Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF (TMFG) Performance
TMFG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.5% total return
- 3 years
- +13.5% a year
- Since first price
- +3.4% a year since 2021
TMFG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TMFG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.7% | +1.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.2% | +2.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +1.5% | +1.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +2.2% | +2.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +1.5% | +1.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +46.1%+13.5%/yr | +21.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 13, 2021 | +17.6%+3.4%/yr | −2.7% | — | — | — |
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: TMFG vs SPY
From Dec 13, 2021: TMFG grew to $11,758, SPY to $17,415.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TMFG returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+28.4%), worst 2022 (−28.2%). 2026 is year to date.
TMFG annual returns table
| Year | TMFG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.2% | −11.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +6.8% | −16.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +15.4% | −6.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +28.4% | −10.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −28.2% | −32.6% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
TMFG largest drawdowns
Now 4.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | −33.7% | Oct 14, 2022 | Mar 21, 2024 | 9 months | 2.2 years |
| Feb 18, 2025 | −16.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | 49 days | 4 months |
| Jan 6, 2026 | −11.8% | Mar 27, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | 3 months | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
TMFG risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.2% | +2.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.3% | 17.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.54 | 0.01 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.91 | 0.02 |
| Best month | +9.5% | +12.0% |
| Worst month | −6.3% | −11.6% |
| Best 12 months | +31.3% | +31.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +0.4% | −28.2% |
| Positive months | 58% | 53% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.90 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.84 | — |
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.
TMFG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 47 | −28.2% | +10.8% | +31.3% | 91% |
| 3-year (a year) | 23 | +2.1% | +12.5% | +17.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TMFG performance overview
Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF (TMFG) returned +1.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +3.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,758. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −33.7%, from Dec 30, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022, and it took 1.4 years to get back to the old high. TMFG finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+28.4%) and the worst 2022 (−28.2%). Volatility has been 17.3% a year.
Related: TMFG chart, TMFG holdings, TMFG dividends, TMFG valuation. See the TMFG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TMFG performance FAQ
What is the TMFG return over the past year?
TMFG returned +1.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 1.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in TMFG be worth?
$10,000 invested in TMFG at its first recorded close on December 13, 2021 would be worth about $11,758 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TMFG?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −28.2%. The best was 2023 at +28.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of TMFG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −33.7% between December 30, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It recovered to the old high on March 21, 2024, 1.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is TMFG?
Over the past 3 years TMFG had an annualized volatility of 13.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.54 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).