- CUSIP
- 02072L789
- Issuer
- GuruFocus
- Inception Date
- Dec 15, 2021
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $34M
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Performance
GFGF Performance Chart
Guru Favorite Stocks ETF (GFGF) is down 1.3% since the beginning of the year. GFGF is currently trading at $35 per share.
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Returns By Period
Guru Favorite Stocks ETF (GFGF) has returned -1.29% so far this year and 10.59% over the past 12 months.
Guru Favorite Stocks ETF
- 1D
- -1.03%
- 1M
- -1.56%
- YTD
- -1.29%
- 6M
- -1.22%
- 1Y
- 10.59%
- 3Y*
- 16.41%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
GFGF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 16, 2021, GFGF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.7 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +12.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -10.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, GFGF closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.88% | -3.88% | -6.53% | 10.30% | 2.52% | -1.98% | -1.29% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.96% | -2.38% | -4.05% | -1.60% | 6.11% | 3.43% | -0.46% | 1.35% | 1.66% | 2.03% | 1.06% | 1.71% | 13.11% |
| 2024 | 0.95% | 6.47% | 2.48% | -4.59% | 5.95% | 4.50% | 0.59% | 2.04% | 1.51% | 0.72% | 6.15% | -2.69% | 26.12% |
| 2023 | 7.06% | -1.87% | -0.23% | 0.95% | 1.36% | 6.04% | 1.70% | -0.71% | -5.78% | -2.76% | 12.05% | 5.19% | 24.03% |
| 2022 | -5.06% | -4.13% | 1.61% | -10.49% | 1.58% | -8.89% | 10.68% | -4.56% | -10.22% | 9.06% | 6.81% | -5.85% | -20.32% |
| 2021 | 1.03% | 1.03% |
Benchmark Metrics
Guru Favorite Stocks ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.95%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 16, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 106.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 94.72% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.78, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -1.95%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 94.72%
- Downside Capture
- 106.20%
Expense Ratio
GFGF has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GFGF ranks 21 for risk / return — below 21% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Guru Favorite Stocks ETF (GFGF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| GFGF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.19 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.54 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.37 | -0.22 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.70 | 2.78 | -2.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.38 | 12.44 | -10.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Guru Favorite Stocks ETF provided a 0.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.08 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.08 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0.10% | 0.08% | 0.42% | 0.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Guru Favorite Stocks ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Guru Favorite Stocks ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Guru Favorite Stocks ETF was 27.98%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 323 trading sessions.
The current Guru Favorite Stocks ETF drawdown is 3.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -27.98%Oct 2022 | 9mo 16d | 1y 3mo | 2y 27dDec 2021 - Jan 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.60%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 23d | 5mo 7dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -15.22%Mar 2026 | 2mo 13d | — | 5mo 11dJan 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -8.94%Aug 2024 | 25d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 10dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.12%Apr 2024 | 28d | 26d | 1mo 24dMar 2024 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GFGF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.98% | -56.78% | +28.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.22% | -9.10% | -6.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.60% | -18.90% | +3.30% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.24% | -1.80% | -1.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.20% | -10.71% | +2.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.46% | 2.03% | +2.43% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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