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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF (WAR) has returned 3.55% so far this year and 38.72% over the past 12 months.
U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF
- 1D
- 6.32%
- 1M
- -4.44%
- YTD
- 3.55%
- 6M
- 3.05%
- 1Y
- 38.72%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 30, 2024, WAR's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.05%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.
Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Sep 2025 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, WAR closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.58% | -0.20% | -4.44% | 3.55% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.66% | -3.94% | -0.70% | 4.58% | 10.19% | 8.53% | -2.87% | -0.62% | 11.50% | -0.74% | -3.58% | 3.98% | 31.17% |
| 2024 | -0.16% | -0.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF has an annualized alpha of 18.40%, beta of 1.16, and R² of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 2024.
- This ETF captured 134.82% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 9.46% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 18.40% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 18.40%
- Beta
- 1.16
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 134.82%
- Downside Capture
- 9.46%
Expense Ratio
WAR has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
WAR ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% 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 U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF (WAR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| WAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.42 | 0.90 | +0.52 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.94 | 1.39 | +0.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.75 | 1.40 | +1.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.24 | 6.61 | +2.64 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF provided a 12.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.95 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.95 | $2.95 |
Dividend yield | 12.35% | 12.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense 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 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $2.95 | $2.95 |
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 U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense 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 U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF was 19.13%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 26 trading sessions.
The current U.S. Global Technology and Aerospace & Defense ETF drawdown is 8.63%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.13% | Jan 23, 2025 | 53 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 79 |
| -14.06% | Mar 12, 2026 | 13 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -13.93% | Oct 7, 2025 | 33 | Nov 20, 2025 | 30 | Jan 6, 2026 | 63 |
| -9.22% | Jan 29, 2026 | 6 | Feb 5, 2026 | 23 | Mar 10, 2026 | 29 |
| -6.63% | Jul 7, 2025 | 34 | Aug 21, 2025 | 14 | Sep 11, 2025 | 48 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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