Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF ?… (XDSQ) Performance
XDSQ total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +10.9% total return
- 5 years
- +9.7% a year
- Since first price
- +10.5% a year since 2021
XDSQ trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | XDSQ total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.9% | −0.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +4.8% | +4.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.7% | +6.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.2% | +7.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +10.9% | +10.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +64.1%+17.9%/yr | +64.1% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +58.7%+9.7%/yr | +58.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionApr 1, 2021 | +74.0%+10.5%/yr | +74.0% | — | — | — |
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: XDSQ vs SPY
From Apr 1, 2021: XDSQ grew to $17,403, SPY to $20,414.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
XDSQ returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2024 (+23.1%), worst 2022 (−16.8%). 2026 is year to date.
XDSQ annual returns table
| Year | XDSQ | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.2% | −9.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.2% | −19.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +23.1% | −7.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +23.0% | −9.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −16.8% | −26.1% | −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.
XDSQ largest drawdowns
Now 1.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2022 | −26.1% | Oct 12, 2022 | Jul 17, 2023 | 9 months | 1.5 years |
| Feb 19, 2025 | −19.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | 48 days | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
XDSQ risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.5% | +10.5% | +10.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 10.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.19 | 0.54 | 0.56 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.98 | 0.76 | 0.78 |
| Best month | +7.8% | +7.8% | +7.8% |
| Worst month | −6.5% | −10.7% | −10.7% |
| Best 12 months | +29.0% | +29.0% | +29.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +11.2% | −20.7% | −20.7% |
| Positive months | 75% | 68% | 69% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.77 | 0.82 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.92 | 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.
XDSQ rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 55 | −20.7% | +14.2% | +29.0% | 78% |
| 3-year (a year) | 31 | +4.5% | +14.2% | +22.7% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 7 | +9.5% | +9.7% | +10.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
XDSQ performance overview
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF ?… (XDSQ) returned +10.9% over the past year and +9.7% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +10.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,403. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −26.1%, from Jan 4, 2022 to Oct 12, 2022, and it took 9 months to get back to the old high. XDSQ finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+23.1%) and the worst 2022 (−16.8%). Volatility has been 13.4% a year.
Related: XDSQ chart. See the XDSQ overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
XDSQ performance FAQ
What is the XDSQ return over the past year?
XDSQ returned +10.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.9%.
What is the average annual return of XDSQ?
XDSQ has returned +9.7% a year over 5 years, +10.5% a year since April 1, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in XDSQ be worth?
$10,000 invested in XDSQ at its first recorded close on April 1, 2021 would be worth about $17,403 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for XDSQ?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −16.8%. The best was 2024 at +23.1%.
What is the biggest drawdown of XDSQ?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −26.1% between January 4, 2022 and October 12, 2022. It recovered to the old high on July 17, 2023, 9 months after the bottom.
How volatile is XDSQ?
Over the past 3 years XDSQ had an annualized volatility of 10.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.19 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).