Strive 500 ETF (STXF) Performance
STXF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.2% total return
- 3 years
- +23.6% a year
- Since first price
- +19.5% a year since 2022
STXF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | STXF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.0% | −1.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.2% | +3.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.0% | +7.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.3% | +11.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.2% | +12.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +88.7%+23.6%/yr | +82.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 15, 2022 | +107.5%+19.5%/yr | +97.7% | — | — | — |
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: STXF vs SPY
From Sep 15, 2022: STXF grew to $20,753, SPY to $20,602.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
STXF returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+27.7%), worst 2025 (+18.0%). 2026 is year to date.
STXF annual returns table
| Year | STXF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.3% | −9.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +18.0% | −19.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +25.1% | −8.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +27.7% | −9.8% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
STXF largest drawdowns
Now 2.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −19.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
STXF risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +23.1% | +22.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.7% | 13.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.37 | 1.29 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.91 | 2.55 |
| Best month | +10.4% | +10.4% |
| Worst month | −5.6% | −5.8% |
| Best 12 months | +38.1% | +38.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.3% | +8.3% |
| Positive months | 64% | 65% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.02 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 1.00 | — |
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.
STXF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 38 | +8.3% | +21.0% | +38.1% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 14 | +18.6% | +22.0% | +25.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
STXF performance overview
Strive 500 ETF (STXF) returned +14.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +19.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $20,753. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −19.0%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. STXF finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+27.7%) and the worst 2025 (+18.0%). Volatility has been 13.3% a year.
Related: STXF chart, STXF holdings, STXF dividends, STXF valuation. See the STXF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
STXF performance FAQ
What is the STXF return over the past year?
STXF returned +14.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.9%.
How much would $10,000 invested in STXF be worth?
$10,000 invested in STXF at its first recorded close on September 15, 2022 would be worth about $20,753 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for STXF?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +18.0%. The best was 2023 at +27.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of STXF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −19.0% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 26, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is STXF?
Over the past 3 years STXF had an annualized volatility of 12.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.37 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).