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Performance
^DJUSCA Performance Chart
Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index (^DJUSCA) is down 26.1% since the beginning of the year. ^DJUSCA is currently trading at $485 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ^DJUSCA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $533.
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Returns By Period
Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index (^DJUSCA) has returned -26.12% so far this year and -21.63% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ^DJUSCA has returned -2.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index
- 1D
- -0.50%
- 1M
- 2.66%
- YTD
- -26.12%
- 6M
- -26.45%
- 1Y
- -21.63%
- 3Y*
- -9.79%
- 5Y*
- -11.81%
- 10Y*
- -2.64%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
^DJUSCA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 14, 2000, ^DJUSCA's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +68.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -38.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, ^DJUSCA closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 29, 2008 with a return of +21.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -23.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -17.59% | -10.89% | -3.94% | 5.54% | -3.78% | 3.14% | -26.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.70% | 3.35% | -18.50% | 1.82% | 6.33% | 10.66% | 7.24% | 4.26% | -12.68% | -7.78% | 3.57% | 0.72% | -3.61% |
| 2024 | -0.66% | 7.11% | 1.17% | -11.67% | -1.83% | 5.35% | -2.56% | -4.85% | 9.41% | -1.61% | 9.99% | -8.01% | -0.70% |
| 2023 | 22.00% | 1.27% | 0.61% | 5.18% | -9.34% | 9.85% | 6.62% | -5.74% | -10.65% | -4.75% | 12.14% | 4.04% | 29.91% |
| 2022 | -8.03% | 6.81% | -9.24% | -10.54% | -9.68% | -12.86% | 13.11% | -1.91% | -8.79% | 14.28% | 12.37% | -8.85% | -25.64% |
| 2021 | -5.78% | 25.85% | -1.66% | 0.16% | -3.23% | -2.95% | -13.09% | 11.88% | -6.10% | 0.91% | -16.55% | 3.51% | -12.70% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index has an annualized alpha of 1.11%, beta of 1.27, and R2 of 0.45 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 15, 2000.
- This index captured 134.87% of S&P 500 Index gains and 132.46% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.45 means the benchmark explains less than half of this index's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.11%
- Beta
- 1.27
- R²
- 0.45
- Upside Capture
- 134.87%
- Downside Capture
- 132.46%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
^DJUSCA ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of indices on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index (^DJUSCA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ^DJUSCA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.78 | 2.24 | -3.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.96 | 3.07 | -4.03 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.88 | 1.41 | -0.52 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.50 | 2.93 | -3.43 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.87 | 13.52 | -14.39 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index. 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 Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index was 88.09%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1199 trading sessions.
The current Dow Jones U.S. Gambling Index drawdown is 55.46%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -88.09%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 9mo | 6y 1moOct 2007 - Dec 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -68.93%Mar 2020 | 6y 13d | — | 12y 3moMar 2014 - now |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -43.06%Sep 2001 | 3mo 18d | 5mo 11d | 8mo 29dJun 2001 - Mar 2002 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -27.11%Jul 2002 | 2mo 18d | 10mo 24d | 1y 1moMay 2002 - Jun 2003 |
2004 bear market2004 | -24.09%Aug 2004 | 4mo 9d | 4mo 3d | 8mo 12dApr 2004 - Dec 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ^DJUSCA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -88.09% | -56.78% | -31.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -43.00% | -9.10% | -33.90% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -43.00% | -18.90% | -24.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -54.94% | -25.43% | -29.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.70% | -33.92% | -34.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -55.46% | -0.74% | -54.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -27.94% | -10.72% | -17.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 25.02% | 1.97% | +23.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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