Motley Fool 100 ETF (TMFC) Performance
TMFC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +10.8% total return
- 5 years
- +13.6% a year
- Since first price
- +17.4% a year since 2018
TMFC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TMFC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.3% | −2.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +4.2% | +4.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.6% | +7.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.4% | +9.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +10.8% | +10.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +101.5%+26.3%/yr | +100.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +89.2%+13.6%/yr | +86.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 30, 2018 | +306.5%+17.4%/yr | +295.0% | — | — | — |
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: TMFC vs SPY
From Jan 30, 2018: TMFC grew to $40,648, SPY to $30,800.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TMFC returns by calendar year
6 of 7 full years positive. Best 2023 (+47.0%), worst 2022 (−30.9%). 2026 is year to date.
TMFC annual returns table
| Year | TMFC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.4% | −11.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +19.6% | −20.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +35.2% | −11.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +47.0% | −10.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −30.9% | −32.8% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +25.3% | −9.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +42.0% | −29.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +34.7% | −9.4% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
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.
TMFC largest drawdowns
Now 4.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2021 | −33.1% | Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 18, 2023 | 1.0 years | 2.0 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −29.4% | Mar 23, 2020 | Jun 8, 2020 | 33 days | 4 months |
| Oct 1, 2018 | −21.2% | Dec 24, 2018 | Apr 23, 2019 | 3 months | 7 months |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −20.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −12.6% | Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | 5 months | 6 months |
| Sep 2, 2020 | −11.9% | Sep 23, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | 21 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
TMFC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +27.1% | +15.3% | +17.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 14.7% | 18.8% | 18.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.42 | 0.67 | 0.84 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.10 | 1.06 | 1.39 |
| Best month | +12.9% | +12.9% | +14.8% |
| Worst month | −7.2% | −12.6% | −12.6% |
| Best 12 months | +44.6% | +48.7% | +62.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +12.5% | −30.9% | −30.9% |
| Positive months | 67% | 62% | 65% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.12 | 1.14 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.95 | 0.94 | — |
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.
TMFC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 94 | −30.9% | +22.2% | +62.4% | 87% |
| 3-year (a year) | 70 | +7.2% | +17.3% | +33.8% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 46 | +11.3% | +16.5% | +20.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2018. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TMFC performance overview
Motley Fool 100 ETF (TMFC) returned +10.8% over the past year and +13.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2018 it has returned +17.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $40,648. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −33.1%, from Dec 27, 2021 to Dec 28, 2022, and it took 12 months to get back to the old high. TMFC finished 6 of its 7 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+47.0%) and the worst 2022 (−30.9%). Volatility has been 18.7% a year.
Related: TMFC chart, TMFC holdings, TMFC dividends, TMFC valuation. See the TMFC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TMFC performance FAQ
What is the TMFC return over the past year?
TMFC returned +10.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.6%.
What is the average annual return of TMFC?
TMFC has returned +13.6% a year over 5 years, +17.4% a year since January 30, 2018 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in TMFC be worth?
$10,000 invested in TMFC at its first recorded close on January 30, 2018 would be worth about $40,648 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TMFC?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −30.9%. The best was 2023 at +47.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of TMFC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −33.1% between December 27, 2021 and December 28, 2022. It recovered to the old high on December 18, 2023, 12 months after the bottom.
How volatile is TMFC?
Over the past 3 years TMFC had an annualized volatility of 14.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.42 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).