Franklin U.S. Dividend Booster ETF (XUDV) Performance
XUDV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +26.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +29.4% total return
- Since first price
- +37.3% since 2025
XUDV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | XUDV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +1.7% | +1.7% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.7% | +1.9% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +12.7% | +10.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +26.9% | +23.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +29.4% | +24.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJan 23, 2025 | +37.3% | +28.9% | — | — | — |
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: XUDV vs SPY
From Jan 23, 2025: XUDV grew to $13,734, SPY to $12,708.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
XUDV returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
XUDV annual returns table
| Year | XUDV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +26.9% | −6.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
XUDV largest drawdowns
Now 2.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −16.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
XUDV risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.22 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.26 |
| Best month | +7.2% |
| Worst month | −5.6% |
| Best 12 months | +33.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +15.8% |
| Positive months | 70% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
XUDV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 10 | +15.8% | +28.6% | +33.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
XUDV performance overview
Franklin U.S. Dividend Booster ETF (XUDV) returned +29.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jan 23, 2025 it has returned +37.3%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −16.0%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 11.8% a year.
Related: XUDV chart, XUDV holdings, XUDV dividends, XUDV valuation. See the XUDV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
XUDV performance FAQ
What is the XUDV return over the past year?
XUDV returned +29.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 24.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in XUDV be worth?
$10,000 invested in XUDV at its first recorded close on January 23, 2025 would be worth about $13,734 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of XUDV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −16.0% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 26, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is XUDV?
Over the past history XUDV had an annualized volatility of 11.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.22 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).