Robo Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ) Performance
THNQ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +39.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +34.3% total return
- 5 years
- +14.0% a year
- Since first price
- +21.5% a year since 2020
THNQ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | THNQ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −8.5% | −8.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +5.3% | +5.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +26.8% | +26.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +39.3% | +39.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +34.3% | +34.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +169.5%+39.2%/yr | +169.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +92.3%+14.0%/yr | +91.9% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 11, 2020 | +250.3%+21.5%/yr | +249.6% | — | — | — |
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: THNQ vs SPY
From May 11, 2020: THNQ grew to $35,030, SPY to $28,408.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
THNQ returns by calendar year
4 of 5 full years positive. Best 2023 (+56.8%), worst 2022 (−39.8%). 2026 is year to date.
THNQ annual returns table
| Year | THNQ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +39.3% | −16.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +29.8% | −29.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +18.8% | −15.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +56.8% | −16.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −39.8% | −45.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +9.1% | −18.9% | +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.
THNQ largest drawdowns
Now 12.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | −50.6% | Oct 14, 2022 | Nov 7, 2024 | 11 months | 3.0 years |
| Feb 18, 2025 | −29.9% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Feb 12, 2021 | −18.9% | May 13, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | 3 months | 8 months |
| Oct 27, 2025 | −18.4% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
| Jun 2, 2026 | −15.4% | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | 57 days | 2 months |
| Oct 6, 2026 | −13.0% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 16 days | 17 days so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
THNQ risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +42.0% | +17.9% | +22.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.4% | 28.3% | 26.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.27 | 0.60 | 0.79 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.99 | 1.05 | 1.44 |
| Best month | +25.0% | +25.0% | +25.0% |
| Worst month | −12.1% | −16.6% | −16.6% |
| Best 12 months | +78.5% | +78.5% | +78.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.3% | −42.8% | −42.8% |
| Positive months | 64% | 57% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.86 | 1.49 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.84 | 0.82 | — |
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.
THNQ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 66 | −42.8% | +26.4% | +78.5% | 76% |
| 3-year (a year) | 42 | −0.4% | +9.6% | +42.0% | 95% |
| 5-year (a year) | 18 | +8.3% | +13.3% | +17.9% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2020. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
THNQ performance overview
Robo Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ) returned +34.3% over the past year and +14.0% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2020 it has returned +21.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $35,030. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −50.6%, from Nov 9, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 2.1 years to get back to the old high. THNQ finished 4 of its 5 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+56.8%) and the worst 2022 (−39.8%). Volatility has been 26.8% a year.
Related: THNQ chart, THNQ holdings, THNQ dividends, THNQ valuation. See the THNQ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
THNQ performance FAQ
What is the THNQ return over the past year?
THNQ returned +34.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 34.0%.
What is the average annual return of THNQ?
THNQ has returned +14.0% a year over 5 years, +21.5% a year since May 11, 2020 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in THNQ be worth?
$10,000 invested in THNQ at its first recorded close on May 11, 2020 would be worth about $35,030 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for THNQ?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −39.8%. The best was 2023 at +56.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of THNQ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −50.6% between November 9, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on November 7, 2024, 2.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is THNQ?
Over the past 3 years THNQ had an annualized volatility of 27.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.27 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).