Teucrium Agricultural Fund (TAGS) Performance
TAGS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +15.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +14.6% total return
- 5 years
- +0.1% a year
- 10 years
- −0.4% a year
- Since first price
- −4.2% a year since 2012
TAGS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TAGS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.1% | −5.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.7% | +2.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +8.1% | +8.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +15.3% | +15.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +14.6% | +14.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −15.4%−5.4%/yr | −15.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +0.7%+0.1%/yr | +0.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −3.5%−0.4%/yr | −3.5% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 28, 2012 | −46.8%−4.2%/yr | −46.8% | — | — | — |
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: TAGS vs SPY
From Mar 28, 2012: TAGS grew to $5,324, SPY to $69,505.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TAGS returns by calendar year
3 of 13 full years positive. Best 2021 (+27.0%), worst 2013 (−30.0%). 2026 is year to date.
TAGS annual returns table
| Year | TAGS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +15.3% | −9.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −8.8% | −15.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −14.6% | −17.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −6.1% | −14.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +16.3% | −21.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +27.0% | −10.9% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +8.2% | −20.6% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −4.5% | −14.3% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −7.1% | −22.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −13.9% | −22.8% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −3.0% | −19.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −19.9% | −19.3% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −2.8% | −29.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −30.0% | −32.0% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
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.
TAGS largest drawdowns
Now 60.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2012 | −76.4% | Apr 27, 2020 | not yet | 7.8 years | 14.3 years so far |
| Apr 2, 2012 | −11.3% | Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 27, 2012 | 2 months | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
TAGS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −3.6% | +0.6% | +0.3% | −4.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.9% | 13.8% | 14.0% | 16.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.51 | -0.15 | -0.07 | -0.29 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.78 | -0.23 | -0.10 | -0.40 |
| Best month | +14.7% | +14.7% | +14.7% | +15.7% |
| Worst month | −6.0% | −9.3% | −9.3% | −12.6% |
| Best 12 months | +18.5% | +18.5% | +58.6% | +58.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −18.4% | −20.0% | −22.0% | −34.6% |
| Positive months | 36% | 45% | 48% | 45% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.11 | -0.02 | 0.06 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.10 | -0.02 | 0.06 | — |
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.
TAGS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 163 | −34.6% | −8.2% | +58.6% | 26% |
| 3-year (a year) | 139 | −22.3% | −7.8% | +24.2% | 30% |
| 5-year (a year) | 115 | −15.9% | +0.1% | +9.0% | 50% |
| 10-year (a year) | 55 | −5.7% | −2.5% | +0.7% | 5% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TAGS performance overview
Teucrium Agricultural Fund (TAGS) returned +14.6% over the past year and −0.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned −4.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $5,324. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −76.4%, from Jul 18, 2012 to Apr 27, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. TAGS finished 3 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+27.0%) and the worst 2013 (−30.0%). Volatility has been 16.0% a year.
Related: TAGS chart. See the TAGS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TAGS performance FAQ
What is the TAGS return over the past year?
TAGS returned +14.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 14.6%.
What is the average annual return of TAGS?
TAGS has returned +0.1% a year over 5 years, −0.4% a year over 10 years, −4.2% a year since March 28, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in TAGS be worth?
$10,000 invested in TAGS at its first recorded close on March 28, 2012 would be worth about $5,324 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TAGS?
The worst calendar year was 2013, with a total return of −30.0%. The best was 2021 at +27.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of TAGS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −76.4% between July 18, 2012 and April 27, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 60.5% below its peak.
How volatile is TAGS?
Over the past 3 years TAGS had an annualized volatility of 13.9% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.51 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).