Teucrium Wheat (WEAT) Performance
WEAT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +14.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +11.1% total return
- 5 years
- −9.2% a year
- 10 years
- −4.7% a year
- Since first price
- −10.6% a year since 2011
WEAT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | WEAT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −11.1% | −11.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −10.9% | −10.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −2.5% | −2.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +14.3% | +14.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +11.1% | +11.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −22.6%−8.2%/yr | −22.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −38.2%−9.2%/yr | −38.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | −38.1%−4.7%/yr | −38.1% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −80.1%−10.2%/yr | −80.1% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 19, 2011 | −81.4%−10.6%/yr | −81.4% | — | — | — |
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: WEAT vs SPY
From Sep 19, 2011: WEAT grew to $1,858, SPY to $82,025.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
WEAT returns by calendar year
3 of 14 full years positive. Best 2021 (+19.4%), worst 2013 (−30.8%). 2026 is year to date.
WEAT annual returns table
| Year | WEAT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +14.3% | −18.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −17.1% | −25.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −19.3% | −27.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −25.2% | −32.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +8.0% | −40.0% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +19.4% | −16.2% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +5.8% | −19.1% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | −1.3% | −20.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −1.2% | −17.4% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −12.8% | −29.9% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −24.7% | −30.0% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −28.2% | −28.6% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −13.7% | −38.3% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −30.8% | −31.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −4.8% | −17.2% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
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.
WEAT largest drawdowns
Now 82.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2012 | −84.3% | Dec 17, 2025 | not yet | 13.3 years | 14.1 years so far |
| Sep 20, 2011 | −25.2% | May 14, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | 8 months | 10 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
WEAT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | −4.1% | −7.0% | −3.7% | −9.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 21.3% | 24.4% | 22.7% | 23.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.30 | -0.32 | -0.15 | -0.38 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.41 | -0.45 | -0.22 | -0.51 |
| Best month | +16.8% | +20.9% | +20.9% | +22.8% |
| Worst month | −16.0% | −17.6% | −17.6% | −18.7% |
| Best 12 months | +30.0% | +30.0% | +66.2% | +66.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −28.3% | −44.8% | −44.8% | −44.8% |
| Positive months | 50% | 47% | 48% | 46% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | -0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | -0.00 | 0.01 | -0.02 | — |
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.
WEAT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 170 | −44.8% | −12.1% | +66.2% | 28% |
| 3-year (a year) | 146 | −26.8% | −12.0% | +28.2% | 20% |
| 5-year (a year) | 122 | −23.7% | −6.9% | +10.0% | 21% |
| 10-year (a year) | 62 | −11.0% | −8.8% | −2.3% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2011. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
WEAT performance overview
Teucrium Wheat (WEAT) returned +11.1% over the past year and −4.7% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2011 it has returned −10.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $1,858. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −84.3%, from Sep 14, 2012 to Dec 17, 2025; the fund has not yet regained that high. WEAT finished 3 of its 14 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2021 (+19.4%) and the worst 2013 (−30.8%). Volatility has been 23.5% a year.
Related: WEAT chart. See the WEAT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
WEAT performance FAQ
What is the WEAT return over the past year?
WEAT returned +11.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.1%.
What is the average annual return of WEAT?
WEAT has returned −9.2% a year over 5 years, −4.7% a year over 10 years, −10.6% a year since September 19, 2011 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in WEAT be worth?
$10,000 invested in WEAT at its first recorded close on September 19, 2011 would be worth about $1,858 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for WEAT?
The worst calendar year was 2013, with a total return of −30.8%. The best was 2021 at +19.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of WEAT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −84.3% between September 14, 2012 and December 17, 2025. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 82.0% below its peak.
How volatile is WEAT?
Over the past 3 years WEAT had an annualized volatility of 21.3% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.30 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).