- CUSIP
- 00768Y297
- Issuer
- AdvisorShares
- Inception Date
- Sep 15, 2021
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Health & Biotech Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $33M
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Performance
PSIL Performance Chart
AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF (PSIL) is up 24.3% since the beginning of the year. PSIL is currently trading at $21 per share.
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Returns By Period
AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF (PSIL) has returned 24.34% so far this year and 54.09% over the past 12 months.
AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF
- 1D
- 6.27%
- 1M
- 1.04%
- YTD
- 24.34%
- 6M
- 22.35%
- 1Y
- 54.09%
- 3Y*
- 10.23%
- 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%
PSIL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 16, 2021, PSIL's average daily return is -0.05%, while the average monthly return is -1.43%.
Historically, 40% of months were positive and 60% were negative. The best month was Oct 2024 with a return of +56.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -27.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, PSIL closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 15, 2024 with a return of +99.5%, while the worst single day was Jun 23, 2025 at -12.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.80% | 2.26% | -0.98% | 19.47% | 7.58% | -1.70% | 24.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 12.83% | 3.72% | -8.25% | -2.28% | 15.57% | 5.49% | 20.87% | 1.97% | 11.31% | 5.03% | -3.45% | -1.91% | 74.55% |
| 2024 | 5.76% | -0.34% | 1.71% | -12.75% | -8.46% | -17.90% | 10.03% | -17.67% | -12.52% | 56.58% | 1.87% | -9.39% | -19.50% |
| 2023 | 16.67% | -1.84% | -12.25% | -8.00% | -1.13% | 9.24% | 7.96% | -11.22% | -9.37% | -7.45% | -13.76% | 8.17% | -25.12% |
| 2022 | -17.96% | -9.14% | -7.68% | -21.95% | -6.43% | -8.93% | 14.26% | 31.77% | -27.93% | -14.89% | -3.75% | -19.48% | -67.24% |
| 2021 | -9.88% | 3.17% | -20.63% | -22.39% | -42.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF has an annualized alpha of -21.50%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 16, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 144.87% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 1.75% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.05 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -21.50%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 1.75%
- Downside Capture
- 144.87%
Expense Ratio
PSIL has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PSIL ranks 40 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 Psychedelics ETF (PSIL) 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.
| PSIL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.75 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.93 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.67 | 2.78 | -0.12 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.56 | 12.44 | -6.87 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF provided a 8.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.72 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.72 | $1.88 | $0.16 | $0.03 | $0.54 |
Dividend yield | 8.04% | 10.95% | 1.49% | 0.24% | 2.91% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AdvisorShares Psychedelics 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 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.68 | $1.88 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.16 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 |
| 2022 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 |
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 Psychedelics 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 Psychedelics ETF was 92.72%, occurring on Oct 11, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF drawdown is 75.81%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 bear market2024 | -92.72%Oct 2024 | 3y 19d | — | 4y 9moSep 2021 - now |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.75%Sep 2021 | 4d | 2d | 6dSep 2021 - Sep 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PSIL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -92.72% | -56.78% | -35.94% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.38% | -9.10% | -11.28% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -64.62% | -18.90% | -45.72% |
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 | -75.81% | -1.80% | -74.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -76.71% | -10.71% | -66.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 9.86% | 2.03% | +7.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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