year (a year) | 188 | −2.3% | +8.9% | +30.9% | 98% |
| 10-year (a year) | 128 | +5.2% | +9.7% | +19.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2006. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
RZG performance overview
Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF (RZG) returned +12.8% over the past year and +8.9% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2006 it has returned +8.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $54,415. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −58.5%, from Oct 10, 2007 to Mar 9, 2009, and it took 1.7 years to get back to the old high. RZG finished 16 of its 19 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2013 (+43.6%) and the worst 2008 (−33.8%). Volatility has been 21.6% a year.
Related: RZG chart, RZG holdings, RZG dividends, RZG valuation. See the RZG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
RZG performance FAQ
What is the RZG return over the past year?
RZG returned +12.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.1%.
What is the average annual return of RZG?
RZG has returned +3.3% a year over 5 years, +8.9% a year over 10 years, +8.6% a year since March 7, 2006 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in RZG be worth?
$10,000 invested in RZG at its first recorded close on March 7, 2006 would be worth about $54,415 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for RZG?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −33.8%. The best was 2013 at +43.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of RZG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −58.5% between October 10, 2007 and March 9, 2009. It recovered to the old high on November 5, 2010, 1.7 years after the bottom.
How volatile is RZG?
Over the past 3 years RZG had an annualized volatility of 20.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.64 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).