Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) Performance
SDIV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +11.9% total return
- 5 years
- +0.5% a year
- 10 years
- −0.2% a year
- Since first price
- +1.2% a year since 2011
SDIV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SDIV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +2.4% | +1.6% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.1% | −2.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.7% | −5.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.7% | +0.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +11.9% | +2.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +62.3%+17.5%/yr | +19.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +2.4%+0.5%/yr | −40.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −1.5%−0.2%/yr | −61.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +37.5%+2.1%/yr | −61.8% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 9, 2011 | +19.7%+1.2%/yr | −67.6% | — | — | — |
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: SDIV vs SPY
From Jun 9, 2011: SDIV grew to $11,969, SPY to $77,037.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SDIV returns by calendar year
10 of 14 full years positive. Best 2025 (+29.1%), worst 2022 (−26.4%). 2026 is year to date.
SDIV annual returns table
| Year | SDIV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.7% | −8.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +29.1% | −14.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +1.8% | −12.0% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +5.5% | −17.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −26.4% | −36.2% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +3.8% | −15.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −20.9% | −54.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +13.0% | −13.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −15.1% | −20.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +11.9% | −5.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +13.3% | −11.1% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −8.6% | −18.3% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +4.5% | −12.7% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +13.9% | −14.4% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +16.6% | −11.0% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +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.
SDIV largest drawdowns
Now 16.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2018 | −56.9% | Mar 23, 2020 | not yet | 2.2 years | 8.7 years so far |
| Aug 29, 2014 | −27.2% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jun 13, 2017 | 1.5 years | 2.8 years |
| Jul 1, 2011 | −25.3% | Oct 4, 2011 | Jan 2, 2013 | 3 months | 1.5 years |
| May 8, 2013 | −14.4% | Jun 24, 2013 | Oct 16, 2013 | 47 days | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SDIV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +13.2% | +0.1% | −0.8% | +0.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.8% | 17.4% | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.69 | -0.11 | -0.04 | 0.07 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.15 | -0.15 | -0.05 | 0.09 |
| Best month | +7.1% | +10.8% | +16.0% | +16.0% |
| Worst month | −5.9% | −14.3% | −38.2% | −38.2% |
| Best 12 months | +38.4% | +38.4% | +62.0% | +62.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.8% | −36.4% | −44.0% | −44.0% |
| Positive months | 67% | 57% | 59% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.48 | 0.74 | 0.97 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.47 | 0.67 | 0.73 | — |
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.
SDIV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 173 | −44.0% | +5.6% | +62.0% | 61% |
| 3-year (a year) | 149 | −18.0% | +1.5% | +17.9% | 54% |
| 5-year (a year) | 125 | −11.9% | +0.1% | +9.3% | 51% |
| 10-year (a year) | 65 | −4.2% | −1.7% | +3.6% | 31% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SDIV performance overview
Global X SuperDividend ETF (SDIV) returned +11.9% over the past year and −0.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +1.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,969. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −56.9%, from Jan 26, 2018 to Mar 23, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. SDIV finished 10 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+29.1%) and the worst 2022 (−26.4%). Volatility has been 18.9% a year.
Related: SDIV chart, SDIV holdings, SDIV dividends. See the SDIV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SDIV performance FAQ
What is the SDIV return over the past year?
SDIV returned +11.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 2.2%.
What is the average annual return of SDIV?
SDIV has returned +0.5% a year over 5 years, −0.2% a year over 10 years, +1.2% a year since June 9, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in SDIV be worth?
$10,000 invested in SDIV at its first recorded close on June 9, 2011 would be worth about $11,969 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SDIV?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −26.4%. The best was 2025 at +29.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SDIV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −56.9% between January 26, 2018 and March 23, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 16.4% below its peak.
How volatile is SDIV?
Over the past 3 years SDIV had an annualized volatility of 12.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.69 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).