^SIXU vs. AWK

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

^SIXU (Utilities Select Sector Index) is an index, while AWK (American Water Works Company, Inc.) is a stock.

Performance

^SIXU vs. AWK - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Utilities Select Sector Index (^SIXU) and American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

^SIXU

• 1D: -0.80%
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

AWK

• 1D: -1.93%
• 1M: -1.97%
• 6M: 5.36%
• YTD: 4.25%
• 1Y: -5.50%
• 3Y*: -0.08%
• 5Y*: -2.62%
• 10Y*: 7.12%
• ALL TIME*: 13.51%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
^SIXU Utilities Select Sector Index	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
AWK American Water Works Company, Inc.	$350.60M	$305.70M	$284.77M

^SIXU vs. AWK - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
^SIXU Utilities Select Sector Index	-0.80%
AWK American Water Works Company, Inc.	-1.93%

Return for Risk

^SIXU vs. AWK — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

^SIXU

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

AWK

AWK Risk / Return Rank: 38
AWK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 41
AWK Sortino Ratio Rank: 34
AWK Omega Ratio Rank: 34
AWK Calmar Ratio Rank: 41
AWK Martin Ratio Rank: 40

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

^SIXU vs. AWK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Utilities Select Sector Index (^SIXU) and American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	^SIXU	AWK	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	-0.08	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	0.05	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.01	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	-0.12	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	-0.20	—

Drawdowns

^SIXU vs. AWK - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ^SIXU drawdown since its inception was -0.80%, smaller than the maximum AWK drawdown of -37.10%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ^SIXU and AWK.

Drawdown Indicators

	^SIXU	AWK	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-0.80%	-37.10%	+36.30%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-15.45%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-18.99%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-37.10%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-37.10%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.80%	-21.67%	+20.87%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.80%	-9.61%	+8.81%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	8.86%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	^SIXU	AWK	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.37%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	16.93%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	22.74%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	23.04%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	23.83%	—