- ISIN
- US00768Y3707
- Issuer
- AdvisorShares
- Inception Date
- Jul 2, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $31M
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Performance
GK Performance Chart
AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK) is up 16.4% since the beginning of the year. GK is currently trading at $30 per share.
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Returns By Period
AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK) has returned 16.38% so far this year and 32.15% over the past 12 months.
AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF
- 1D
- -0.09%
- 1M
- 4.29%
- YTD
- 16.38%
- 6M
- 15.48%
- 1Y
- 32.15%
- 3Y*
- 19.50%
- 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%
GK Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 2, 2021, GK's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.1 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, GK closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was May 9, 2022 at -6.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.19% | -2.23% | -7.00% | 15.72% | 9.67% | -0.33% | 16.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.82% | -3.57% | -8.93% | 4.29% | 8.58% | 8.29% | 4.19% | 0.30% | 4.97% | 1.44% | -2.15% | -1.36% | 17.78% |
| 2024 | 2.56% | 7.85% | 3.75% | -6.29% | 5.30% | 4.88% | -2.52% | 0.26% | 1.87% | -1.82% | 6.98% | -3.31% | 20.10% |
| 2023 | 12.03% | 0.50% | 0.79% | -2.94% | 0.66% | 8.07% | 3.40% | -4.82% | -7.35% | -5.37% | 10.36% | 6.20% | 21.19% |
| 2022 | -13.43% | -3.70% | 3.62% | -17.22% | -3.89% | -10.43% | 13.08% | -5.26% | -10.57% | 5.34% | 4.17% | -11.55% | -42.76% |
| 2021 | 0.32% | 2.99% | -5.35% | 10.67% | -0.75% | -2.61% | 4.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF has an annualized alpha of -9.17%, beta of 1.28, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 136.01% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 106.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -9.17% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -9.17%
- Beta
- 1.28
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 106.96%
- Downside Capture
- 136.01%
Expense Ratio
GK has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GK ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK) 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.
| GK | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.28 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | 2.78 | -0.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.99 | 12.44 | -4.45 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF provided a 0.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.20 | $0.01 |
Dividend yield | 0.07% | 0.08% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 1.30% | 0.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki 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 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
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 AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki 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 AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF was 47.72%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 839 trading sessions.
The current AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF drawdown is 1.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -47.72%Dec 2022 | 1y 1mo | 3y 4mo | 4y 6moNov 2021 - May 2026 |
2021 pullback2021 | -7.90%Oct 2021 | 27d | 17d | 1mo 14dSep 2021 - Oct 2021 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.22%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 20d 3hJun 2026 - now |
2021 pullback2021 | -4.84%Aug 2021 | 9d | 15d | 24dAug 2021 - Sep 2021 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.09%May 2026 | 4d | 7d | 11dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GK | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.72% | -56.78% | +9.06% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.13% | -9.10% | -6.03% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.62% | -18.90% | -4.72% |
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 | -1.19% | -1.80% | +0.61% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -23.78% | -10.71% | -13.07% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.03% | 2.03% | +2.00% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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