Innovator Growth-100 Accelerated ETF ? Quarterly (XDQQ) Performance
XDQQ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +1.9% total return
- 5 years
- +5.9% a year
- Since first price
- +7.7% a year since 2021
XDQQ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | XDQQ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −5.3% | −5.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.9% | +1.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.0% | −1.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −0.9% | −0.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +1.9% | +1.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +62.4%+17.6%/yr | +62.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +33.1%+5.9%/yr | +33.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 1, 2021 | +51.2%+7.7%/yr | +51.2% | — | — | — |
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: XDQQ vs SPY
From Apr 1, 2021: XDQQ grew to $15,125, SPY to $20,414.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
XDQQ returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2024 (+31.5%), worst 2022 (−33.7%). 2026 is year to date.
XDQQ annual returns table
| Year | XDQQ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.9% | −11.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +13.8% | −23.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +31.5% | −12.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +30.2% | −10.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −33.7% | −35.6% | −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.
XDQQ largest drawdowns
Now 6.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | −35.6% | Dec 28, 2022 | Jul 1, 2024 | 12 months | 2.5 years |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −23.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | 48 days | 6 months |
| Jul 10, 2024 | −12.3% | Aug 7, 2024 | Sep 26, 2024 | 28 days | 3 months |
| Jan 28, 2026 | −11.8% | Mar 30, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | 2 months | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
XDQQ risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.3% | +7.7% | +8.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.3% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.07 | 0.31 | 0.36 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.75 | 0.41 | 0.48 |
| Best month | +9.1% | +9.6% | +9.6% |
| Worst month | −8.7% | −13.8% | −13.8% |
| Best 12 months | +33.6% | +33.6% | +33.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.6% | −33.7% | −33.7% |
| Positive months | 75% | 70% | 71% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.89 | 1.00 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.83 | 0.88 | — |
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.
XDQQ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 55 | −33.7% | +16.2% | +33.6% | 76% |
| 3-year (a year) | 31 | +0.7% | +15.1% | +24.9% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 7 | +5.6% | +7.7% | +8.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
XDQQ performance overview
Innovator Growth-100 Accelerated ETF ? Quarterly (XDQQ) returned +1.9% over the past year and +5.9% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +7.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,125. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −35.6%, from Jan 3, 2022 to Dec 28, 2022, and it took 1.5 years to get back to the old high. XDQQ finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+31.5%) and the worst 2022 (−33.7%). Volatility has been 17.2% a year.
Related: XDQQ chart. See the XDQQ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
XDQQ performance FAQ
What is the XDQQ return over the past year?
XDQQ returned +1.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 1.9%.
What is the average annual return of XDQQ?
XDQQ has returned +5.9% a year over 5 years, +7.7% a year since April 1, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in XDQQ be worth?
$10,000 invested in XDQQ at its first recorded close on April 1, 2021 would be worth about $15,125 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for XDQQ?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −33.7%. The best was 2024 at +31.5%.
What is the biggest drawdown of XDQQ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −35.6% between January 3, 2022 and December 28, 2022. It recovered to the old high on July 1, 2024, 1.5 years after the bottom.
How volatile is XDQQ?
Over the past 3 years XDQQ had an annualized volatility of 13.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.07 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).