Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF (TESL) Performance
TESL total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −32.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −51.4% total return
- 5 years
- +2.6% a year
- Since first price
- +2.6% a year since 2020
TESL trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TESL total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −19.2% | −19.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −6.2% | −6.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −12.8% | −12.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −32.3% | −32.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −51.4% | −43.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +77.7%+21.1%/yr | +95.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +13.9%+2.6%/yr | +24.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 29, 2020 | +16.2%+2.6%/yr | +27.2% | — | — | — |
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: TESL vs SPY
From Dec 29, 2020: TESL grew to $11,617, SPY to $22,088.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TESL returns by calendar year
3 of 5 full years positive. Best 2024 (+152.3%), worst 2022 (−61.1%). 2026 is year to date.
TESL annual returns table
| Year | TESL | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −32.3% | −41.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −11.1% | −45.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +152.3% | −22.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +58.3% | −20.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −61.1% | −65.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +18.5% | −35.6% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
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.
TESL largest drawdowns
Now 56.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2021 | −69.1% | Jan 5, 2023 | Nov 11, 2024 | 1.2 years | 3.0 years |
| Oct 1, 2025 | −56.8% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 10 months | 1.1 years so far |
| Dec 17, 2024 | −54.6% | Mar 10, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | 3 months | 9 months |
| Jan 8, 2021 | −35.6% | May 19, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | 4 months | 10 months |
| Nov 11, 2024 | −14.2% | Nov 14, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | 3 days | 24 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
TESL risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +25.4% | +7.5% | +4.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 63.4% | 57.8% | 54.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.56 | 0.32 | 0.26 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.22 | 0.61 | 0.49 |
| Best month | +69.2% | +69.2% | +69.2% |
| Worst month | −27.3% | −27.3% | −27.3% |
| Best 12 months | +183.1% | +183.1% | +183.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −47.2% | −61.1% | −61.1% |
| Positive months | 42% | 43% | 43% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 2.12 | 1.68 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.42 | 0.46 | — |
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.
TESL rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 59 | −61.1% | +4.1% | +183.1% | 54% |
| 3-year (a year) | 35 | −12.3% | +21.5% | +58.9% | 69% |
| 5-year (a year) | 11 | −1.6% | +7.8% | +15.7% | 91% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2020. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TESL performance overview
Simplify Volt TSLA Revolution ETF (TESL) returned −51.4% over the past year and +2.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2020 it has returned +2.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,617. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −69.1%, from Nov 4, 2021 to Jan 5, 2023, and it took 1.9 years to get back to the old high. TESL finished 3 of its 5 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+152.3%) and the worst 2022 (−61.1%). Volatility has been 54.6% a year.
Related: TESL chart, TESL dividends. See the TESL overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TESL performance FAQ
What is the TESL return over the past year?
TESL returned −51.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 43.6%.
What is the average annual return of TESL?
TESL has returned +2.6% a year over 5 years, +2.6% a year since December 29, 2020 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in TESL be worth?
$10,000 invested in TESL at its first recorded close on December 29, 2020 would be worth about $11,617 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TESL?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −61.1%. The best was 2024 at +152.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of TESL?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −69.1% between November 4, 2021 and January 5, 2023. It recovered to the old high on November 11, 2024, 1.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is TESL?
Over the past 3 years TESL had an annualized volatility of 63.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.56 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).