Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas… (USNG) Performance
USNG total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +24.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +25.9% total return
- Since first price
- +38.1% since 2025
USNG trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | USNG total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.7% | −3.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −4.7% | −5.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.3% | −2.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +24.7% | +23.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +25.9% | +24.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 20, 2025 | +38.1% | +35.3% | — | — | — |
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: USNG vs SPY
From May 20, 2025: USNG grew to $13,814, SPY to $13,032.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
USNG returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
USNG annual returns table
| Year | USNG | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +24.7% | −11.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
USNG largest drawdowns
Now 9.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | −11.9% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 2 months | 5 months so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
USNG risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +27.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.33 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.90 |
| Best month | +11.1% |
| Worst month | −6.9% |
| Best 12 months | +42.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +24.1% |
| Positive months | 69% |
| 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.
USNG rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 6 | +23.5% | +30.9% | +42.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
USNG performance overview
Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas… (USNG) returned +25.9% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 20, 2025 it has returned +38.1%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −11.9%, from May 22, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 16.4% a year.
Related: USNG chart, USNG holdings, USNG dividends, USNG valuation. See the USNG overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
USNG performance FAQ
What is the USNG return over the past year?
USNG returned +25.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 24.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in USNG be worth?
$10,000 invested in USNG at its first recorded close on May 20, 2025 would be worth about $13,814 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of USNG?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −11.9% between May 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 9.0% below its peak.
How volatile is USNG?
Over the past history USNG had an annualized volatility of 16.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.33 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).