Zacks ETF (SMIZ) Performance
SMIZ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.9% total return
- 3 years
- +20.1% a year
- Since first price
- +18.7% a year since 2023
SMIZ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SMIZ 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 | −1.4% | −1.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.8% | +9.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.9% | +8.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +73.1%+20.1%/yr | +69.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 3, 2023 | +69.0%+18.7%/yr | +65.3% | — | — | — |
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: SMIZ vs SPY
From Oct 3, 2023: SMIZ grew to $16,896, SPY to $18,692.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SMIZ returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+17.9%), worst 2025 (+12.2%). 2026 is year to date.
SMIZ annual returns table
| Year | SMIZ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.8% | −10.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +12.2% | −22.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +17.9% | −9.4% | +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.
SMIZ largest drawdowns
Now 9.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | −25.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | 4 months | 9 months |
| Feb 9, 2026 | −10.5% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | 49 days | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SMIZ risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +21.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.95 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.66 |
| Best month | +11.7% |
| Worst month | −8.0% |
| Best 12 months | +39.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.9% |
| Positive months | 63% |
| 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.
SMIZ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 25 | −2.9% | +14.6% | +39.9% | 96% |
| 3-year (a year) | 1 | +20.2% | +20.2% | +20.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SMIZ performance overview
Zacks ETF (SMIZ) returned +8.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +18.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,896. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −25.0%, from Dec 4, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 4 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 17.5% a year.
Related: SMIZ chart, SMIZ holdings, SMIZ dividends, SMIZ valuation. See the SMIZ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SMIZ performance FAQ
What is the SMIZ return over the past year?
SMIZ returned +8.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in SMIZ be worth?
$10,000 invested in SMIZ at its first recorded close on October 3, 2023 would be worth about $16,896 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SMIZ?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +12.2%. The best was 2024 at +17.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SMIZ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −25.0% between December 4, 2024 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on August 22, 2025, 4 months after the bottom.
How volatile is SMIZ?
Over the past history SMIZ had an annualized volatility of 17.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.95 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).