BOXX · Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF
BOXX tracks the 1-3 Month Box and returned +4.0% over the past year.
Key facts
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Period by period
| Window | Total return | S&P 500 | Gap to S&P 500 | Gap to Nasdaq-100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | +1.0% | +3.3% | −2.3 pts | +1.8 pts |
| 6 months | +1.9% | +16.0% | −14.1 pts | −18.8 pts |
| 1 year | +4.0% | +17.5% | −13.5 pts | −18.9 pts |
| 3 years | +14.6% | +77.9% | −63.2 pts | −80.5 pts |
| Since listing | +18.5% | +112.2% | −93.8 pts | −162.0 pts |
In plain words
BOXX is a cash and treasury bills tracking the 1-3 Month Box. Over the year to Sep 11, 2026 it returned +4.0% with distributions reinvested, against +17.5% for the S&P 500 and +23.0% for the Nasdaq-100. The prospectus expense ratio is 0.19% a year.
| What it tracks | 1-3 Month Box |
|---|---|
| Fund type | Cash and Treasury bills |
| Expense ratio (485BPOS XBRL, Jan 28, 2026) | 0.19% |
| Price | $118.19 |
| Listed since | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Below its high (ETFIQ) | 0.0% |
Questions people ask
- How has BOXX performed?
- Over the year to Sep 11, 2026, BOXX returned +4.0% with distributions reinvested, against +17.5% for the S&P 500. Over three years the figure is +14.6%.
- What does BOXX cost?
- The prospectus expense ratio is 0.19% a year.
- How far is BOXX below its high?
- 0.0% below its high of Sep 11, 2026, measured on the reinvested series to Sep 11, 2026.
Where these figures came from
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