Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF (SPFF) Performance
SPFF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +2.4% total return
- 5 years
- +0.6% a year
- 10 years
- +2.4% a year
- Since first price
- +2.9% a year since 2012
SPFF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SPFF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.6% | −4.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.5% | −5.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −3.1% | −6.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −0.5% | −5.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +2.4% | −4.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +30.6%+9.3%/yr | +7.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +2.8%+0.6%/yr | −25.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +26.9%+2.4%/yr | −33.5% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 17, 2012 | +50.9%+2.9%/yr | −41.4% | — | — | — |
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: SPFF vs SPY
From Jul 17, 2012: SPFF grew to $15,095, SPY to $71,231.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SPFF returns by calendar year
10 of 13 full years positive. Best 2019 (+13.0%), worst 2022 (−14.3%). 2026 is year to date.
SPFF annual returns table
| Year | SPFF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.5% | −7.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +7.5% | −10.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +8.6% | −5.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +3.0% | −18.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −14.3% | −15.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +5.2% | −2.8% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +6.9% | −35.9% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +13.0% | −1.4% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −2.5% | −7.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +1.8% | −3.3% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +4.2% | −7.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −3.0% | −9.0% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +6.5% | −2.8% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +5.1% | −5.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
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.
SPFF largest drawdowns
Now 7.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2020 | −35.9% | Mar 18, 2020 | Nov 11, 2020 | 35 days | 9 months |
| Nov 4, 2021 | −22.9% | Oct 19, 2023 | Sep 11, 2025 | 2.0 years | 3.9 years |
| Apr 30, 2015 | −12.5% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jun 3, 2016 | 9 months | 1.1 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SPFF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +7.9% | +0.9% | +2.5% | +3.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.8% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 9.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.35 | -0.18 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.55 | -0.26 | 0.11 | 0.29 |
| Best month | +9.3% | +9.8% | +11.2% | +11.2% |
| Worst month | −6.0% | −7.6% | −14.2% | −14.2% |
| Best 12 months | +24.0% | +24.0% | +31.4% | +31.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.0% | −14.3% | −14.3% | −14.3% |
| Positive months | 69% | 57% | 60% | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.72 | 0.51 | 0.51 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.82 | 0.70 | 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.
SPFF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 160 | −14.3% | +3.5% | +31.4% | 71% |
| 3-year (a year) | 136 | −3.7% | +2.1% | +9.6% | 80% |
| 5-year (a year) | 112 | −1.7% | +2.1% | +5.0% | 98% |
| 10-year (a year) | 52 | +0.6% | +2.1% | +3.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SPFF performance overview
Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF (SPFF) returned +2.4% over the past year and +2.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned +2.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,095. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −35.9%, from Feb 12, 2020 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. SPFF finished 10 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+13.0%) and the worst 2022 (−14.3%). Volatility has been 9.3% a year.
Related: SPFF chart, SPFF dividends. See the SPFF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SPFF performance FAQ
What is the SPFF return over the past year?
SPFF returned +2.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 4.3%.
What is the average annual return of SPFF?
SPFF has returned +0.6% a year over 5 years, +2.4% a year over 10 years, +2.9% a year since July 17, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in SPFF be worth?
$10,000 invested in SPFF at its first recorded close on July 17, 2012 would be worth about $15,095 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SPFF?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −14.3%. The best was 2019 at +13.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SPFF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −35.9% between February 12, 2020 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on November 11, 2020, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is SPFF?
Over the past 3 years SPFF had an annualized volatility of 10.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.35 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).