# GLDI ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> GLDI (ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due February 2, 2033): 1-year total return +1.06%, price return -20.30%, max drawdown 26.25%, trailing yield 28.35%. Daily data through Oct. 26, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/gldi/ · Prices through: 2026-10-26 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due February 2, 2033 (option income ETF). Total assets: $180M, average daily dollar volume $15M (3 months), as of 2026-10-26 (Yahoo Finance; fund net assets, all share classes).

GLDI gained 1.06% over the past year with dividends reinvested (-20.30% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 26, 2026. Over the last 5.3 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 66.14% with dividends reinvested, or +10.09% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 26.25%, and it closed 25.99% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($183.28 on March 2, 2026). It pays dividends monthly: $38.46 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 28.35%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-25 | -4.78% | -6.12% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-24 | -0.00% | -4.24% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-24 | -8.45% | -18.71% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | -4.55% | -21.93% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-24 | +1.06% | -20.30% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-26 | +60.07% (+16.97%/yr) | -2.83% (-0.95%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +66.14% (+10.09%/yr) | -22.22% (-4.65%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Did the payouts keep up with the price?

Over the past year GLDI paid out 22.60% of its starting price in distributions, while its price changed -20.30%. Reinvesting every payment gave a total return of +1.06%. The share price fell, but the payouts more than made up for it.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | -4.55% | -21.93% |
| 2025 | +34.20% | +13.18% |
| 2024 | +18.68% | +5.99% |
| 2023 | +8.93% | -1.52% |
| 2022 | -1.13% | -13.08% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 26.25% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 26.25% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 26.25% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $183.28 on 2026-03-02 (-25.99% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $135.18 to $183.28 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 26.25%, from 2026-03-02 to 2026-10-23, not yet recovered.

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $38.46 per share in 12 payments, yield 28.35%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-10-21 ($1.99).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $32.13 | 10 |
| 2025 | $28.06 | 12 |
| 2024 | $17.22 | 12 |
| 2023 | $14.52 | 12 |
| 2022 | $20.18 | 12 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/