AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) Performance
VEGA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +7.4% total return
- 5 years
- +6.2% a year
- 10 years
- +7.6% a year
- Since first price
- +6.0% a year since 2012
VEGA trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | VEGA total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.3% | −1.3% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.7% | +0.7% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +2.6% | +2.6% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +6.0% | +6.0% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +7.4% | +6.0% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +51.9%+14.9%/yr | +46.7% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| 5 years | +34.8%+6.2%/yr | +27.1% | −0.8%−0.2%/yr | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | +79.3%+12.4%/yr |
| 10 years | +107.7%+7.6%/yr | +91.9% | +14.0%+1.3%/yr | −18.7%−2.0%/yr | +315.9%+15.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 18, 2012 | +127.1%+6.0%/yr | +108.1% | — | — | — |
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: VEGA vs AGG
From Sep 18, 2012: VEGA grew to $22,707, AGG to $12,633.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
VEGA returns by calendar year
10 of 13 full years positive. Best 2019 (+19.3%), worst 2022 (−15.0%). 2026 is year to date.
VEGA annual returns table
| Year | VEGA | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.0% | −6.9% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +15.8% | −11.6% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +11.2% | −4.8% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | +15.1% | −9.2% | +5.7% | +2.8% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −15.0% | −22.5% | −13.0% | −31.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | +12.4% | −4.7% | −1.8% | −4.6% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +8.4% | −28.4% | +7.5% | +18.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +19.3% | −4.0% | +8.5% | +14.1% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | −6.6% | −13.0% | +0.1% | −1.6% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +11.5% | −2.1% | +3.6% | +9.2% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +7.7% | −6.9% | +2.4% | +1.2% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | −2.4% | −10.4% | +0.5% | −1.8% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | +6.0% | −5.5% | +6.0% | +27.3% | +13.5% |
| 2013 | +1.0% | −9.2% | −2.0% | −13.4% | +32.3% |
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.
VEGA largest drawdowns
Now 2.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2020 | −28.4% | Mar 23, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | 33 days | 9 months |
| Nov 8, 2021 | −22.8% | Oct 12, 2022 | Mar 1, 2024 | 11 months | 2.3 years |
| Mar 4, 2015 | −13.1% | Feb 11, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | 11 months | 1.4 years |
| Aug 29, 2018 | −13.0% | Dec 21, 2018 | May 3, 2019 | 4 months | 8 months |
| Feb 14, 2025 | −11.6% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 | 53 days | 4 months |
| Mar 7, 2013 | −9.2% | Jun 20, 2013 | May 27, 2014 | 3 months | 1.2 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 5% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
VEGA risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.4% | +7.1% | +7.6% | +6.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.6% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.12 | 0.35 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.99 | 0.50 | 0.74 | 0.71 |
| Best month | +6.8% | +6.8% | +8.2% | +8.2% |
| Worst month | −4.6% | −7.4% | −9.6% | −9.6% |
| Best 12 months | +23.5% | +23.5% | +31.9% | +31.9% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.4% | −17.4% | −17.4% | −17.4% |
| Positive months | 72% | 63% | 69% | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.65 | 0.70 | 0.69 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.95 | 0.97 | 0.97 | — |
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.
VEGA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 158 | −17.4% | +7.3% | +31.9% | 81% |
| 3-year (a year) | 134 | −0.1% | +5.0% | +16.0% | 99% |
| 5-year (a year) | 110 | +1.9% | +6.0% | +9.4% | 100% |
| 10-year (a year) | 50 | +3.1% | +5.6% | +8.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
VEGA performance overview
AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF (VEGA) returned +7.4% over the past year and +7.6% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned +6.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $22,707. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
The deepest decline was −28.4%, from Feb 19, 2020 to Mar 23, 2020, and it took 8 months to get back to the old high. VEGA finished 10 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2019 (+19.3%) and the worst 2022 (−15.0%). Volatility has been 9.9% a year.
Related: VEGA chart, VEGA dividends, VEGA bond profile. See the VEGA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
VEGA performance FAQ
What is the VEGA return over the past year?
VEGA returned +7.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 6.0%.
What is the average annual return of VEGA?
VEGA has returned +6.2% a year over 5 years, +7.6% a year over 10 years, +6.0% a year since September 18, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in VEGA be worth?
$10,000 invested in VEGA at its first recorded close on September 18, 2012 would be worth about $22,707 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for VEGA?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −15.0%. The best was 2019 at +19.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of VEGA?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −28.4% between February 19, 2020 and March 23, 2020. It recovered to the old high on November 9, 2020, 8 months after the bottom.
How volatile is VEGA?
Over the past 3 years VEGA had an annualized volatility of 8.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).