- ISIN
- US37950E3412
- CUSIP
- 37950E341
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Jun 4, 2012
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Solactive Guru Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $62M
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Performance
GURU Performance Chart
Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) is up 10.4% since the beginning of the year. GURU is currently trading at $69 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GURU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,440.
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Returns By Period
Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) has returned 10.42% so far this year and 32.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GURU has returned 12.99% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Global X Guru Index ETF
- 1D
- 1.34%
- 1M
- 4.48%
- YTD
- 10.42%
- 6M
- 7.69%
- 1Y
- 32.93%
- 3Y*
- 24.49%
- 5Y*
- 7.56%
- 10Y*
- 12.99%
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%
GURU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2012, GURU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, GURU closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.71% | 0.61% | -4.80% | 9.03% | 5.40% | 2.05% | 10.42% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.54% | -1.77% | -5.39% | -0.76% | 6.19% | 4.00% | 2.17% | 5.32% | 3.24% | 3.11% | 3.34% | -1.43% | 25.43% |
| 2024 | -0.03% | 4.64% | 3.07% | -5.24% | 2.92% | 1.76% | 3.05% | 3.20% | 4.27% | 1.14% | 9.77% | -6.06% | 23.76% |
| 2023 | 7.85% | -2.05% | -2.27% | -0.25% | -1.79% | 7.99% | 4.09% | -1.42% | -4.99% | -5.51% | 9.03% | 8.73% | 19.28% |
| 2022 | -8.95% | -2.28% | -1.51% | -10.99% | -2.45% | -7.89% | 8.10% | -0.88% | -10.46% | 5.23% | 6.88% | -4.71% | -27.94% |
| 2021 | 0.59% | 4.05% | 0.71% | 3.20% | -0.86% | 4.05% | -2.04% | 4.82% | -3.68% | 3.41% | -6.48% | 0.81% | 8.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Guru Index ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.82%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2012.
- This ETF participated in 109.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 103.27% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.03 and R2 of 0.82, 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
- -0.82%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 103.27%
- Downside Capture
- 109.00%
Expense Ratio
GURU has an expense ratio of 0.75%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GURU ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) 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.
| GURU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.95 | 2.78 | +0.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.65 | 12.44 | -1.79 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Guru Index ETF provided a 0.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.07 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.23 | $0.07 | $0.04 | $1.20 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.05 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 0.10% | 0.11% | 0.17% | 0.57% | 0.22% | 0.09% | 2.75% | 0.35% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.22% | 0.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Guru Index 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 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.07 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.23 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
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 Global X Guru Index 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 Global X Guru Index ETF was 38.50%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 518 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -38.50%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 24d | 3y 2moSep 2021 - Nov 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.39%Mar 2020 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 13dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -30.46%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 1y 3mo | 1y 11moJun 2015 - Jun 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -20.73%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 26d | 4mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -20.60%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 3mo 12d | 7mo 8dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GURU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.50% | -56.78% | +18.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.22% | -9.10% | -2.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.73% | -18.90% | -1.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.50% | -25.43% | -13.07% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.50% | -33.92% | -4.58% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.65% | -10.71% | +2.06% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.10% | 2.03% | +1.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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