AMD vs. POET

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) and POET (POET Technologies Inc) are both stocks. Both operate in the Semiconductors industry within the Technology sector. Over the past 10 years, AMD returned 60.93%/yr vs 6.18%/yr for POET. At a 0.16 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

AMD vs. POET - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and POET Technologies Inc (POET). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AMD achieves a 138.87% return, which is significantly higher than POET's 97.95% return. Over the past 10 years, AMD has outperformed POET with an annualized return of 60.93%, while POET has yielded a comparatively lower 6.18% annualized return.

AMD

• 1D: 4.73%
• 1M: 14.83%
• YTD: 138.87%
• 6M: 142.70%
• 1Y: 331.70%
• 3Y*: 60.16%
• 5Y*: 44.46%
• 10Y*: 60.93%

POET

• 1D: 11.38%
• 1M: -12.80%
• YTD: 97.95%
• 6M: 92.77%
• 1Y: 203.39%
• 3Y*: 31.98%
• 5Y*: 8.44%
• 10Y*: 6.18%

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

AMD vs. POET - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.	138.87%	77.30%	-18.06%	127.59%	-54.99%	56.91%	99.98%	148.43%	79.57%	-9.35%
POET POET Technologies Inc	97.95%	6.39%	536.09%	-69.03%	-57.46%	9.79%	130.96%	38.41%	19.00%	-29.75%

Correlation

The correlation between AMD and POET is 0.42, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.42
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.31
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.26
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.16
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 4, 2016	0.16

Over the past year, AMD and POET have become more correlated (0.42) than their long-term average of 0.16, meaning their price movements have been converging.

Fundamentals

EPS AMD : $3.05 POET : -$1.11
PS Ratio AMD : 22.43 POET : 664.00
Total Revenue (TTM) AMD : $37.45B POET : $1.07M
Gross Profit (TTM) AMD : $18.83B POET : $182.16K
EBITDA (TTM) AMD : $7.17B POET : -$59.50M

Return for Risk

AMD vs. POET — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

AMD

AMD Risk / Return Rank: 98
AMD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
AMD Sortino Ratio Rank: 97
AMD Omega Ratio Rank: 96
AMD Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
AMD Martin Ratio Rank: 97

POET

POET Risk / Return Rank: 84
POET Sharpe Ratio Rank: 82
POET Sortino Ratio Rank: 84
POET Omega Ratio Rank: 85
POET Calmar Ratio Rank: 87
POET Martin Ratio Rank: 82

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

AMD vs. POET - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and POET Technologies Inc (POET). 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.

	AMD	POET	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	5.01	1.46	+3.56
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	4.54	2.50	+2.04
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.60	1.34	+0.27
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	12.04	3.64	+8.40
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	24.74	6.85	+17.89

AMD vs. POET - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AMD Sharpe Ratio is 5.01, which is higher than the POET Sharpe Ratio of 1.46. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AMD and POET, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

AMD vs. POET - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AMD drawdown since its inception was -96.59%, roughly equal to the maximum POET drawdown of -93.47%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AMD and POET.

Drawdown Indicators

	AMD	POET	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-96.59%	-93.47%	-3.12%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-27.76%	-56.29%	+28.53%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-63.00%	-85.53%	+22.53%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-65.45%	-93.47%	+28.02%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-65.45%	-93.47%	+28.02%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.70%	-39.09%	+33.39%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-56.65%	-61.09%	+4.44%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	13.48%	29.83%	-16.35%

Volatility

AMD vs. POET - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is 22.71%, while POET Technologies Inc (POET) has a volatility of 62.31%. This indicates that AMD experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than POET based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	AMD	POET	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	22.71%	62.31%	-39.60%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	50.12%	122.52%	-72.40%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	66.74%	140.70%	-73.96%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	55.71%	107.33%	-51.62%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	56.99%	99.24%	-42.25%

Dividends

AMD vs. POET - Dividend Comparison

Neither AMD nor POET has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AMD and POET in my portfolio?

AMD and POET have a correlation of 0.42, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, AMD or POET?

POET has higher volatility (62.31%) compared to AMD (22.71%). In terms of maximum drawdown, AMD dropped -96.59% vs POET's -93.47%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

AMD currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (5.01 vs 1.46), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.