Atlas America Fund (USAF) Performance
USAF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +3.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.2% total return
- Since first price
- +13.6% since 2024
USAF trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | USAF total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.5% | −0.5% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.6% | +0.6% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +1.4% | +1.4% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +3.9% | +3.9% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +3.2% | +0.7% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionNov 20, 2024 | +13.6% | +10.8% | — | — | — |
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: USAF vs AGG
From Nov 20, 2024: USAF grew to $11,356, AGG to $10,586.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
USAF returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+9.1%), worst 2025 (+9.1%). 2026 is year to date.
USAF annual returns table
| Year | USAF | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +3.9% | −4.5% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +9.1% | −3.1% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
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.
USAF risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +6.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.53 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.82 |
| Best month | +3.2% |
| Worst month | −2.8% |
| Best 12 months | +12.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.9% |
| Positive months | 64% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
USAF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 12 | +3.9% | +7.8% | +12.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
USAF performance overview
Atlas America Fund (USAF) returned +3.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 20, 2024 it has returned +13.6%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: USAF chart, USAF holdings, USAF dividends, USAF bond profile. See the USAF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
USAF performance FAQ
What is the USAF return over the past year?
USAF returned +3.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 0.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in USAF be worth?
$10,000 invested in USAF at its first recorded close on November 20, 2024 would be worth about $11,356 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is USAF?
Over the past history USAF had an annualized volatility of 5.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.53 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).