SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG) Performance
SLYG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +14.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.9% total return
- 5 years
- +4.8% a year
- 10 years
- +10.4% a year
- Since first price
- +7.0% a year since 2000
SLYG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SLYG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.9% | −0.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.9% | −6.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.6% | +1.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +14.9% | +14.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.9% | +13.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +59.6%+16.9%/yr | +54.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +26.4%+4.8%/yr | +19.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +169.3%+10.4%/yr | +133.8% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +430.9%+11.8%/yr | +304.0% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| 20 years | +544.0%+9.8%/yr | +378.1% | +696.9%+10.9%/yr | +1,839.9%+16.0%/yr | +79.6%+3.0%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 29, 2000 | +484.0%+7.0%/yr | +328.2% | — | — | — |
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: SLYG vs SPY
From Sep 29, 2000: SLYG grew to $58,402, SPY to $84,032.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SLYG returns by calendar year
20 of 25 full years positive. Best 2003 (+47.8%), worst 2008 (−41.2%). 2026 is year to date.
SLYG annual returns table
| Year | SLYG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +14.9% | −11.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +5.2% | −23.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +9.4% | −9.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +17.3% | −14.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −21.3% | −27.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +22.4% | −8.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +19.5% | −40.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +21.0% | −9.0% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −4.2% | −27.2% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +14.6% | −6.4% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +22.2% | −10.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +2.4% | −11.9% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +3.9% | −12.4% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +42.6% | −5.3% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +14.1% | −10.7% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | +3.7% | −26.3% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +30.2% | −19.0% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +47.2% | −28.7% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −41.2% | −54.6% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | +6.1% | −12.0% | +5.1% | +19.0% | +6.6% |
| 2006 | +13.4% | −16.2% | +15.8% | +7.1% | +3.9% |
| 2005 | +8.8% | −9.1% | +4.8% | +1.6% | +2.3% |
| 2004 | +14.8% | −13.6% | +10.7% | +10.5% | +3.8% |
| 2003 | +47.8% | −15.9% | +28.2% | +49.7% | — |
| 2002 | −38.7% | −51.5% | −21.6% | −37.4% | — |
| 2001 | −8.7% | −39.8% | −11.8% | −33.3% | — |
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.
SLYG largest drawdowns
Now 9.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2000 | −63.2% | Oct 9, 2002 | Feb 21, 2007 | 2.0 years | 6.4 years |
| Oct 10, 2007 | −60.0% | Mar 9, 2009 | Dec 6, 2010 | 1.4 years | 3.2 years |
| Aug 31, 2018 | −41.9% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | 1.6 years | 2.2 years |
| Nov 8, 2021 | −29.2% | Jun 16, 2022 | Jul 16, 2024 | 7 months | 2.7 years |
| Nov 25, 2024 | −27.4% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | 4 months | 1.1 years |
| Jul 7, 2011 | −26.3% | Oct 3, 2011 | Mar 19, 2012 | 3 months | 8 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SLYG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.6% | +5.3% | +9.9% | +7.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.4% | 20.5% | 20.4% | 21.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.58 | 0.18 | 0.46 | — |
| Sortino ratio | 1.04 | 0.28 | 0.69 | — |
| Best month | +12.2% | +12.2% | +17.2% | +19.4% |
| Worst month | −9.3% | −10.2% | −19.9% | −24.4% |
| Best 12 months | +35.3% | +35.3% | +87.3% | +87.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −4.5% | −21.3% | −21.7% | −45.4% |
| Positive months | 56% | 53% | 62% | 61% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.08 | 1.05 | 1.11 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.69 | 0.81 | 0.84 | — |
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.
SLYG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 302 | −45.4% | +10.2% | +87.3% | 73% |
| 3-year (a year) | 278 | −18.0% | +11.0% | +36.8% | 86% |
| 5-year (a year) | 254 | −6.6% | +9.6% | +31.0% | 96% |
| 10-year (a year) | 194 | −0.4% | +10.6% | +20.2% | 99% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2000. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SLYG performance overview
SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG) returned +13.9% over the past year and +10.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2000 it has returned +7.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $58,402. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −63.2%, from Sep 29, 2000 to Oct 9, 2002, and it took 4.4 years to get back to the old high. SLYG finished 20 of its 25 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2003 (+47.8%) and the worst 2008 (−41.2%). Volatility has been 21.2% a year.
Related: SLYG chart, SLYG holdings, SLYG dividends, SLYG valuation. See the SLYG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SLYG performance FAQ
What is the SLYG return over the past year?
SLYG returned +13.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.1%.
What is the average annual return of SLYG?
SLYG has returned +4.8% a year over 5 years, +10.4% a year over 10 years, +7.0% a year since September 29, 2000 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in SLYG be worth?
$10,000 invested in SLYG at its first recorded close on September 29, 2000 would be worth about $58,402 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SLYG?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −41.2%. The best was 2003 at +47.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SLYG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −63.2% between September 29, 2000 and October 9, 2002. It recovered to the old high on February 21, 2007, 4.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is SLYG?
Over the past 3 years SLYG had an annualized volatility of 19.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.58 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).