Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL) Performance
SOCL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −22.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −25.6% total return
- 5 years
- −7.1% a year
- 10 years
- +6.3% a year
- Since first price
- +7.6% a year since 2011
SOCL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SOCL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.4% | −2.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.6% | −3.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −6.8% | −7.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −22.4% | −22.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −25.6% | −26.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +25.2%+7.8%/yr | +23.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −30.9%−7.1%/yr | −32.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +83.4%+6.3%/yr | +77.0% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 15, 2011 | +200.3%+7.6%/yr | +187.3% | — | — | — |
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: SOCL vs SPY
From Nov 15, 2011: SOCL grew to $30,035, SPY to $78,269.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SOCL returns by calendar year
9 of 14 full years positive. Best 2020 (+78.3%), worst 2022 (−42.2%). 2026 is year to date.
SOCL annual returns table
| Year | SOCL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −22.4% | −29.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +31.0% | −23.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +5.1% | −17.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +31.1% | −17.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −42.2% | −54.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −12.8% | −33.3% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +78.3% | −33.0% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +25.7% | −13.0% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −16.4% | −31.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +54.6% | −7.7% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +9.0% | −18.9% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +10.3% | −22.5% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −15.0% | −28.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +64.0% | −10.7% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −0.4% | −25.9% | +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.
SOCL largest drawdowns
Now 44.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | −68.7% | Nov 3, 2022 | not yet | 1.7 years | 5.7 years so far |
| Mar 12, 2018 | −35.0% | Mar 18, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 | 2.0 years | 2.2 years |
| Mar 6, 2014 | −30.7% | Feb 11, 2016 | Aug 9, 2016 | 1.9 years | 2.4 years |
| Feb 13, 2012 | −25.9% | Nov 16, 2012 | Jul 17, 2013 | 9 months | 1.4 years |
| Oct 5, 2016 | −15.8% | Dec 30, 2016 | Apr 25, 2017 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Nov 15, 2011 | −15.6% | Jan 9, 2012 | Feb 2, 2012 | 55 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SOCL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.9% | −6.3% | +5.9% | +8.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.9% | 25.9% | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.21 | -0.27 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.33 | -0.39 | 0.42 | 0.64 |
| Best month | +15.0% | +22.7% | +22.7% | +22.7% |
| Worst month | −12.2% | −14.0% | −14.0% | −15.8% |
| Best 12 months | +46.6% | +46.6% | +126.1% | +126.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −28.4% | −59.2% | −59.2% | −59.2% |
| Positive months | 56% | 47% | 54% | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.16 | 1.01 | 0.99 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.69 | 0.61 | 0.63 | — |
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.
SOCL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 168 | −59.2% | +11.1% | +126.1% | 67% |
| 3-year (a year) | 144 | −17.7% | +11.4% | +33.1% | 81% |
| 5-year (a year) | 120 | −9.2% | +9.1% | +33.2% | 86% |
| 10-year (a year) | 60 | +5.9% | +9.3% | +15.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SOCL performance overview
Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL) returned −25.6% over the past year and +6.3% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned +7.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $30,035. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −68.7%, from Feb 16, 2021 to Nov 3, 2022; the fund has not yet regained that high. SOCL finished 9 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2020 (+78.3%) and the worst 2022 (−42.2%). Volatility has been 23.3% a year.
Related: SOCL chart, SOCL holdings, SOCL dividends, SOCL valuation. See the SOCL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SOCL performance FAQ
What is the SOCL return over the past year?
SOCL returned −25.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 26.0%.
What is the average annual return of SOCL?
SOCL has returned −7.1% a year over 5 years, +6.3% a year over 10 years, +7.6% a year since November 15, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in SOCL be worth?
$10,000 invested in SOCL at its first recorded close on November 15, 2011 would be worth about $30,035 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SOCL?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −42.2%. The best was 2020 at +78.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SOCL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −68.7% between February 16, 2021 and November 3, 2022. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 44.2% below its peak.
How volatile is SOCL?
Over the past 3 years SOCL had an annualized volatility of 20.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.21 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).