SPDR Series ETF (SPTB) Performance
SPTB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.2% total return
- Since first price
- +7.5% since 2024
SPTB trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SPTB total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.1% | +0.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.2% | −1.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.2% | −3.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −0.8% | −3.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −1.2% | −5.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 21, 2024 | +7.5% | −2.7% | — | — | — |
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: SPTB vs SPY
From May 21, 2024: SPTB grew to $10,754, SPY to $14,725.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SPTB returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+6.1%), worst 2025 (+6.1%). 2026 is year to date.
SPTB annual returns table
| Year | SPTB | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.8% | −4.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +6.1% | −2.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
SPTB risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +2.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.37 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.45 |
| Best month | +2.3% |
| Worst month | −2.3% |
| Best 12 months | +6.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.9% |
| Positive months | 68% |
| 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.
SPTB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 18 | −1.9% | +3.0% | +6.1% | 89% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SPTB performance overview
SPDR Series ETF (SPTB) returned −1.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 21, 2024 it has returned +7.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: SPTB chart, SPTB dividends. See the SPTB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SPTB performance FAQ
What is the SPTB return over the past year?
SPTB returned −1.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in SPTB be worth?
$10,000 invested in SPTB at its first recorded close on May 21, 2024 would be worth about $10,754 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is SPTB?
Over the past history SPTB had an annualized volatility of 4.3% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.37 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).