Performance Trust Short Term Bond ETF (STBF) Performance
STBF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +2.7% total return
- Since first price
- +13.5% since 2024
STBF trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | STBF total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | +0.3% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.5% | −0.7% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +0.9% | −1.6% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +2.1% | −1.4% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +2.7% | −2.0% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionApr 9, 2024 | +13.5% | −0.1% | — | — | — |
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: STBF vs AGG
From Apr 9, 2024: STBF grew to $11,347, AGG to $10,916.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
STBF returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+6.3%), worst 2025 (+6.3%). 2026 is year to date.
STBF annual returns table
| Year | STBF | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.1% | −1.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +6.3% | −1.2% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
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.
STBF risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +5.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.48 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.68 |
| Best month | +1.2% |
| Worst month | −1.0% |
| Best 12 months | +7.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.4% |
| Positive months | 76% |
| 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.
STBF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 19 | +2.4% | +5.6% | +7.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
STBF performance overview
Performance Trust Short Term Bond ETF (STBF) returned +2.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Apr 9, 2024 it has returned +13.5%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: STBF chart, STBF dividends, STBF bond profile. See the STBF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
STBF performance FAQ
What is the STBF return over the past year?
STBF returned +2.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 2.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in STBF be worth?
$10,000 invested in STBF at its first recorded close on April 9, 2024 would be worth about $11,347 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is STBF?
Over the past history STBF had an annualized volatility of 1.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.48 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).