Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF (XCLR) Performance
XCLR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +6.3% total return
- 5 years
- +7.8% a year
- Since first price
- −0.2% a year since 2021
XCLR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | XCLR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.0% | +1.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +3.8% | +3.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.7% | +5.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.2% | +4.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +6.3% | −6.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +54.5%+15.6%/yr | +13.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +45.3%+7.8%/yr | +3.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 25, 2021 | −1.3%−0.2%/yr | −30.0% | — | — | — |
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: XCLR vs SPY
From Mar 25, 2021: XCLR grew to $9,870, SPY to $20,986.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
XCLR returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2024 (+20.7%), worst 2022 (−12.9%). 2026 is year to date.
XCLR annual returns table
| Year | XCLR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.2% | −8.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.3% | −12.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +20.7% | −5.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +15.6% | −7.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −12.9% | −14.6% | −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.
XCLR largest drawdowns
Now 12.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | −46.7% | Oct 14, 2022 | not yet | 1.1 years | 5.1 years so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
XCLR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.6% | +8.1% | −0.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.0% | 10.7% | 20.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.99 | 0.45 | -0.05 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.67 | 0.67 | -0.06 |
| Best month | +6.5% | +6.5% | +6.5% |
| Worst month | −5.7% | −5.8% | −41.6% |
| Best 12 months | +31.2% | +31.2% | +31.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +4.7% | −12.9% | −43.7% |
| Positive months | 64% | 60% | 62% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.78 | 0.63 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.97 | 0.93 | — |
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.
XCLR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 56 | −43.7% | +8.7% | +31.2% | 77% |
| 3-year (a year) | 32 | −10.5% | +11.7% | +15.8% | 81% |
| 5-year (a year) | 8 | −2.9% | −2.2% | +8.1% | 25% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
XCLR performance overview
Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF (XCLR) returned +6.3% over the past year and +7.8% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned −0.2% a year, turning $10,000 into about $9,870. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −46.7%, from Sep 1, 2021 to Oct 14, 2022; the fund has not yet regained that high. XCLR finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+20.7%) and the worst 2022 (−12.9%). Volatility has been 20.8% a year.
Related: XCLR chart, XCLR dividends. See the XCLR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
XCLR performance FAQ
What is the XCLR return over the past year?
XCLR returned +6.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 6.0%.
What is the average annual return of XCLR?
XCLR has returned +7.8% a year over 5 years, −0.2% a year since March 25, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in XCLR be worth?
$10,000 invested in XCLR at its first recorded close on March 25, 2021 would be worth about $9,870 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for XCLR?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −12.9%. The best was 2024 at +20.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of XCLR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −46.7% between September 1, 2021 and October 14, 2022. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 12.4% below its peak.
How volatile is XCLR?
Over the past 3 years XCLR had an annualized volatility of 10.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.99 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).