WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR) Performance
WCBR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +77.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +54.5% total return
- 5 years
- +11.2% a year
- Since first price
- +13.0% a year since 2021
WCBR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | WCBR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +6.2% | +6.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +38.9% | +38.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +94.3% | +94.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +77.7% | +77.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +54.5% | +54.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +151.6%+36.0%/yr | +151.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +70.3%+11.2%/yr | +69.5% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 28, 2021 | +101.9%+13.0%/yr | +101.0% | — | — | — |
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: WCBR vs SPY
From Jan 28, 2021: WCBR grew to $20,192, SPY to $21,727.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
WCBR returns by calendar year
2 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+66.6%), worst 2022 (−42.0%). 2026 is year to date.
WCBR annual returns table
| Year | WCBR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +77.7% | −20.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −1.4% | −25.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +11.4% | −20.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +66.6% | −12.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −42.0% | −43.0% | −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.
WCBR largest drawdowns
Now 0.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | −52.3% | Jan 5, 2023 | Dec 4, 2024 | 1.2 years | 3.1 years |
| Feb 13, 2025 | −30.3% | Apr 10, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | 1.2 years | 1.3 years |
| Feb 9, 2021 | −21.3% | May 13, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | 3 months | 6 months |
| Jun 1, 2026 | −14.5% | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | 21 days | 30 days |
| Aug 13, 2026 | −13.0% | Aug 25, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | 12 days | 33 days |
| Sep 7, 2021 | −12.5% | Oct 4, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 | 27 days | 41 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
WCBR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +30.9% | +12.3% | +11.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.3% | 30.1% | 29.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.91 | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.21 | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| Best month | +34.2% | +34.2% | +34.2% |
| Worst month | −8.4% | −14.3% | −14.3% |
| Best 12 months | +45.9% | +66.6% | +66.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −18.2% | −42.0% | −42.0% |
| Positive months | 64% | 57% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.18 | 0.95 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.50 | 0.49 | — |
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.
WCBR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 58 | −42.0% | +12.7% | +66.6% | 66% |
| 3-year (a year) | 34 | −3.9% | +11.2% | +36.4% | 88% |
| 5-year (a year) | 10 | +1.5% | +8.1% | +12.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
WCBR performance overview
WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund (WCBR) returned +54.5% over the past year and +11.2% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +13.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $20,192. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −52.3%, from Nov 9, 2021 to Jan 5, 2023, and it took 1.9 years to get back to the old high. WCBR finished 2 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+66.6%) and the worst 2022 (−42.0%). Volatility has been 29.3% a year.
Related: WCBR chart, WCBR holdings, WCBR valuation. See the WCBR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
WCBR performance FAQ
What is the WCBR return over the past year?
WCBR returned +54.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 54.5%.
What is the average annual return of WCBR?
WCBR has returned +11.2% a year over 5 years, +13.0% a year since January 28, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in WCBR be worth?
$10,000 invested in WCBR at its first recorded close on January 28, 2021 would be worth about $20,192 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for WCBR?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −42.0%. The best was 2023 at +66.6%.
What is the biggest drawdown of WCBR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −52.3% between November 9, 2021 and January 5, 2023. It recovered to the old high on December 4, 2024, 1.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is WCBR?
Over the past 3 years WCBR had an annualized volatility of 29.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.91 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).