Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (STXE) Performance
STXE total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +29.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +34.4% total return
- 3 years
- +27.0% a year
- Since first price
- +20.2% a year since 2023
STXE trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | STXE total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −9.6% | −11.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −3.5% | −5.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.1% | +3.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +29.6% | +26.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +34.4% | +30.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +104.6%+27.0%/yr | +88.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 31, 2023 | +98.5%+20.2%/yr | +80.3% | — | — | — |
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: STXE vs SPY
From Jan 31, 2023: STXE grew to $19,845, SPY to $19,602.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
STXE returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+34.2%), worst 2024 (+2.1%). 2026 is year to date.
STXE annual returns table
| Year | STXE | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +29.6% | −20.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +34.2% | −11.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +2.1% | −10.9% | +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.
STXE largest drawdowns
Now 15.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | −20.4% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
| Sep 26, 2024 | −18.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | 6 months | 9 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −14.5% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | 33 days | 49 days |
| Jul 26, 2023 | −11.8% | Oct 27, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | 3 months | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
STXE risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +29.1% | +23.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.3% | 19.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.15 | 0.96 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.24 | 1.81 |
| Best month | +16.8% | +16.8% |
| Worst month | −10.9% | −10.9% |
| Best 12 months | +80.2% | +80.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.5% | −1.5% |
| Positive months | 69% | 68% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.99 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.61 | — |
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.
STXE rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 34 | −1.5% | +16.9% | +80.2% | 94% |
| 3-year (a year) | 10 | +19.3% | +26.2% | +29.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
STXE performance overview
Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (STXE) returned +34.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +20.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $19,845. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −20.4%, from Jun 22, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 19.1% a year.
Related: STXE chart, STXE holdings, STXE dividends. See the STXE overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
STXE performance FAQ
What is the STXE return over the past year?
STXE returned +34.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 30.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in STXE be worth?
$10,000 invested in STXE at its first recorded close on January 31, 2023 would be worth about $19,845 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for STXE?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +2.1%. The best was 2025 at +34.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of STXE?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −20.4% between June 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 15.8% below its peak.
How volatile is STXE?
Over the past 3 years STXE had an annualized volatility of 20.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.15 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).