Virtus ETF Trust II (SDCP) Performance
SDCP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +1.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +2.4% total return
- Since first price
- +15.6% since 2023
SDCP trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SDCP total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.5% | +0.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.3% | −1.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.7% | −2.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +1.6% | −2.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +2.4% | −2.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionNov 16, 2023 | +15.6% | −1.0% | — | — | — |
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: SDCP vs SPY
From Nov 16, 2023: SDCP grew to $11,561, SPY to $17,503.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SDCP returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+5.7%), worst 2025 (+5.5%). 2026 is year to date.
SDCP annual returns table
| Year | SDCP | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +1.6% | −1.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +5.5% | −0.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +5.7% | −0.8% | +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.
SDCP risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.27 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.38 |
| Best month | +1.6% |
| Worst month | −0.9% |
| Best 12 months | +7.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.2% |
| Positive months | 85% |
| 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.
SDCP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 24 | +2.2% | +5.5% | +7.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SDCP performance overview
Virtus ETF Trust II (SDCP) returned +2.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 16, 2023 it has returned +15.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: SDCP chart, SDCP dividends. See the SDCP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SDCP performance FAQ
What is the SDCP return over the past year?
SDCP returned +2.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 2.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in SDCP be worth?
$10,000 invested in SDCP at its first recorded close on November 16, 2023 would be worth about $11,561 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SDCP?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +5.5%. The best was 2024 at +5.7%.
How volatile is SDCP?
Over the past history SDCP had an annualized volatility of 1.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.27 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).