ARKB vs. BTC-USD

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with ARKB having a 10.32% return and BTC-USD slightly higher at 10.82%.

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This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD). 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.

The current ARKB Sharpe Ratio is 1.06, which is comparable to the BTC-USD Sharpe Ratio of 1.34. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ARKB and BTC-USD, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

The maximum ARKB drawdown since its inception was -28.15%, smaller than the maximum BTC-USD drawdown of -93.18%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARKB and BTC-USD. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.

The current volatility for ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) is 9.21%, while Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has a volatility of 10.35%. This indicates that ARKB experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BTC-USD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.