Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF (TMFM) Performance
TMFM total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −4.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −10.4% total return
- 3 years
- +5.1% a year
- Since first price
- −1.7% a year since 2021
TMFM trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TMFM total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +4.1% | +4.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +6.6% | +6.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.6% | +5.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −4.7% | −4.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −10.4% | −10.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +16.2%+5.1%/yr | −2.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 13, 2021 | −7.9%−1.7%/yr | −22.4% | — | — | — |
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: TMFM vs SPY
From Dec 13, 2021: TMFM grew to $9,206, SPY to $17,415.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TMFM returns by calendar year
2 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+21.8%), worst 2022 (−27.4%). 2026 is year to date.
TMFM annual returns table
| Year | TMFM | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −4.7% | −19.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −9.0% | −19.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +17.5% | −10.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +21.8% | −12.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −27.4% | −30.9% | −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.
TMFM largest drawdowns
Now 22.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | −31.8% | Mar 27, 2026 | not yet | 1.3 years | 1.9 years so far |
| Dec 30, 2021 | −31.7% | Jun 16, 2022 | Sep 19, 2024 | 6 months | 2.7 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
TMFM risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.6% | −3.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.8% | 18.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.07 | -0.30 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.09 | -0.40 |
| Best month | +11.1% | +11.1% |
| Worst month | −10.5% | −10.8% |
| Best 12 months | +41.3% | +41.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −19.3% | −27.4% |
| Positive months | 53% | 47% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.97 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.68 | — |
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.
TMFM rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 47 | −27.4% | +6.8% | +41.3% | 57% |
| 3-year (a year) | 23 | +1.3% | +5.5% | +14.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TMFM performance overview
Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF (TMFM) returned −10.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned −1.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $9,206. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −31.8%, from Nov 26, 2024 to Mar 27, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. TMFM finished 2 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+21.8%) and the worst 2022 (−27.4%). Volatility has been 18.6% a year.
Related: TMFM chart, TMFM holdings, TMFM dividends, TMFM valuation. See the TMFM overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TMFM performance FAQ
What is the TMFM return over the past year?
TMFM returned −10.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 10.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in TMFM be worth?
$10,000 invested in TMFM at its first recorded close on December 13, 2021 would be worth about $9,206 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TMFM?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −27.4%. The best was 2023 at +21.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of TMFM?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −31.8% between November 26, 2024 and March 27, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 22.5% below its peak.
How volatile is TMFM?
Over the past 3 years TMFM had an annualized volatility of 17.8% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.07 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).