Strive Total Return Bond ETF (STXT) Performance
STXT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −1.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.3% total return
- 3 years
- +5.0% a year
- Since first price
- +3.5% a year since 2023
STXT trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | STXT total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.5% | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.5% | −0.7% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −2.0% | −4.1% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −1.0% | −4.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −1.3% | −5.7% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +15.8%+5.0%/yr | +0.1% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionAug 10, 2023 | +11.8%+3.5%/yr | −3.9% | — | — | — |
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: STXT vs AGG
From Aug 10, 2023: STXT grew to $11,177, AGG to $11,234.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
STXT returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+6.6%), worst 2024 (+1.8%). 2026 is year to date.
STXT annual returns table
| Year | STXT | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −1.0% | −4.6% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +6.6% | −2.7% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +1.8% | −4.3% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
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.
STXT largest drawdowns
Now 2.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | −5.3% | Jan 14, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 4 months | 9 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
STXT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.8% | +3.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.09 | -0.23 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.13 | -0.30 |
| Best month | +4.2% | +4.2% |
| Worst month | −3.1% | −3.1% |
| Best 12 months | +11.5% | +11.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −2.3% | −2.3% |
| Positive months | 61% | 59% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.22 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.49 | — |
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.
STXT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 27 | −2.3% | +4.8% | +11.5% | 93% |
| 3-year (a year) | 3 | +3.8% | +4.0% | +4.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
STXT performance overview
Strive Total Return Bond ETF (STXT) returned −1.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +3.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,177. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −5.3%, from Sep 16, 2024 to Jan 14, 2025, and it took 5 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 5.7% a year.
Related: STXT chart, STXT dividends, STXT bond profile. See the STXT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
STXT performance FAQ
What is the STXT return over the past year?
STXT returned −1.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in STXT be worth?
$10,000 invested in STXT at its first recorded close on August 10, 2023 would be worth about $11,177 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for STXT?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +1.8%. The best was 2025 at +6.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of STXT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −5.3% between September 16, 2024 and January 14, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 26, 2025, 5 months after the bottom.
How volatile is STXT?
Over the past 3 years STXT had an annualized volatility of 5.6% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.09 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).