JETS — U.S. Global Jets ETF
Consumer Discretionary Ranked #425 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by U.S. Global Investors
JETS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in JETS over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
JETS Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: JETS's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in JETS?
See what a lump sum in JETS would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
Issued by U.S. Global Investors, the U.S. Global Jets ETF is a Consumer Discretionary fund with $765 million in assets under management. It holds a D grade with an overall rank of 425 out of 458 tracked ETFs, placing it fifth among eight peers in its category. The fund’s 0.6% expense ratio exceeds the category median of 0.35%, while its 0.82% dividend yield sits slightly above the median of 0.73%. With its top ten holdings comprising 66.9% of assets, the largest position is American Airlines Group Inc at 11.3%.
The fund’s 1-year return of +9.08% contrasts with a category median of -1.81%, though the price has recently declined 1.84% in a single day. Over the longer term, the 3-year return stands at +59.14%, while year-to-date performance remains near flat at -0.07%. The current price of $28.27 sits at 45.0% of its 52-week range, indicating it is closer to its lows than its highs. The fund was downgraded from a C to a D grade on 2026-08-13, and price history is available for only 3.0 years.
With a volatility of 32.40%, the fund is classified as Very High, supported by a beta of 1.34 which indicates greater sensitivity to market movements. A maximum drawdown of -35.21% reflects significant historical declines, while a Sharpe ratio of 0.13 suggests modest risk-adjusted returns. Liquidity is provided by an average daily volume of 2,809,117 shares and a bid/ask spread of 0.18%. These metrics collectively describe a record characterized by high fluctuation and substantial downside potential.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
JETS Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Airlines Group Inc | 11.31% | $108M |
| 2 | United Airlines Holdings Inc | 11.07% | $106M |
| 3 | Southwest Airlines Co | 10.65% | $102M |
| 4 | Delta Air Lines Inc | 10.50% | $101M |
| 5 | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC | 4.41% | $42M |
| 6 | Allegiant Travel Co | 4.26% | $41M |
| 7 | Frontier Group Holdings Inc | 4.05% | $39M |
| 8 | Air Canada | 3.62% | $35M |
| 9 | JetBlue Airways Corp | 3.58% | $34M |
| 10 | Alaska Air Group Inc | 3.48% | $33M |
Holdings as of 2026-06-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 66.9% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how JETS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With JETS
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with JETS's top 10 — XTN overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as JETS's top 10 (54.8% of JETS's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | JETS Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XTN | State Street SPDR S&P Transportation ETF | 7 | 54.8% | American Airlines Group Inc, United Airlines Holdings Inc, Southwest Airlines Co… |
| IYT | iShares Transportation Average ETF | 2 | 21.6% | Delta Air Lines Inc, United Airlines Holdings Inc |
| IWS | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | 1 | 10.5% | Delta Air Lines Inc |
| BLOK | Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF | 1 | 4.4% | Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.78% (as of 2026-09-04) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 15.30 (as of 2026-09-07) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What JETS's Fees Cost You
JETS charges an expense ratio of 0.60% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
JETS Dividend Income Estimator
JETS currently yields 0.82%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
JETS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.18% and average daily volume is 2.8M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $765M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: JETS is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
JETS Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -1.84% |
| 1-Week | -0.81% |
| 1-Month | -13.12% |
| 3-Month | +2.06% |
| 6-Month | +9.70% |
| YTD | -0.07% |
| 1-Year | +9.08% |
| 3-Year | +59.14% |
How JETS Compares to Other Consumer Discretionary ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #405 | D |
XLY | State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF | -2.28% | 0.08% | $22.7B |
| #414 | D |
VCR | Vanguard Consumer Discretionary Index Fund ETF Shares | -1.35% | 0.09% | $6.63B |
| #419 | D |
FDIS | Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | -1.22% | 0.084% | $1.69B |
| #424 | D |
IYC | iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF | -4.78% | 0.37% | $1.19B |
| #425 | D |
JETS | U.S. Global Jets ETF | +9.08% | 0.6% | $765M |
| #434 | D |
XRT | State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF | -1.10% | 0.35% | $362M |
| #442 | D |
XHB | State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF | -14.95% | 0.35% | $1.33B |
| #449 | F |
ITB | iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF | -21.48% | 0.37% | $2.36B |