Motley Fool Next ETF (TMFX) Performance
TMFX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +14.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.7% total return
- 3 years
- +21.2% a year
- Since first price
- +4.6% a year since 2021
TMFX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | TMFX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.1% | +3.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +10.4% | +10.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +17.2% | +17.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +14.5% | +14.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.7% | +13.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +78.2%+21.2%/yr | +77.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 31, 2021 | +24.3%+4.6%/yr | +23.7% | — | — | — |
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: TMFX vs SPY
From Dec 31, 2021: TMFX grew to $12,427, SPY to $17,048.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
TMFX returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+18.0%), worst 2022 (−28.2%). 2026 is year to date.
TMFX annual returns table
| Year | TMFX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +14.5% | −14.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.4% | −24.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +16.0% | −8.2% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +18.0% | −19.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −28.2% | −34.0% | −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.
TMFX largest drawdowns
Now 1.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | −34.3% | Jun 16, 2022 | Nov 8, 2024 | 5 months | 2.9 years |
| Jan 30, 2025 | −24.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | 2 months | 6 months |
| Jan 22, 2026 | −14.0% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | 2 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.
TMFX risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.0% | +3.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.73 | 0.09 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.26 | 0.14 |
| Best month | +11.7% | +11.7% |
| Worst month | −7.2% | −12.1% |
| Best 12 months | +35.7% | +35.7% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.0% | −28.2% |
| Positive months | 67% | 53% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.21 | — |
| 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.
TMFX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 47 | −28.2% | +11.6% | +35.7% | 87% |
| 3-year (a year) | 23 | −0.6% | +12.2% | +21.7% | 96% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
TMFX performance overview
Motley Fool Next ETF (TMFX) returned +13.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +4.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $12,427. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −34.3%, from Dec 31, 2021 to Jun 16, 2022, and it took 2.4 years to get back to the old high. TMFX finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+18.0%) and the worst 2022 (−28.2%). Volatility has been 20.3% a year.
Related: TMFX chart, TMFX holdings, TMFX dividends, TMFX valuation. See the TMFX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
TMFX performance FAQ
What is the TMFX return over the past year?
TMFX returned +13.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 13.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in TMFX be worth?
$10,000 invested in TMFX at its first recorded close on December 31, 2021 would be worth about $12,427 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for TMFX?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −28.2%. The best was 2023 at +18.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of TMFX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −34.3% between December 31, 2021 and June 16, 2022. It recovered to the old high on November 8, 2024, 2.4 years after the bottom.
How volatile is TMFX?
Over the past 3 years TMFX had an annualized volatility of 17.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.73 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).